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The Waldorf-Astoria Cookbook (Hardcover)

by John Doherty (Author), John Harrisson (Author), Ellen Silverman (Photographer)
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The WALDORF-ASTORIA COOKBOOK opens the doors to the hotel's kitchens, where a team of seven chefs de cuisine, 10 sous-chefs, and 110 cooks, all led by Executive Chef John Doherty, serve the finest meals to a demanding public 24 hours a day, seven days a week at three restaurants, four bars and a grand ballroom, and, of course around-the-clock room service for 1,250 rooms (an innovation in the hotel industry that began at the Waldorf over a hundred years ago).

The book features more than 120 recipes by chef Doherty and his staff, from breakfast (Irish Oatmeal BrulŽe with Strawberry Coulis) to lunch (Oscar's Spicy Asian Chicken Salad) to dinner (Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Crust, Port Wine Sauce, and Béarnaise). With beautiful food photography, atmospheric and archival images of the hotel, as well as new takes on historical recipes such as the Waldorf Salad and fascinating sidebars that tell the rich history of the hotel, this gorgeous volume is a must-have for cookbook collectors.

About the Author
John Harrisson cowrote The Neiman Marcus Cookbook as well as cookbooks by Mark Miller and Roy Yamaguchi.

John Doherty has been the executive chef at the Waldorf for 20 years.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Bulfinch; 1 edition (September 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0821257722
  • ISBN-13: 978-0821257722
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,306 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, September 22, 2006
The Waldorf=Astoria, with three restaurants, has held court to the rich, famous, powerful and tourists with an intense desire for the best prepared and presented food anywhere.

The Waldorf=Astoria Cookbook is a culinary delight and an artistic masterpiece. The cookbook invites everyone to take a tour of the kitchens that boast seven chefs, ten sous-chefs, and 110 cooks, led by Executive Chef John Doherty. We are privy to recipes for 120 dishes (complete with chef notes) from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Also informational sidebars give the hotel's history, and the photography is stunning.

The Breakfast Lemon Cake might not be everyone's choice, until you gaze upon the scrumptious photograph. It changed my mind. It's one of the recipes immediately marked for future preparation.

I couldn't believe the Raspberry Irish Oatmeal Brulee with Strawberry Coulis. It is to 'die for.'

If you want to impress someone, try out the Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Asparagus Morel Risotto and Tomato Confit. And while you're at it, make sure to read the Chef's Notes and take advantage of the good advice.

If you're a beef aficionado, the Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Crust, Bull and Bear Popover, Port Wine Sauce, and Bearnaise will fill the bill.

But my favorites are the desserts. The Chocolate Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce almost made my heart stop. And the Red Velvet Cake will stun you when you check out the ingredients.

Armchair Interviews says: If you love to cook, really cook good food, The Waldorf=Astoria Cookbook is a must have for your cookbook library.



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5.0 out of 5 stars History, Glamour and Great Eating, October 10, 2007
The Waldorf is one of the central landmarks of Manhattan, a jewel of a hotel that has hosted the great, the glorious and the infamous. I was lucky enough to spend part of my childhood in the NYC metro area. A trip to the Waldorf was a wonderful event and this book brings back those memories. I would value this book for its celebration of the hotel's interior and history.

On top of that, the recipes are wonderful and accessible to the home cook. They may require a little effort to obtain a few ingredients BUT creating something out of the ordinary always require a bit of effort. This is the Waldorf Astoria cookbook not the" Betty Crocker Cookbook for Easy meals for Weekday Dinners."

I particularly liked the Grilled Vegetable Timbale (elegant and delicious) and the Edamame Salad with Miso Dressing (just plain delicious). The Eggs Baked in Proscitto Cups are ridiculously easy, beautiful, original and tasty. They will impress your guests with very little effort.

These days you can get frozen edamame and good quality prosciutto at any suburban mega-mart. You might have to find an oriental grocery store for the miso sauce. Spices are easily obtained on line. This beautiful cookbook allows the home cook to create truly gourmet food for his/her guests. A good deal at any price, I look forward to cooking my way through this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Waldorf recipes and history., June 29, 2009
By Todd Brown (California, USA) - See all my reviews
This book is a fascinating account of the history of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel that leaves you wanting more... food that is! While the recipes are not for the novice, they give you very close reproductions of the food that we have come to love at this wonderful old hotel!
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