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 Pears

Peel, cut in halves, and core twelve large pears, put them into a pan with two dozen cloves, one pound of sugar, and nearly enough water to cover them. Bake them in a moderate oven till tender, keeping the pan covered; then place them over a slow fire and let them stew gently. Grate a little lemon peel over them and add more sugar if required.

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