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Classic Caesar Salad

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX. Ingredients – Salad 1 Head fresh Romaine lettuce – outer leaves discarded, inner leaves washed and dried 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (half for salad/half for dressing) Baguette Croutons – cut into 1/2 inch cubes, dress with EVOO/salt/pepper and roast at 400 degrees Ingredients

Chef Luby’s Salad

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX. Ingredients – Salad 1 Small Container – Fresh Spinach 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes 🍅 – cut in half lengthwise 1/4 Red Onion – sliced very thin Baguette Croutons – cut into 1/2 inch cubes, dress with EVOO/salt/pepper and roast at 400 degrees 2 Eggs – hard boiled

Grilled Shrimp + Basil Pesto

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients: 2 large bunches – fresh basil (plus 6 leaves for garnish) 2 tbsps. Pine nuts (or almonds) – toasted 1 Garlic clove – peeled 1/2 cup EVOO 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano – grated 10-12 oz. Fettuccine, Bucatini, or Spaghetti – your choice Kosher Salt & freshly ground