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

Chapter 91: 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.

Friday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs au Miroir, 425.
Broiled Fresh Mackerel, 329.
Mutton Chops à la Provençale, 642.
Lima Beans, 952.
Galette, 1221.

Luncheon.

Frogs à la Poulette, 399.
Chicken Pot-pie, 757.
Risotto, 1017.
Lobster Salad, 1061.
French Pudding à la Delmonico, 1139.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Purée of Crécy, 47.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Bass à la Chambord, 343.
Porterhouse Steak à la Bordelaise, 491.
Stewed Oyster-plant, 1018.
Sweetbreads à la Financière, 603.
Fresh Peas, 978.
Roast Spring Chicken, 755.
Chicory Salad, 1046.
Kirsch Jelly, 1319.
Cheddar Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, April —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, with Chicken Livers, 464.
Broiled Smelts, Tartare sauce, 353, 207.
Pig’s Feet, St. Hubert, 727.
Potato Croquettes, 997.
Stewed Apricots, 1335.

Luncheon.

Fried Whitebait, 301.
Braised Noix of Veal à la Providence, 590.
Spinach à l’Anglaise, 940.
Macédoine Salad, 1063.
Chocolate Eclairs, 1243.

Dinner.

Shrewsbury Oysters, 298.
Giblets, with Barley, 21.
Bologna Sausages, 286. Radishes, 292.
Fresh Mackerel, Colbert, 329, 190.
Croustade of Chicken Livers, 763.
Turnips, with gravy, 967.
Lamb Sweetbreads en caisses, 274.
Artichokes Barigoul, 897.
Snipe sur Canapé, 868.
Doucette Salad, 1054.
Cocoanut Pudding, 1147.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs, with Tarragon, 429.
Haddock, Cream sauce, 352, 181.
Calf’s Liver Sauté à l’Italienne, 580.
Corn, stewed with butter, 964.
Cream Renversée, 1252.

Luncheon.

Sole au Gratin, 319.
Stewed Beef à la Dufour, 541.
Broiled Tomatoes, 1025.
Timbales à la Schultze, 263.
Fresh Strawberry Tarts, 1117.

Dinner.

Blue Point Oysters, 298.
Consommé Princesse, 113.
Olives. Radishes, 292.
Stuffed Lobster, 367.
Saddle of Mutton, Londonderry sauce, 668.
Fried Oyster-plant, 1021.
Coquilles of Chicken, with Mushrooms, 271, 230.
Fresh Asparagus, 904.
Punch au Kirsch, 1305.
Roast Teal Ducks, 859.
Celery, Mayonnaise Salad, 1042.
Rum Cake, 1229.
Gorgonzolla Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, April —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, with fine Herbs, 451.
Hamburg Steak, Russian sauce, 526.
Kidneys, stewed with Madeira, 662.
Saratoga Potatoes, 1011.
Rice and Cream à la Croce, 1296.

Luncheon.

Gerthins Welsh Rarebit, 296.
Fish Balls, 347.
Hashed Turkey, with Cream, 804.
Russian Salad, 1065.
Custard Pie, 1100.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Brunoise, with Sorrel, 4.
Radishes, 292. Lyons Sausage, 286.
Shad, vert-pré, 328.
Sweetbreads à la Catalan, 616.
New String Beans au blanc, 947.
Balotine of Lamb au jus, 675.
French Peas.
Roast Goose, 808.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Apple Fritters, 1191.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Reine, 438.
Codfish Tongues, with black butter, 349.
Tripe à la Lyonnaise, 548.
Stewed Turnips, 967.
Brioche, 1201.

Luncheon.

Broiled Trout, maître d’hôtel, 314.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Escalops of Veal à la Duxelle, 569.
Mashed Potatoes, 998.
Mille Feuilles, 1223.

Dinner.

East River Oysters, 298.
Ox-tail, with Barley, 38.
Olives. Radishes, 292.
Bouchées à la Reine, 270.
Beef Tongue à la Gendarme, 532.
Tomatoes à la Bock, 1026.
Haricot of Lamb à la Providence, 701.
Beans Panachés, 950.
Roast Squab, 816.
Lettuce Salad, 1057.
Charlotte Russe, 1261.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, April —.

Breakfast.

Plain Omelet, 450.
Fish Balls, 347.
Mutton Chops, with Watercress, 647.
Julienne Potatoes, 1013.
Brioches Fluttes, 1204.

Luncheon.

Smelts, with White Wine, 342.
Hamburg Steak, Russian sauce, 526.
Cauliflower, Hollandaise, 925.
Madeleine, 1226.

Dinner.

Clams, 300.
Jardinière, 28.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Bass en Matelote, 332.
Roast Ham, Champagne sauce, 723.
Stewed Corn, 964.
Antelope Chops, Port Wine sauce, 891.
Stuffed Green Peppers, 975.
Roast Beef, 527.
Barbe de Capucine Salad, 1038.
Vanilla Ice-cream, 1271.
Petites Bouchées des Dames, 1237.
Coffee, 1349.

Thursday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à l’Aurore, 444.
Broiled Salt Mackerel, 329.
Hashed Beef au Gratin, 529.
Fried Onions, 969.
Rice and Milk, 1177.

Luncheon.

Broiled Shad’s Roe, with bacon, 402.
Lamb Steaks à l’Américaine, 718.
Potatoes au Gratin, 1004.
Home-made Cake, 1220.

Dinner.

Rockaway Oysters, 298.
Consommé Renaissance, 115.
Radishes, 292. Lyons Sausage, 286.
White Perch, Tartare sauce, 353, 207.
Curry of Lamb à l’Indienne, 677
Turnips, with gravy, 967.
Chicken Vol-au-vent à la Financière, 810.
Spring Lamb, Mint sauce, 1361, 169.
Dandelion Salad, 1049.
Apples Meringuées, 1248.
Imported Brie Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Bennett, 447.
Picked-up Codfish, 346.
Sheep’s Feet à la Poulette, 654.
Spaghetti à l’Italienne, 960.
Stewed Prunes, 1330.

Luncheon.

Cromesquis à la Reine, 765.
Trout, Ravigote butter, 147.
Minced Tenderloin à la Portugaise, 501.
Fried Egg-plant, 907.
Rhubarb Pie, 1085.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Gumbo of Frogs, 23.
Olives. Tomatoes, 288.
Bass à la Béarnaise, 353.
Sweetbreads au Salpicon, 605.
Pigeons en compote, 822.
Sorrel, with gravy, 974.
Roast Turkey, 800.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Almond Cake, glacé, 1208.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Suisse, 441.
Broiled Boned Smelts, maître d’hôtel, 355, 145.
Lamb Steak, 718.
Potatoes Sautées au beurre, 994.
Milan Cake, 1228.

Luncheon.

Stuffed Deviled Crabs, 370.
Veal Stew à la Marengo, 624.
Cauliflower au Gratin, 926.
Maraschino Jelly, 1319.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Julienne, 27.
Sardines, 283. Cucumbers, 289.
Red-snapper, Egg sauce, 352, 161.
Tenderloin of Beef à la Chéron, 504.
Oyster-plant à la Poulette, 1019.
Salmi of Snipe à la Moderne, 870.
Spinach, maître d’hôtel, 942.
Roast Mutton, 585.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Lemon Pudding, 1157.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, April —.

Breakfast.

Chicken Liver Omelet, 464.
Broiled Shad’s Roe, maître d’hôtel, 402.
Sausages à l’Italienne, 737.
Fried Oyster-plant, 1021.
Crême en Mousse au Café, 1253.

Luncheon.

Long Island Smelts au Gratin, 355.
Tripe à la Bordelaise, 544.
Spaghetti Napolitaine, 959.
Timbales Lagardère, 809.
Pineapple Tarts, 1115.

Dinner.

Blue Point Oysters, 298.
Chicken à la Piémontaise, 63.
Celery, 290. Radishes, 292.
Boiled Salmon, Oyster sauce, 303.
Escalops of Sweetbreads à la Richelieu, 574.
Stuffed Tomatoes, 1023.
Chicken Sauté à l’Hongroise, 772.
Green Peas à l’Anglaise, 978.
Romaine Punch, 1304.
Roast Grass Plover, 865.
Lettuce, Mayonnaise salad, 1042, 1057.
Strawberry Shortcake, 1214.
Strachino Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, April —.

Breakfast.

Scrambled Eggs, with chicory, 409.
Broiled Lamb Fries, Tomato sauce, 673.
Beefsteak, with watercress, 524.
Potatoes, maître d’hôtel, 985.
Strawberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Codfish à l’Hollandaise, 317.
Veal Cutlets, Pagasqui, 560.
Carrots and Cream, 927.
Cauliflower Salad, 1040.
Raspberry Tarts, 1118.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Potage à la McDonald, 95.
Olives. Mortadella, 287.
Bluefish au Gratin, 319.
Turkey Legs à la Diable, 766.
Potatoes à l’Hollandaise, 999.
Lamb Chops, maison d’or, 683.
String Beans à l’Anglaise, 948.
Snipe sur Canapé, 868.
Chicory Salad, 1045.
Stewed Peaches, 1334.
Bitter Almond Macaroons, 1209.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, April —.

Breakfast.

Omelet à l’Espagnole, 472.
Broiled Bluefish, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Brochettes of Lamb à la Dumas, 674.
Potato Croquettes, 997.
Stewed Green-gages, 1336.

Luncheon.

Oysters à la Baltimore, 388.
Beefsteak Pie à l’Américaine, 488.
Fried Egg-plant, 907.
Rum Omelet, 476.

Dinner.

Oysters, 298.
Consommé Pure, 100.
Anchovies, 284. Radishes, 292.
Broiled Pompano, 329.
Potatoes, Windsor, 1008.
Chicken Croquettes, with mushrooms, 276.
Saddle of Venison, Currant Jelly sauce, 878.
Fresh Asparagus, 904.
Roast Leg of Mutton, 648.
Watercress Salad, 1072.
Cold Maraschino Pudding, 1134.
Coffee, 1349.

Wednesday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Meyerbeer, 437.
Fried White Perch, Colbert sauce, 301, 190.
Broiled Calf’s Liver and Bacon, 584.
Potatoes Lyonnaise, 991.
Sherry Wine Jelly, 1318.

Luncheon.

Canapé Lorenzo, 391.
Broiled Beefsteak, Marrow sauce, 493.
Spaghetti au Gratin, 961.
Suèdoise Salad, 1069.
Strawberry Pie, 1095.

Dinner.

Massachusetts Bay Oysters, 298.
Mutton à l’Ecossaise, 31.
Radishes, 292. Olives.
Fresh Mackerel, St. Nazaire, 329, 236.
Mignons Filets à la Lorillard, 1364.
Stuffed Tomatoes, 1023.
Suprême of Chicken à la Toulouse, 786.
New String Beans, 945.
Brochette of Reed-birds, with Bacon, 877, 754.
Barbe de Capucine Salad, 1038.
Coffee Ice-cream, 1273.
Galette, 1221.
Coffee, 1349.

Thursday, April —.

Breakfast.

Ham Omelet, 462.
Fried Whitebait, 301.
Minced Veal à la Catalan, 575.
Stewed Carrots and Cream, 927.
Strawberries and Cream.

Luncheon.

Scallops Brestoise, 392.
Pork and Beans, 752.
Crab Salad, 1047.
Rice Cake à la Mazzini, 1230.

Dinner.

Linn Haven Oysters, 298.
Consommé d’Orléans, 110.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
North River Shad, maître d’hôtel, 326.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Haricot of Lamb à la Providence, 701.
Balotine of Squab à l’Italienne, 818.
Fresh Peas, 978.
Roast Beef, 527.
Dandelion Salad, with eggs, 1049.
Apples Meringuées, 1248.
Coffee, 1349.

Friday, April —.

Breakfast.

Lobster Omelet, 454.
Broiled Fresh Mackerel, maître d’hôtel, 329.
Lamb Mignons, Madeira sauce, 1360, 185.
Sweet Potatoes, stewed, 995.
Brioches Fluttes, 1204.

Luncheon.

Kingfish, with sorrel, 327.
Blanquette of Veal, with nouilles, 552.
Potatoes, Hollandaise, 999.
Lobster Salad, 1061.
Baked Apples, 1124.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Cream of Asparagus, 70.
Celery, 290. Mortadella, 287.
Oyster Patties, 387.
Roast Ham, with sweet corn, 724.
Spinach, with eggs, 943.
Breast of Lamb, Jardinière, 702.
Brussels Sprouts, 922.
Roast Turkey, 800.
Doucette Salad, 1052.
Baba, with rum, 1217.
Coffee, 1349.

Saturday, April —.

Breakfast.

Eggs à la Tripe, 419.
Mutton Hash à la Zingara, 652.
Black Sausage, with mashed potatoes, 719.
Rice à la Croce, 1296.

Luncheon.

Lobster en Brochette, 361.
Porterhouse Steak, 524.
Carrots and Cream, 927.
Macaroni Croquettes, 279.
Mille Feuilles, 1223.

Dinner.

Keyport Oysters, 298.
Chicken Hollandaise, 64.
Radishes, 292. Lyons Sausage, 286.
Fillets of Bass, with White Wine, 342.
Sweetbreads à la Montglas, 615.
String beans, 945.
Boiled Turkey, Oyster sauce, 797.
Stuffed Green Peppers, 975.
Roast Beef, 527.
Escarole Salad, 1055.
Nelson Pudding, 1155.
Coffee, 1349.

Sunday, April —.

Breakfast.

Omelet à la Vanderbilt, 471.
Boiled Skate, black butter, 325, 159.
Calf’s Feet, sauce piquante, 599.
Stewed Potatoes, 995.
Whipped Cream à la Vanille, 1254.

Luncheon.

Salmon, with Anchovy butter, 303, 146.
Braised Beef à l’Orsini, 481.
Spinach, with Eggs, 940.
Timbales à la Schultze, 263.
Mince Pie, 1082.

Dinner.

Mill Pond Oysters, 298.
Potage of Rice à la Maintenon, 98.
Radishes, 292. Olives.
Broiled Trout, maître d’hôtel, 314.
Cucumber Salad, 289.
Breast of Lamb, Jardinière, 702.
Chicken Fricassé à la Reine, 780.
Fresh Green Peas, 978.
Punch à la Cardinal, 1306.
Snipe sur Canapé, 868.
Lettuce and Tomato Salad, 1060.
St. Honoré à la Rose Delmonico, 1212.
Roquefort Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.

Monday, April —.

Breakfast.

Oatmeal.
Eggs à l’Alsacienne, 443.
Broiled Veal Cutlets, sauce piquante, 564, 203.
Tripe à la Créole, 545.
Potatoes maître d’hôtel, 985.
Stewed Pears, 1333.

Luncheon.

Golden Buck, Welsh Rarebit, 295.
Beefsteak Pie, à l’Anglaise, 487.
Anchovy Salad, 1037.
Vermicelli Pudding, 1142.

Dinner.

Little Neck Clams, 300.
Consommé Patti, 126.
Tomatoes, 288. Olives.
Lobster Croquettes, sauce Colbert, 365.
Saddle of Mutton, Poivrade sauce, 667.
Sorrel au gras, 974.
Salmi of Snipe à la Walter Scott, 856.
Roast Mushrooms on Toast, 916.
Roast Reed-birds, 877.
Tomato Salad, Mayonnaise, 1071.
Omelet Soufflée, 474.
Coffee, 1349.

Tuesday, April —.

Breakfast.

Omelet, with Green Peas, 459.
Lobster Cutlets, Victoria, 366.
Breaded Mutton Chops, Tomato sauce, 643, 205.
Fried Egg-plant, 907.
Apples, with Rice, Meringuées, 1169.

Luncheon.

Broiled Oysters on Toast, 382.
Mignons Filets, marinaded Russian sauce, 511.
Potatoes en paille, 1014.
Stewed Artichoke Bottoms, 897.
Pear Pie, open, 1088.

Dinner.

Doxie Rockaway Oysters, 298.
Clear Green Turtle, 18.
Thon, 282. Radishes, 292.
Shad, vert-pré, 328.
Curry of Lamb à la Créole, 678.
Balotine of Squab, à l’Italienne, 818.
Fresh Asparagus, Hollandaise, 904.
Roast Sirloin of Beef, 527.
Dandelion Salad, 1048.
Tutti Frutti, 1293.
English Cheese.
Coffee, 1349.