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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Pickled Pike

Scale and empty a pike, wash it thoroughly, bind its head up, put it in a fish kettle and cover with a fish stock, made with red wine; add two or three bay leaves and boil slowly till tender. Leave the pike in the sauce till the following day. When ready to serve drain the fish, put it on a folded napkin or ornamental dish-paper, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with oil and vinegar.

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