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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Boiled Chicken with Poulette Sauce

Boil a chicken in broth seasoned with an onion stuck with three cloves, a bunch of sweet herbs and a little salt and pepper. Turn half a pound of mushrooms and prepare one pound of poulette sauce. When the fowl is done, dish it, garnish with the mushrooms, pour the sauce over, and serve.

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