alex told me my original clue here didn't help at all so she helped me fix it:

dont get stUmped,
you'Re almost done
Be pumpEd!

the finAl run
is coMing up sOon
be Ready, little raccoon

Prepare an Opening Meal
one yoU May have when in rome:

Something one cAn feed a ruLer,
once that is done, consider it a home run.

how to make a caesar salad:
1. go to the origin
2. identify the four main ingredients
3. cut off their heads
4. combine them in the order they appear