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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Muskateer Sauce

Place one shallot, some tarragon, cress and chervil leaves in a mortar, and pound them. Mix with the pounded leaves one dessertspoonful of meat glaze, one teaspoonful of mustard, a small quantity of grated nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Pass the sauce mixture through a broth napkin, mix with it one-half teacupful of olive oil, and a few drops of tarragon vinegar, and serve.

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