Anchovy, Caesar Salad, and Parmesan Crisps

Name: Anchovy, Caesar Salad, and Parmesan Crisps
Yield: Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces); 1/2 small head of iceberg lettuce, cut into chiffonade (about 2 cups); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh shallots; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 fresh anchovies, halved

In these Caesar-salad bites, Parmesan crisps hold marinated anchovies with chopped lettuce.

Yield: Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2002

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)
1/2 small head of iceberg lettuce, cut into chiffonade (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh shallots
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 fresh anchovies, halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line each cup of an egg carton with aluminum foil; set aside. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat; warm in oven 5 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven; place 12 heaping tablespoons Parmesan 1 1/4 inches apart on Silpat. Bake 6 to 7 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Remove baking sheet from oven; let stand 2 minutes.
Using an offset spatula, remove Parmesan crisps, and quickly place each in a prepared egg-carton cup to mold into a cupped shape. Let set until crisp, about 3 minutes. If crisps harden before they can be placed in the cups for molding, return to baking sheet and place in oven 2 minutes to soften. Repeat with remaining Parmesan. To store overnight, place in airtight container at room temperature.
In a medium bowl, combine lettuce, chives, and shallots. In a separate bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Toss dressing with salad.
Fill each Parmesan crisp with a heaping tablespoon salad, and top with an anchovy half. Serve immediately.