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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Lemon Dumplings

Mince one-half pound of beef-suet very fine, then mix with it one-half pound of grated breadcrumbs, one-fourth pound of sugar, and the grated peel of one lemon; stir all together well with two beaten eggs. From the preparation into dumplings, and boil them, tied in cloths, for three-quarters of an hour.

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