One of my favorite restaurants is Mez in RTP. It has many great dishes, and the Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken is outstanding. The dressing is light and flavorful. I would love to know the secrets of the dressing recipe. - D.T., Cary

Aaron Stumb, executive chef at Mez (5410 Page Road, Durham; 941-1630; www.mezdurham.com) shares the recipe for this versatile dressing that needn't be limited to a Caesar salad.

Specialty of the House gets recipes for local restaurant dishes. Send requests, including your city, to Specialty of the House, c/o The News & Observer or e-mail ggcox@bellsouth.net.