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.

Browse the Kitchen

Every one of the 2871 recipes, sorted by who — or what — they were.

Soups & Broths

109 recipes

Fish & Shellfish

356 recipes

Poultry & Game

270 recipes

Meat & Roasts

577 recipes

Vegetables & Salads

380 recipes

Puddings & Desserts

250 recipes

Cakes, Bread & Biscuits

211 recipes

Preserves & Pickles

56 recipes

Sauces & Seasonings

79 recipes

Drinks & Cordials

43 recipes

Eggs, Cheese & Dairy

206 recipes

Sweets & Confectionery

111 recipes

Sandwiches & Savouries

1 recipe

Cereals, Pasta & Rice

19 recipes

Fruit & Nuts

85 recipes

The Cook's Craft

26 recipes

More from the Kitchen

92 recipes

Rights & ReuseThe complete text of The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf (1896) is in the public domain in the United States — like all works published before 1928 — and is free to read, download, quote, teach from, and reuse. This digital edition (its transcription, restored images, and site design) is © 2026 PhotoOpAI, and any editorial commentary we add is clearly marked as ours; the underlying public-domain text carries no such restriction.