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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Brown-Butter Sauce

Place the desired amount of butter in a saucepan and warm it until it takes a rich brown color, but do not let it burn. Pour this sauce over the fish or joint it is served with and add a little vinegar or lemon juice to the pan, pouring this over also, and serve.

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