What we ARE NOT eating, Wednesday, and yes the Smackdown, an update!

During the holiday food planning that was done all across the lands, I found this little jewel. I am sure your household also searched and searched for something a bit different, right before deciding to make the family favorites. I know I did. During this time, I looked at a lot of books. I love these old vintage books, they are a hoot to read and bring back childhood memories and can offer a chuckle or two. When I came across this, I knew right away that I would share it. Today is the day.

Sausages in Orange Blankets
Morning to Midnight Cookbook
presented by Aunt Jemima

3 cans Vienna sausages
1/3 c butter or margarine melted
1 c Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancake Mix
2 T orange juice
1/2 t grated orange peel

Cut each sausage in half. In mixing bowl, combine butter and pancake mix, stir to blend. Sprinkle in orange juice and grated peel, toss with a fork until lightly blended. Roll out between waxed paper to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into strips long enough to wrap around sausages. Wrap a strip of pastry around each sausage half, moistening edges to seal. Place on un-greased baking sheet, overlapped side down. Bake in oven preheated to 425 degrees about 15 minutes until golden and crisp. Makes about 42.

The December Culinary Smackdown ends in 2 days!

If you still want to submit, of course there is time! Here is the link.

Due to the extra excitement and work of Christmas, I really do appreciate those that have submitted. And even those that thought about it, but did not have the time. I really do understand. Tomorrow I will show off my prize sent from the lovely Joy of kitchen flavors. Thank You Joy! And reveal the prize being sent to the December winner. I have already told Honey he will have to help pick the winner.I have decided to do a fun gift that represents a bit of Vancouver USA and a bit of fun.

Lets see if I have any saved links to do a bit of wandering.......

These looked like Sunday morning breakfast!
http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2010/12/worth-the-wait-welsh-cakes/

I have recently discovered  The Kitchen Witch and Brie cheese, so this was a natural!
http://www.kitchenwitchmaven.com/2010/12/cranberry-brie-phyllo-triangles-can-be.html

Pickle roll ups! I had these years ago and had forgotten, here is a reminder.

http://www.pipandebby.com/appetizers/2010/11/26/pickle-roll-ups.html

This chickpea salad looks wonderful, maybe you would like it too.
http://cookieandkate.com/2010/chickpea-salad-recip/

Cheese puffs, they are not just for holidays! I think these would be great with a white chili.....
http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/2010/12/cheese-puffs.html

As always, thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great day. We will soon see 2010 leave us, and a whole new chapter begin.