The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Baked Frogs' Legs

Prepare and clean one dozen frogs legs, put a thick layer of minced mushrooms and sifted brown breadcrumbs in a baking dish, lay the pieces of legs on them, season with salt and pepper strew a few sweet herbs over, also more sifted crumbs, put two or three small bits of lemon peel on the top, squeeze over the juice of a lemon, and pour in about one breakfast cupful of brown gravy. Cover the whole with a sheet of buttered paper and bake for half an hour in a moderate oven. When cooked, brown them under a salamander, and serve in the same dish.

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