Saturday 3 November 2012

Retro Cook Off - Sausage Puff mmm!!


The lovely Kylie at Lucy Violet Vintage and Donna at Hung Up On Retro are hosting a wonderful Retro Cook Off today and I am more than pleased to present this baked Sausage Puff dish by Mc.Alpins test kitchen as my contribution.... 

Warning: not for the squeamish!


I think of this retro culinary gem as a great way eliminate the hassle of hot dog and bun situation... here you simply set sausage into the bread and cook as one, then simply top with mustard and tomato sauce and you are done ;-)!!!. Truth be told the recipe calls for tinned cocktail franks but I couldn't bring myself to buy them, instead I used Chipolata's hoping the dish may actually be eaten at some stage today!.


what can I say.... this is the before shot!


and after



Bon Appetite.... if you're game!

37 comments:

  1. i can't make up my mind whether i would eat that or not...i mean i eat toad in the hole so i should technically...if it had had tinned sassies then no way, but ultimately i think yes. great work!

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    1. He he Thanks Max, I will save you a slice!!
      :)Tina

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  2. Yum, that actually look delicious!

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment and for stopping by... it is a nifty lil vintage recipe!
      Tina :)

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  3. How hilarious! Your dish is definitely in the ugly category with Donna's and mine. Try as I might, when I look at your sausage, I can't quit thinking about those tiny rolls of plastic bags that you take to the dog park. ;)

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    1. Hi Dana,
      Definitely in the ugly category... love your salad - hilarious! LOL re the doggy droppings bags totally echoes the same aesthetic!! ;-)
      x Tina

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  4. Hi Tina! Your Sausage Puff looks excellent!!
    I reckon I'd give that one a go - bit of tomato sauce and we're away! Thank you so much for joining in.x

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    1. Thanks so much Dona and thanks for hosting and having me along for the ride... love your blog!

      x Tina

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  5. Wow! It's like a big shiny sausagey sun! I love it Tina. Your stylin rocks! Did you make the bread yourself? Now that's dedication. Big ticks from me for that.

    Can I also say how much I love, love, LOVE the cover of your cook book! (I just have) it's gorgeous. What a treasure!

    Please don't forget to add this link to our blogs so that everyone can see what you've whipped up.

    Thanks for joining in Tina. Bon Apetite x

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    1. Hi Kylie,

      Thanks so much for hosting and for your lovely compliments. Yep made the bread myself, it's more a scone/ damper kind of recipe I guess so its a mix, shape and bake... Hope the link had worked think I've done it right now. Just got home so I'm looking forward to checking out everyones baking.
      Pleasure joining, thanks for all your support and kind wishes
      xx Tina

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  6. I think I could eat this but I"m also not sure? Spotted dick but not? I'm confused, which way will I go?

    Great work, like having you around!:)

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    1. Thanks so much Pippa... lol-ing re the spotted dick!!!... Love being a newby in the vintage blogger world thanks for your support.

      x Tina

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  7. hehe am loving your styling with the cos and tomato very bistro chic!....ill leave you to it!...im a simple banga in a slice of bread kinda gal!....maybe if you smothered it in tom sauce!??
    Allison x

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    1. Ha ha yes I am glad someone enjoyed the garnish - bistro chic is so on the money.... I was totally channelling The Swagman a Melbourne retro culinary icon for all the wrong reasons buffet, cabaret you get the picture!.
      I've come home to find the bread eaten and the sausages left on the board so, yep, I think that says it all!!

      x Tina

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    2. OMG! My husband used to go to The Swagman when he stayed with his Grandparents on Boarders Weekends! I actually saw it before it burnt down, but sadly never had the 'pleasure' of dining there myself!

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    3. Oh Kylie if only it were around now.. Australia's answer to the Moulin Rounge with a buffet - who could ask for more!!. No doubt your hubby has filled you in!!!

      xx Awesome party so much fun - thanks

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  8. Very attractive presentation! It looks pretty edible but all those big sausages fanned out are kind of bizarre. That is the charm of it, don't you think. I joined the party late and just put my entry up. Your food styling is magnificent!

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    1. Thanks Rebecca it is very bizarre in a totally retro, crazy what were they thinking way!!.

      Just got home but I am going straight to check out the rest of the party look forward to seeing yours!. Thanks for stopping by!.

      x Tina

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  9. hmmm yummy! actually doesn't look toooo bad.

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    1. Thanks Deb.. without the cocktail franks involved it is almost edible!.
      :) Tina

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  10. Oh, that is wonderful - and so "economical" in so many senses. It will last you ages...!

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    1. So economical that when it sits uneaten gathering mould you can then grow some blue cheese... this is the kind of dish that just keeps giving and giving!!!.

      :-) Tina

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  11. It's a great picnic recipe! I'm going to try it :) Love a bit of retro cooking but I'm also ditching the cocktail franks, although, it brings back many retro childhood memories...

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    1. It would be perfect for a picnic washed down with a thermos full of ice cold Tang! Cocktail franks are hilarious!
      :) thanks for your comment and for stopping by
      x Tina

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  12. It's like a little pinwheel of frankness! Nice job and fairly edible looking. I ink teenage boys could do that one!

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    1. Definitely teenage boy friendly, I can totally see that Annie!. Definitely erring on the "fairly" side that's for sure!.

      x Tina

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  13. I won't mention what I thought those sausages were when I first saw them! Brilliant!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. LOL to the max Liz... was hoping someone would see it too!
      x Tina
      Thanks for your comment :)

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  14. Oh wow - that is fabulous. I'd eat that - it's a like a great big sausage sandwich. Marvellous! And I love your styling.

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    1. Total sausage sandwich wendz!! Thanks so much for your comment and compliment. Nothing like a bread crumbed tomato to capture the essence of retro food styling!.
      x Tina

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  15. I'd eat it, definitely! Especially as you've used real sausages instead of those tinned aberrations. I reckon the kids would go for it too. My attempt was truly disgusting looking and not much better tasting!

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    1. Hi Lakota,

      Love your outfit and the Homemaker bowl, my sister had the whole dinner set a while ago, I sadly only have one saucer but I'm always on the look out. Such a fun link party!.
      x Tina

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  16. haha wow it is very fancy looking. i think I'd be up for it.

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    1. ;-) thanks Lea, love your salad, we used to make this as a dessert, that I have always known as "Heavenly Hash" (my mums good friend has always made it along with trifles and sponges etc) but with the addition of some whipped cream as well, I've not yet had it served with savouries... interesting.

      x Tina

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  17. Well actually, I think it looks rather yummy and easy to make (?) - the latter is always good in my book.

    Btw, love the headress thingy you sprayed and displayed on your wall. Genius. xx

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    1. Hi Loo,
      Thanks so much for your lovely comment. Love your contribution to the cook off - hilarious!.

      I am so chuffed you like the headdress style thingy thanks so much :).

      xx Tina
      P.S Hope you are enjoying Spain!

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    2. oh and just to add the sausage puff was super easy... it's basically just a seasoned bread or scone base with sausages pressed in and baked!... I too like the simple and quick thing... this was mixed, baked, photographed and posted to the blog in an hour and a bit total.

      x Tina

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