This section is from the book "The People's Cook Book", by Jennie Taylor. See also: Larousse Gastronomique.
Pour off the liquid, pour over them a little cream, season and let them simmer for a short time. To be served on broiled beefsteak.
Gather them fresh, pare, and cut off the stems, dip them in melted butter, season with salt and pepper, broil them on both sides over a clear tire; serve on toast.
Wash them, cut off the ends of the stalks and peel them; put them in a stew-pan without any water, and season with salt and pepper; add two ounces of butter rolled in two teaspoonfuls of flour to every pint of mushrooms; cover them closely and let them simmer slowly until they are soft.
 
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