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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Ravigote Butter

Place in a mortar one sprig of parsley, and tarragon, a very small quantity of chives and a like amount of chervil, one small peeled shallot, half a teaspoonful of anchovy essence, an ounce of good butter, and a half drop of spinach green, then pound them well together. After this, rub them through a fine sieve, and keep in a cool place.

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