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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Mushroom Puree

Remove the stalks and skins from some mushrooms, chop, put in a pan with some milk and simmer for ten minutes. Add the crumb of a French roll and stir till the moisture has evaporated. Add butter, salt and pepper, and rub through a sieve.

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