Try new approaches with salad favorites. Instead of tearing up romaine to toss a Caesar salad, for example, cut hearts of romaine in half and give each person an elongated romaine “boat.” Shave large curls of parmesan on top, and spoon the Caesar dressing over it. Replace croutons with slices of baguette garlic toast on the side. And since not everyone loves anchovies as much as we do, offer the more mild bottarga (dried cod roe), pancetta or prosciutto as an alternative. It’s a handsome presentation that tastes as good (or better!) than the original.

• See a photo of this “deconstructed” Caesar salad.
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