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 Skate with Black Butter

Boil the skate till tender with small quantities of onion, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, pepper, salt and vinegar in the water. Put some fried parsley in the center of a hot dish, and place some black butter around it. Divide the skate into kiteshaped pieces, put them on the butter and serve.

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