From the kitchen of Diomira Putano.  This fish recipe was
commonly served at Christmas with macaroni (pasta).
Marinade:
1 1/4 c vinegar
1 c water
2 bay leaves
3 pieces orange peel
3 pieces lemon peel
6 pieces garlic
Marinate smelts.

To bake, prepare a pyrex dish with:
3 Tbsp oil
salt & pepper

Put fish in the dish.
Bake covered @ 350 for 30 minutes.
If there is still water in dish,
put back in oven for 2-3 minutes, uncovered.
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