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 Sauce for Puddings

Boil one pint of water and one breakfast cupful of sugar for five minutes, then stir in three large teaspoonfuls of corn starch previously mixed with a little cold water, stir over the fire for ten minutes, then add the grated rind and juice of one lemon and one tablespoonful of butter. When the butter is melted the sauce is ready to be served

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