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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Veal Patties

Mince about four pounds of leg of veal and one-fourth pound of salt pork. Roll half a dozen soda crackers and sift them. Mix with the minced meat one tablespoonful each of salt and pepper, one grated nutmeg and two well-beaten eggs. Mould the mixture into small oval shapes, place them in a baking-dish, sprinkle the cracker-crumbs over the top, place a few small pieces of butter here and there and pour in one-half teacupful of water. Bake the patties in a quick oven, basting them often. When cooked arrange them on a hot dish, garnish with fried parsley, and serve with a sauceboatful of clear gravy.

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