This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
Make a roux of two tablespoonfuls of butter in which half a sliced onion has been fried, then strained out, and a heaping tablespoonful of flour with a teaspoonful of curry powder. Cook for three minutes, stirring diligently; add a cupful of oyster-liquor, heated to boiling and strained. Toss and stir until you have a smooth, thin paste, "old-gold" in color, and pour upon broiled oysters arranged in a hot-water dish.
Send around boiled rice with it.
 
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