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 Mackerel

Prepare and clean some mackerel, put them in salted water, and boil until they are done. When they are cooked, drain the mackerel and put them on a hot dish. Blanch some fennel in salted water, and when it is soft drain and chop it finely; put one tablespoonful in half a pint of butter sauce, and serve in a sauceboat with the fish.

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