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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Oyster Canapes

Finely chop a dozen oysters, put them in a saucepan with a teaspoonful of cracker dust or finely grated breadcrumb, a lump of butter about the size of a walnut, and one-half teacupful of thick cream, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the mixture over the fire and let it simmer for a few minutes. Cut some slices of bread about one-fourth inch in thickness, butter them, and put them on a hot dish. Pour the mixture over the bread and butter and serve it while hot.

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