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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Gourmet Garnish

This is composed of artichoke bottoms, mushrooms, truffles, beef palates and Madeira wine and sauce, prepared as follows: Cut a cooked artichoke bottom, either fresh or canned into six pieces of equal size, put them into a saucepan with four mushrooms, two truffles and a small quantity of cooked beef palate, all cut into dice; add half a wineglassful of Madeira wine and cook for five minutes. Pour in one breakfast cupful of Madeira sauce, cook for five minutes longer, and it is then ready for use.

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