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The Delmonico Cook Book: How to Buy Food, How to Cook It, and How to Serve It.

Chapter 138: Breakfast.

By Alexander Filippini

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An experienced New York chef provides practical, seasonally organized guidance for buying, preparing, and presenting food. Chapters explain markets and monthly fish varieties, vegetables and melons, and give detailed instructions for table arrangement, glassware placement, napkin presentation, and serving order and etiquette. Menus cover every day of the year and include celebrated and international examples; hundreds of recipes and supplements span soups, entrées, roasts, carving technique, and service notes. Advice on wine temperatures, course sequencing, and kitchen-to-table timing emphasizes heat and timing. The work blends cookbook recipes with household directions for hosting formal dinners in a nineteenth-century American context.

Thursday, June —.

Breakfast.

Scrambled Eggs, with Mushrooms, 408.
Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 370.
Stewed Mutton Kidneys, Madeira Wine, 662.
Fried Potatoes à la Française, 993.
Raspberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Lobster à la Diable, 364.
Pork Chops, sauce Robert, 746.
Spaghetti au Gratin, 961.
Custard Pie, 1100.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Chicken à l’Hollandaise, 64.
Olives. Celery, 290.
Pompano au Gratin, 319.
Broiled Sirloin, with Marrow, 493.
Spinach, maître d’hôtel, 942.
Duckling à l’Américaine, 823.
String Beans, with Cream, 946.
Roast Spring Lamb, 1361.
Lettuce Salad, 1057.
Méringues Glacées, 1301.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, June —.

Breakfast.

Crawfish Omelet, 453.
Boiled Codfish, Cream sauce, 352, 181.
Corned Beef Hash à l’Américaine, 531.
Boiled Corn, 962.
Brioche Condé, 1203.

Luncheon.

Shad, maître d’hôtel, 326.
Stewed Lamb, with Lima Beans, 705.
Potatoes à la Hanna, 1012.
Lobster Salad, 1061.
Rice à la Bonne Femme, 1172.

Dinner.

East River Oysters, 298.
Chiffonade, 14.
Radishes, 292. Mortadella, 287.
Broiled Sea-bass, sauce Tartare, 326, 207.
Piloff of Chicken à la Turque, 782.
Fresh Lima Beans, 952.
Veal Cutlets à la Philadelphia, 565.
Artichokes à la Vinaigrette, 902.
Reed-birds, with Bacon, 877, 754.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Peaches and Cream.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, June —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, Bonne Femme, 466.
Fried Whitebait, 301.
Escalops of Veal à la Provençale, 573.
Broiled Tomatoes, 1025.
Peach Marmalade, 1331.

Luncheon.

Salmon Croquettes, 364.
Lamb en Brochette à la Colbert, 674, 190.
String Beans, Sautés au Beurre, 947.
Savarin, 1197.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Consommé Printanier, 109.
Anchovies, 284. Radishes, 292.
Sheep’s-head à la Chambord, 343.
Sirloin, Piqué à la Bernardi, 523.
Croquettes of Macaroni, 279.
Chicken Sauté à la Parmentier, 773.
Stuffed Tomatoes, 1023.
English Snipe sur Canapé, 868, 832.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Sherry Wine Jelly, 1318.
Lady-fingers, 1231.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, June —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à l’Impératrice, 440.
Broiled Spanish-mackerel, 329.
Lamb Chops, Robinson, 682.
Hashed Potatoes, with Cream, 1003.
Fresh Cherries.

Luncheon.

Scallops Brestoise, 392.
Blanquette of Veal, with Nouilles, 552.
Green Peas, 978.
Chicken Salad, 1044.
Iced Timbale of Rice, 1175.

Dinner.

Blue Point Oysters, 298.
Cream of Cauliflower, 73.
Celery, 290. Olives.
Bass, sauce Hollandaise, 352, 160.
Boiled Turkey, Celery sauce, 796.
Flageolets, 945.
Roast Tenderloin of Beef à la Hussard, 519.
Champagne Punch, 1307.
Roast Chicken, 755.
Tomato, Mayonnaise Salad, 1071.
Strawberry Ice-cream, 1274.
Almond Cake, 1224.
Neuchâtel Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, June —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, with fine Herbs, 451.
Fish Balls, 347.
Broiled Pig’s Feet, sauce Piquante, 729.
Turnips, with Gravy, 967.
Brioches Fluttes, 1204.

Luncheon.

Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Beefsteak Pie à l’Anglaise, 487.
Anchovy Salad, 1037.
Fritters Soufflées, 1192.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Consommé Tapioca, 104.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Broiled Trout, sauce Béarnaise, 314, 166.
Potatoes à l’Hollandaise, 999.
Shoulder of Lamb à l’Africaine, 693.
Sweet Breads, Soubise, 606.
Spinach, with Gravy, 943.
Roast Beef, 527.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Rice Pudding à l’Orange, 1130.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, June —.

Breakfast.

Eggs en Filets, 423.
Broiled Shad’s Roe, 402.
Hamburg Steak, Madeira Sauce, 526, 185.
Stewed Tomatoes, 1027.
Maraschino Cream, 1257.

Luncheon.

Codfish with black Butter, 352, 159.
Fricandeau of Veal, with Sorrel, 577.
Stuffed Egg-plant, 909.
Cauliflower au Gratin, 926.
Charlotte Russe, 1261.

Dinner.

Parker Bay Oysters, 298.
Clear Green Turtle, 18.
Radishes, 292. Cucumbers, 289.
Broiled Fresh Mackerel, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Croustade of Kidneys, Périgueux, 680, 191.
Green Corn Sauté au Beurre, 964.
Broiled Tenderloin, with Watercress, 503.
Asparagus, Hollandaise sauce, 904.
Squabs on Toast, 816.
Macédoine Salad, 1063.
Banana Ice-cream, 1277.
Biscuits à la Livornaise, 1233.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, June —.

Breakfast.

Omelet with Sausages, 465.
Halibut Steaks, Butter sauce, 310, 157.
Calf’s Liver and Bacon, 584.
Lima Beans, 952.
Riz au Lait d’Amande, 1170.

Luncheon.

Canapé Lorenzo, 391.
Irish Mutton Stew, 660.
Risotto, 1017.
Baba au Madère, 1217.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Ox-tail with Barley, 38.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Bluefish au Gratin, 319.
Potatoes, Parisiennes, 986.
Tenderloin of Beef à la Nivernaise, 505.
Stuffed Peppers, 975.
Salmi of Snipe, maison d’or, 867.
Asparagus à la Tessinoise, 906.
Roast Loin of Mutton, 585.
Celery, Mayonnaise Salad, 1042.
Raspberry Water-ice, 1281.
Biscuits, Ambroisiennes, 1234.
Coffee, 1349.

Thursday, June —.

Breakfast.

Hominy and Cream, 1034.
Eggs à la Turque, 439.
Lamb Chops à la Diable, 672.
Potato Croquettes, 997.
Strawberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Breast of Turkey, à la Financière, 806, 246.
Salad à l’Italienne, 1036.
Pear Pie, 1084.

Dinner.

Doxie Rockaway Oysters, 298.
Purée Condé, 48.
Mortadella, 287. Radishes, 292.
Soles à la St. Nazaire, 323, 236.
Curry of Lamb à l’Indienne, 677.
Broiled Porterhouse Steak à la Bordelaise, 491.
Asparagus à la Vinaigrette, 905.
Roast Rhode Island Turkey, 800.
Lettuce and Tomato Salad, 1060.
Peach Pudding, 1150.
Imported Brie Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, June —.

Breakfast.

Omelet aux Sardines, 468.
Broiled Kingfish, 329.
Sheep’s Feet à la Poulette, 654.
Tomatoes à la Bock, 1026.
Small Brioches, 1202.

Luncheon.

Lobster à la Rushmore, 1358.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Veal, Stewed, Marengo, 624.
Asparagus Salad, 905.
Choux à la Crême, 1246.

Dinner.

Small Prince’s Bay Oysters, 298.
Chicken with Gumbo, 67.
Olives. Lyons Sausage, 286.
Bluefish with fine Herbs, 331.
Potatoes, Châteaux, 1009.
Tenderloin of Beef, aux Gourmets, 508.
Green Peas, 978.
Fricassé of Chicken à la Reine, 780.
Boiled Green Corn, 962.
Roast English Snipe, 868.
Chicory Salad au Chapon, 1046.
Omelet au Kirsch, 476.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, June —.

Breakfast.

Eggs au Miroir, 425.
Picked-up Codfish, 346.
Lamb Fries, sauce Italienne, 673, 188.
Stewed Green Corn, 964.
Rice à l’Airolo, 1171.

Luncheon.

Fried Frogs, sauce Tartare, 400, 207.
Stewed Beef à l’Egyptienne, 540.
Spaghetti au Gratin, 961.
Russian Salad, 1065.
French Pudding, 1139.

Dinner.

Small Blue Point Oysters, 298.
Consommé Royal, 107.
Caviare, 281. Cucumbers, 289.
Broiled Kingfish, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Potatoes, Duchesse, 1006.
Mutton Chops à la Provençale, 642.
Succotash, 1022.
Squabs en Compote, 822.
Green Peas, 978.
Roast Loin of Veal, 585.
Doucette and Egg Salad, 1054.
Apples, Meringués, 1248.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, June —.

Breakfast.

Omelet à la Vanderbilt, 471.
Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Mutton Chops with Watercress, 643.
Sweet Potatoes, 982.
Stewed Pears, 1333.

Luncheon.

Broiled Lobster, sauce Ravigote, 363.
Calf’s Head à la Cavour, 638.
Japanese Salad, 1075.
Water-melon à la José Paez, 1316.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Cream of Lettuce, 87.
Olives. Radishes, 292.
Spanish-mackerel, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Potatoes en Surprise, 1005.
Tenderloin of Beef à la Florentine, 506.
Broiled Tomatoes, 1025.
Coquilles of Sweetbreads, with Mushrooms, 621, 609.
Punch à la Française, 1311.
Roast Snipe on Toast, 868.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Plum Pudding, Glacé à la Gladstone, 1289.
Biscuits Richelieu, 1232.
Camembert Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, July —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Paysanne, 433.
Broiled Bacon, 754.
Lamb, Hashed à la Polonaise, 700.
Stewed Tomatoes, 1027.
Crême Renversée, 1252.

Luncheon.

Frogs’ Legs à la Geo. Merrill, 1372.
Mutton Chops à la Robinson, 682.
Fried Sweet Potatoes, 993.
Beef Salad, 1039.
Blanc-mange à la J. Delmonico, 1270.

Dinner.

Small Rockaway Oysters, 298.
Consommé à l’Andalouse, 117.
Anchovies, 284. Cucumbers, 289.
Bluefish à l’Icarienne, 336.
Curry of Lamb à l’Indienne, 677.
Spinach, maître d’hôtel, 942.
Chicken Croquettes à la Reine, 758.
Green Peas, 978.
Roast Woodcock, 871.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Sago Pudding, 1140.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, July —.

Breakfast.

Scrambled Eggs, with Cheese, 405.
Broiled Fresh Mackerel, 329.
Stewed Veal à la Chasseur, 632.
Stewed Bermuda Potatoes, 995.
Rice and Cream à la Croce, 1296.

Luncheon.

Clam Patties, 387.
Irish Mutton Stew, 660.
Baked Tomatoes, 1028.
Lobster Salad à la Boardman, 1368.
Musk-melons.

Dinner.

Linn Haven Oysters, 298.
Julienne, 27.
Lyons Sausage, 286. Radishes, 292.
Blackfish, Oyster sauce, 352.
Sweetbreads à la Godard, 614.
String Beans au Blanc, 947.
Chicken, Sauté à l’Hongroise, 772.
Asparagus, sauce Hollandaise, 904.
Reed-birds with Bacon, 877, 754.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Apple Fritters, 1191.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, July —.

Breakfast.

Oatmeal and Cream.
Ham Omelet, 462.
Porterhouse Steak, 524.
French Fried Potatoes, 993.
Brioche, 1201.

Luncheon.

Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Veal Cutlets à la Philadelphia, 565.
Sweet Potatoes Soufflées, 1010.
Stuffed Peppers, 975.
Raspberry Tarts, 1118.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Busecca à la Milanaise, 7.
Thon, 282. Celery, 290.
Halibut, Cream sauce, 309, 181.
Tenderloin à la Hussard, 519.
Green Corn, 962.
Broiled Plovers, with Bacon, 866, 754.
Tomatoes à la Bock, 1026.
Roast Veal, 585.
Cauliflower Salad, 1040.
Charlotte Russe, 1261.
Coffee, 1349.

FOURTH OF JULY.
Thursday, July —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Bennett, 447.
Fish Balls à la Mrs. Harrison, 347.
Chicken Livers en Brochette, 769.
Tomatoes à la Marseillaise, 1029.
Raspberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Toast, with fine Herbs, 315.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Hashed Chicken with Cream, 804.
Salad Suédoise, 1069.
Pie à la Martha Washington, 1105.

Dinner.

Small Keyport Oysters, 298.
Cream of Asparagus, 70.
Olives. Radishes, 292.
Sole au Gratin, 319.
Mignons Filets à la Bayard, 509, 231.
Green Peas, 978.
Spring Chicken à la Maryland, 785.
Asparagus à la Tessinoise, 906.
Oranges Glacées à la George Renauldt, 1297.
Doe-birds sur Canapé, 838.
Lettuce and Tomato Salad, 1060.
Tutti-frutti à la Gen. Harrison, 1371.
Small Méringues à la Ch. C. Delmonico, 1249.
Mazagran à la Gen. Dufour, 1392.

Friday, July —.

Breakfast.

Fresh Shrimp Omelet, 453.
Broiled Bluefish, 329.
Calf’s Brains, with black Butter, 557.
Mashed Potatoes, 998.
Rice à la Française, 1180.

Luncheon.

Matelote of Eels, 332.
Stewed Lamb à la Française, 704.
Macaroni, Napolitaine, 957.
Salad Macédoine, 1063.
Peaches and Cream.

Dinner.

Purée Mongole, 50.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Frogs à la Poulette, 399.
Tenderloin, Piqué à la Portugaise, 517.
Stuffed Egg-plant, 909.
Squabs en Crapaudine, 819.
Succotash, 1022.
Roast Saddle of Spring Lamb, 664.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Lemon Water-ice, 1279.
Galette, 1221.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, July —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à l’Aurore, 444.
Lamb Steaks, sauce Piquante, 717.
Onions, with Cream, 968.
Fresh Plums.

Luncheon.

Kingfish, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Curry of Chicken à la Créole, 794.
Anchovy Salad, 1037.
Pineapple Tarts, 1115.

Dinner.

Croute-au-Pot, 11.
Cucumbers, 289. Radishes, 292.
Porgies au Gratin, 319.
Broiled Sirloin aux Cèpes, 496.
Flageolets, 1365.
Ducklings à l’Américaine, 823.
Stuffed Peppers, 975.
Roast Loin of Veal, 585.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Apple Pudding à l’Helvétienne, 1152.
Roquefort Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, July —.

Breakfast.

Omelet with Asparagus-tops, 458.
Broiled Kingfish, 329.
Hashed Chicken à la Crême, 804.
Sweet Potatoes, Hollandaise, 999.
Milan Cake, 1228.

Luncheon.

Frogs’ Legs à la Geo. Merrill, 1372.
Broiled Turkey Legs, Mustard sauce, 766, 202.
Broiled Potatoes, 983.
Lobster Salad à la Plummer, 1062.
Water-melon à la Romero, 1315.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Chicken à la Créole, 65.
Radishes, 292. Olives.
Salmon à la Génoise, 306.
Broiled Lamb Chops, with Green Peas, 647, 977.
Tenderloin of Beef, Béarnaise, 503, 166.
Asparagus, Hollandaise, 904.
Punch au Kirsch, 1305.
Roast Woodcock, 871.
Lettuce, Mayonnaise Salad, 1057, 1042.
Plombière à la Hamilton, 1370.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, July —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Suisse, 441.
Mutton Chops, Anchovy Butter, 647, 146.
Potatoes, Lyonnaise, 991.
Breaded Pig’s Feet, sauce Tartare, 727, 207.
Crême en Mousse au Café, 1253.

Luncheon.

Soft-shelled Clams à la Newburg, 389.
Leg of Mutton, Bretonne, 650.
Spinach with Eggs, 940.
Rhine Wine Jelly, 1324.

Dinner.

Consommé au Vermicelli, 103.
Cucumbers, 289. Mortadella, 287.
Lobster à la Newburg, 359.
Larded Sweetbreads, with Sorrel, 604.
Beef-tongue à la Milanaise, 538.
Green Peas, 978.
Roast Ptarmigan, 862.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Baked Apple Dumplings, 1122.
Coffee, 1349.