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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Lobster Butter

Take the head and spawn of some hen lobsters, put them in a mortar and pound; add an equal quantity of fresh butter, and pound both together, being sure that they are thoroughly mixed. Pass this through a fine hair sieve, and the butter is then ready for use. It is very nice for garnishing or for making sandwiches.

Maitre d'Hotel Butter Put a quarter of a pound of butter, two tablespoonfuls of chopped parsley, a little salt and pepper, together with the juice of two lemons in a basin, and mix them well together, keeping in a cool place.

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