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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Broiled Shad with Sorrel

Scale and draw a shad which has a soft roe, cut off the fins, wipe it, and make incisions on both sides. Place the shad in a deep dish, baste it with oil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and let it macerate for one hour. Broil the fish over a clear fire, turning and basting it frequently with the oil in which it is soaked. Boil a quantity of sorrel as for garnish, make a border of it on a hot dish, place the shad in the center, pour over a little parsley sauce and serve, accompanied by a sauceboatful of the sauce.

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