Avocado Caesar with Grilled Steak

My dad recently got back from Texas. The company that he works for sent everybody the cookbook from the restaurant! The cookbook is called: Reata: Lengenday Texas Cuisine
The recipe is called Avocado Caesar with Grilled Steak. It was delicious!!!!! Here is the recipe:

5 to 6 ounces flank steak, grilled, trimmed, and sliced
1/2 tablespoon Reata Grill Spice (see below #1)
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup Avocado Caesar Dressing (see below #2)
1/2 cup Sourdough Croutons (see below #3)

1 to 2 tablespoons asiago cheese, grated (as you can see, I used feta cheese)

2 tablespoons Sweet Molasses Glaze (see below#4)

Heat the grill to high. Season both sides of the flank steak with the Reata Grill Spice. Grill on both sides to a medium-rare (or however you prefer your meat cooked). Remove the steak from the heat, and let cool slightly before serving. Slice to 1/4 -inch thickness.

Toss the romaine and the Avocado Caesar Dressing in a bowl and mix well. Place dressed lettuce on a plate and mix well. Place dressed lettuce on a plate and top with the Sourdough Croutons and asiago cheese. Top each salad with warm, sliced steak. Drizzle Sweet Molasses Glazw over each serving.

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#1 Reata Grill Spice (makes about 1 1/2 cups)

1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons kosher salt

4 tablespoons ground thyme

3 tablespoons garlic

2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup ground cumin

1/2 cup ground paprika

Mix all the ingredients together, and store in an airtight container.

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#2 Avocado Caesar Dressing (makes 4 cups)

To make the Avocado Caesar Dressing, simply add 1 peeled and chopped avocado and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro to 2 cups of the Caesar Dressing (recipe below) in a food processor or blender and combine on high.

1 (2-ounce) can of anchovies, drained and minced

3 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled and minced

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons dried ground mustard

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons lime juice

4 cups extra virgin olive oil

Cold water, as needed

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Place all the ingredients, except water and oil, in a blender or food processor and mix until combined well. Carefully open the blender or food processor, and, with the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil in a steady stream, so the dressing emulsifies and thickens. If the dressing becomes too thick, thin it with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container and shake vigorously just before serving.

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#3 Sourdough Croutons, (or regular croutons, whichever you prefer)

Leftover Sourdough Bread or Biscuits (a day or two old is fine, if still soft enough to easily cut)

Per piece of bread, 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

(or extra-virgin olive oil, if that is your healthier preference)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bread into 2-inch chunks and place in a large bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until the bread is softened but not wet, being careful not to crush the bread chunks. Spread the coated bread pieces in a baking pan, leaving a little room between the pieces so they don't stick together while baking. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your croutons.

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#4 Sweet Molasses Glaze (makes 1 cup)

This glaze is easiest to drizzle when it's warm, though you certainly can reserve some for other uses as it tastes good on just about everything! It's excellent with almost any type of meat; just be sure and heat it up a little so it gets a bit runny before you drizzle, dollop, or smother!

1/4 cup Karo dark corn syrup

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Combine all the ingredients in a large stockpot and cook over medium-high heat. Reduce the liquid until it becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer.

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So there you have it! All 5 recipes that combine to produce one fabulous outcome of Avocado Caesar with Grilled Steak! This may look like a lot, but it is definetely worth it in the end! This is a very good meal to make and eat with your family!!!!! Enjoy! I know you will!

*So...get in your kitchen, put on your apron, and let's get Cookin' with Cassie!!!*