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 Wild Ducks

Pick, singe, draw and wipe well a pair of wild ducks, split them down the back without detaching, place them skin downwards on a dish, season with salt and pepper and pour over two tablespoonfuls of oil. Boil the birds well in this marinade, place them on a broiler over a brisk fire, and broil for seven minutes on each side. Place them on a hot dish, cover with maitre d'hotel butter, garnish with watercress, and serve.

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