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

Chapter 165: 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.

Monday, July —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Bourguignonne, 411.
Broiled Salt Mackerel, 329.
Minced Veal à la Catalan, 575.
Lima Beans Sautées, with Cream, 952.
Cream Renversée, 1252.

Luncheon.

Mussels, sauce Poulette, 379.
Stewed Lamb, with Flageolets, 707.
Herring Salad, 1074.
Raspberries and Cream.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Purée Parmentier, 44.
Thon, 282. Radishes, 292.
Bluefish au Gratin, 319.
Sweetbreads à la Financière, 603.
Spinach aux Croûtons, 940.
Chicken à la Maryland, 785.
Roasted Tomatoes, 1028.
Roast Beef, 527.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Custard Pudding, 1154.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, July —.

Breakfast.

Green Peas Omelet, 459.
Broiled Sardines on Toast, 403.
Hamburg Steak, Colbert, 526, 190.
Hashed Potatoes au Gratin, 1004.
Fresh Pears.

Luncheon.

Porgies, White Wine sauce, 342.
Chicken Pot-pie, 757.
Cauliflower Salad, 1040.
Rhubarb Tarts, 1112.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Chiffonade, 14.
Celery, 290. Mortadella, 287.
Kennebec Salmon à la Créole, 339.
Braised Leg of Mutton à la Portugaise, 648.
Potato Croquettes, 997.
Croquettes of Sweetbreads, with Asparagus-tops, 620.
Fresh Broiled Mushrooms on Toast, 916.
Roast Ducklings, 824.
Tomato, Mayonnaise Salad, 1071.
Pineapple Water-ice, 1283.
Fancy Almond Cakes, 1239.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, July —.

Breakfast.

Scrambled Eggs, with Fresh Mushrooms, 406.
Broiled Mackerel, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Stewed Mutton Kidneys, with Madeira Wine, 662.
Stewed Turnips, 967.
Brioche, 1201.

Luncheon.

Lobster en Chevreuse, 362.
Haricot of Lamb à la Providence, 701.
Asparagus Salad, 905.
Pear Pie, 1084.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Shin of Beef, liée, 29.
Radishes, 292. Olives.
Soles, with White Wine, 342.
Coquilles of Chicken à l’Anglaise, 271.
Sirloin Piqué, with Stuffed Tomatoes, 598, 1023.
Snipe sur Canapé, 868.
Celery Salad, 1041.
Chocolate Pudding, 1146.
Swiss Cheese.
Mazagran à la Général Bugeau, 1391.

Thursday, August —.

Breakfast.

Tomato Omelet, 456.
Tripe à la Lyonnaise, 548.
Brochette of Lamb à la Dumas, 674.
Sorrel au Gras, 974.
Peaches and Cream.

Luncheon.

Bluefish with White Wine, 342.
Ragout of Beef, Dufour, 541.
String Beans, 948.
Baba, 1216.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Purée Condé, 48.
Radishes, 292. Sausage, 286.
Kennebec Salmon, à l’Hollandaise, 303, 160.
Saddle of Mutton, Londonderry sauce, 668.
Succotash, 1022.
Chicken Sauté à la Marengo, 771.
Stuffed Tomatoes, 1023.
Woodcock on Toast, 871.
Celery Salad, 1041.
Vanilla Ice-cream, 1271.
Coffee Eclairs, 1244.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, Bonne Femme, 466.
Fried Soft-shelled Crabs, 368.
Hashed Beef à la Portugaise, 501.
Potatoes with Cream, 1003.
Rice à la Française, 1180.

Luncheon.

Matelote of Eels, 332.
Croquettes of Lamb à la Patti, 679.
Anchovy Salad, 1037.
Currant Tarts, 1114.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Clam Chowder, 13.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Crawfish à la Bordelaise, 360.
Calf’s-head à la Cavour, 638.
Artichoke-bottoms, Florentine, 903.
Tenderloin of Beef à la Provençale, 518.
Asparagus à la Vinaigrette, 905.
Roast Turkey, Cranberry sauce, 800, 1329.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Nelson Pudding, 1155.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs au Beurre noir, 414.
Sole à la Horly, 321.
Broiled Lamb Fries à la Diable, 672.
Oyster-plant à la Poulette, 1019.
Whipped Cream à la Vanille, 1254.

Luncheon.

Frogs’ Legs à la Geo. Merrill, 1372.
Escalops of Veal à la Duxelle, 569.
Fried Sweet Potatoes, 993.
Cranberry Pie, 1104.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Rice with Sorrel, 42.
Caviare, 281. Radishes, 292.
Kingfish with fine Herbs, 331.
Croquettes of Sweetbreads aux petits Pois, 620.
Chicken Fricassé à la Reine, 780.
Brussels Sprouts, 922.
Roast Beef, 527.
Tomato and Lettuce Salad, 1060.
Méringues Glacées, 1301.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet Raspail, 467.
Broiled Sea-bass, 310.
Lamb Chops à la Robinson, 682.
Potatoes Soufflées, 1010.
Musk-melon.

Luncheon.

Broiled, Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Hamburg Steak, Russian sauce, 526.
Potatoes Hollandaise, 999.
Lobster Salad, 1061.
Crême en Mousse au Curaçoa, 1259.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Consommé Princesse, 113.
Radishes, 292. Olives.
Fresh Mackerel en Papillotes, 330.
Roast Ham, Champagne sauce, 723.
Stewed Green Corn, 963.
Squabs en Compote, 822.
Beans Panachées, 950.
Romaine Punch, 1304.
English Snipe, 868.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Pudding à la U. S. Grant, 1159.
Camembert Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs au Miroir, 425.
Fish Balls, 347.
Broiled Pork Tenderloin, Apple sauce, 741, 168.
Corn Sauté with Butter, 964.
Milan Cake, 1228.

Luncheon.

Mussels à la Marinière, 378.
Tendron of Veal à la Morlaisienne, 635.
Fried Oyster-plant, 1021.
Blackberry Tarts, 1119.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Giblets à l’Anglaise, 22.
Lyons Sausage, 286. Celery, 290.
Pompano au Gratin, 319.
Curry of Lamb à l’Indienne, 677.
Chicken Vol-au-Vent à la Reine, 812.
Asparagus à la Tessinoise, 906.
Plovers sur Canapé, 865.
Lettuce Salad, 1057.
Omelet Soufflée, 474.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet with Cheese, 469.
Broiled Kingfish, Anchovy Butter, 329, 146.
Sheep’s Feet, maître d’hôtel, 654, 177.
Mashed Potatoes au Gratin, 998.
Fresh Pears.

Luncheon.

Scallops à la Poulette, 379.
Minced Tenderloin à la Portugaise, 501.
Fried Egg-plant, 907.
Rice à l’Airolo, 1171.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Cream of Green Peas, 76.
Caviare, 281. Radishes, 292.
Sheep’s-head à la Créole, 339.
Sweetbreads au Salpicon, 605.
Green Corn, 962.
Pork Chops, sauce Piquante, 745.
Stuffed Peppers, 975.
Roast Loin of Lamb, 585.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Lemon Pudding, 1157.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Valencienne, 421.
Fried Porgies, 320.
Lamb Steak, with Green Peas, 716.
Tomatoes à la Marseillaise, 1029.
Blackberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Fried Whitebait, 301.
Stewed Veal à la Marengo, 624.
Fried Sweet Potatoes, 993.
Peach Marmalade, 1331.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Consommé Tapioca, 104.
Olives. Tomatoes, 288.
Spanish-mackerel à la Toulouse, 354.
Tenderloin of Beef à la Chéron, 504.
Asparagus à la Vinaigrette, 905.
Salmi of Snipe à la Moderne, 870.
Succotash, 1022.
Roast Veal, 585.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Croustade of Rice, 1176.
Coffee, 1349.

Thursday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet with fine Herbs, 451.
Broiled Pompano, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Sausages, with White Wine sauce, 735.
Potatoes, Lyonnaise, 991.
Fresh Grapes.

Luncheon.

Weakfish à la Vénitienne, 338.
Tripe à la Bordelaise, 544.
Cauliflower Salad, 1040.
Iced Timbale of Rice, 1175.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Chicken à l’Okra, 67.
Radishes, 292. Mortadella, 287.
Lobster Croquettes à la Victoria, 365, 208.
Escalops of Sweetbreads, Richelieu, 574.
Sorrel au Gras, 974.
Chicken, Sauté à l’Hongroise, 772.
Fresh Lima Beans, 952.
Roast Snipe on Toast, 868.
Celery Salad, 1041.
Rum Cake, 1229.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet Mexicaine, 473.
Fried Whitebait, 301.
Beefsteak and Watercress, 524.
Fried Sweet Potatoes, 993.
Fritters Soufflées, 1192.

Luncheon.

Broiled Sea-bass, 329.
Veal Cutlets Pagasqui, 560.
Stuffed Cabbage, 919.
Anchovy Salad, 1037.
Boiled Apple Dumplings, 1127.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Cream of Celery à l’Espagnole, 86.
Olives. Tomatoes, 288.
Fried Blackfish, 320.
Turkey Legs à la Diable, 766.
Corn, Stewed with Butter, 964.
Lamb Chops, maison d’or, 683.
Spaghetti Napolitaine, 959.
Squabs, with Watercress, 816.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Peach Pie, 1092.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, August —.

Breakfast.

Ham Omelet, 462.
Lamb en Brochette à la Dumas, 674.
Macaroni, with Cream, 954.
Crême en Mousse au Maraschino, 1257.

Luncheon.

Fried Soft-shelled Crabs, 368.
Minced Beef à la Catalan, 502.
Stuffed Cucumbers, 937.
Sweet Potatoes, Soufflées, 1010.
Savarin à l’Anglaise, 1199.

Dinner.

Prince’s Bay Oysters, 298.
Purée Faubonne, 46.
Olives. Radishes, 292.
Codfish, nut-brown Butter, 352, 156.
Sweetbreads, with Mushrooms, 609.
Oyster-plant à la Poulette, 1019.
Saddle of Mutton, Sevigné, 669.
Roast Turkey, 800.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Apple Charlotte, 1167.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Vanderbilt, 420.
Broiled Deviled Soft-shelled Crabs, 369.
Hashed Turkey on Bordure, 805.
Fried Oyster-plant, 1021.
Fresh Green-gages.

Luncheon.

Broiled Trout, maître d’hôtel, 314.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Broiled Chicken Legs à la Diable, 766.
Mushrooms on Toast, 916.
Water-melon à la Romero, 1315.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Consommé aux Quenelles, 129.
Radishes, 292. Celery, 290.
Fried Frogs, 400.
Tenderloin of Beef, Larded à la Montglas, 516, 213.
Green Peas, Sautés au Beurre, 980.
Suprême of Chicken à la Toulouse, 786.
Brussels Sprouts, 922.
Kirsch Punch, 1305.
Roast Woodcock, 871.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Strawberry Ice-cream, 1274.
Small Méringues à la Ch. C. Delmonico, 1249.
Strachino Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, August —.

Breakfast.

Smoked Beef Omelet, 461.
Minced Veal à la Biscaënne, 576.
Stewed Lima Beans, 952.
Small Brioches, 1202.

Luncheon.

Stuffed Deviled Clams, 376.
Stewed Calf’s Liver, sauce Piquante, 580, 203.
Stuffed Peppers, 975.
Herring Salad, 1074.
Choux à la Crême, 1246.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Brunoise, with Sorrel, 4.
Olives. Lyons Sausage, 286.
Broiled Deviled Lobsters, 364.
Haricot of Lamb à la Providence, 701.
Broiled Tenderloin Steak, Béarnaise, 492.
Green Peas, 978.
Plover, with Watercress, 865.
Lettuce Salad, 1058.
Orange Pudding, 1158.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Bennett, 447.
Filet de Sole à la Joinville, 322.
Croquettes of Lamb, Russian sauce, 679, 211.
Potatoes en Julienne, 1013.
Raspberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Broiled Fresh Mackerel aux fines Herbs, 331.
Blanquette of Veal, with Nouilles, 552.
Stuffed Lettuce, 953.
Pear Pie, 1084.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Ox-tail, with Barley, 38.
Olives. Celery, 290.
Porgies, Lobster sauce, 353, 158.
Ballotin of Lamb à la Macédoine, 675, 1032.
Stuffed Tomatoes, 1023.
Beef-tongue à la Gendarme, 532.
Sorrel aux Croûtons, 974.
Roast Pigeons, 816.
Romaine Salad, 1064.
Omelet Soufflée, 474.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, August —.

Breakfast.

Tomato Omelet à la Provençale, 457.
Broiled Porterhouse Steaks, 524.
Potatoes Château, 1009.
Sherry Wine Jelly, 1318.

Luncheon.

Fried Scallops, Tomato sauce, 392, 205.
Shoulder of Lamb, Rouennaise, 698.
Spinach, with Eggs, 940.
Raspberry Tarts, 1118.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Consommé Garibaldi, 112.
Radishes, 292. Mortadella, 287.
Sheep’s-head, Oyster sauce, 352.
Sweetbreads à la Montglas, 615.
String Beans, 946.
Boiled Turkey, Celery sauce, 796.
Roast Mushrooms on Toast, 916.
Roast English Snipe, 868.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Blackberry Shortcake, 1215.
Coffee, 1349.

Thursday, August —.

Breakfast.

Scrambled Eggs, with Asparagus-tops, 406.
Broiled Kingfish, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Calf’s Feet à la Poulette, 598.
Tomatoes à la Bock, 1026.
Rice à la Condé, 1181.

Luncheon.

Lobster à la Rushmore, 1358.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Salmi of Spring Duck à la Bourgeoise, 829.
String Beans, 948.
French Pudding, 1139.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Cream, Palestine, 74.
Olives. Celery, 290.
Soles à la Joinville, 322.
Breast of Lamb à la Jardinière, 702.
Okras, Sautés à la Créole, 1031.
Chicken, Fricassé à la Reine, 780.
Fried Oyster-plant, 1021.
Roast Woodcock, 871.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Pistache Ice-cream, 1275.
Lady-fingers, 1231.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, August —.

Breakfast.

Omelet Mexicaine, 473.
Broiled Haddock à l’Hollandaise, 310, 160.
Tripe à la Lyonnaise, 548.
Potatoes, Duchesse, 1006.
Musk-melon.

Luncheon.

Weakfish, Italian sauce, 188.
Beefsteak Pie à l’Américaine, 488.
Lobster Salad, 1061.
Madeleine, 1226.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Bouille-à-Baisse, 1.
Sardines, 283. Radishes, 292.
Bass, with White Wine, 342.
Veal Cutlets à la Maréchale, 562.
Asparagus à l’Hollandaise, 904.
Salmi of Snipe à la Walter Scott, 856.
Boiled Corn, 962.
Roast Leg of Spring Lamb, 648.
Chicory Salad, 1046.
Rice Pudding à l’Orange, 1130.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, August —.

Breakfast.

Eggs au Parmesan, 431.
Blackfish au Gratin, 356.
Broiled Bacon, 754.
Breaded Veal Cutlets, Tomato sauce, 563.
Succotash, 1022.
Cream Renversée, 1252.

Luncheon.

Oysters à la Mali, 386.
Filet Mignon, Marinated, Russian sauce, 511.
Beans Panachées, 950.
Pumpkin Pie, 1099.

Dinner.

Small Rockaway Oysters, 298.
Purée Mongole, 50.
Celery, 290. Lyons Sausage, 286.
Kingfish, Hollandaise sauce, 329, 160.
Mutton Chops à la Soubise, 647, 250.
Tomatoes à la Marseillaise, 1029.
Ballotin of Squab à l’Italienne, 818.
Oyster-plant à la Poulette, 1019.
Roast Saddle of Venison, Currant Jelly, 878.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Rum Cake, 1229.
Coffee, 1349.