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

Fish & Shellfish

Poultry & Game

Meat & Roasts

Vegetables & Salads

Puddings & Desserts

Cakes, Bread & Biscuits

Preserves & Pickles

117 recipes

Sauces & Seasonings

219 recipes

Drinks & Cordials

42 recipes

Eggs, Cheese & Dairy

Sweets & Confectionery

Cereals, Pasta & Rice

12 recipes

Fruit & Nuts

51 recipes

The Cook's Craft

17 recipes

More from the Kitchen

60 recipes

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