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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Roasted Chestnuts

Split the skin on one side of some chestnuts, put in a pan with a perforated bottom, stand over a moderate fire, and when they are done wrap them in a cloth for a few minutes. Serve them with salt and butter.

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