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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Leeks for Garnish

Wash the leeks and trim them, cutting off the green close to the white. Place them in salted hot water and parboil. Drain, dry in a cloth, and cut them up rather small; put them in a saucepan with a piece of butter rolled in flour, a little salt and pepper, sufficient stock to moisten, and stew gently until done; then mix in a little cream, or the yolk of an egg beaten up with a little milk.

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