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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Leek Salad

Cut the white part of some young leeks into small equal-sized pieces. Scald a large tomato, remove the skin, leave until cold, and cut into thin slices. Wash a head of lettuce, break off the leaves, and arrange them in a fancy dish; then put in sliced tomato, and next the leeks. Mix together some oil and vinegar, using most of the former, dust in some pepper and salt, and pour it over the salad. Sprinkle over a few tarragon leaves, garnish with small tomatoes, and serve.

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