Lenten pastries

Sesame and paprika breadsticks, also known as grissini, are a traditional Italian appetizer served before the main course. They are also often offered as an accompaniment to soups and broths. The additions for grissini are varied—they include sesame seeds, salt, Provençal herbs, cheese, and much more. Before lunch or dinner, various sauces, olives, sausage, or ham can be served with the breadsticks. Crispy and aromatic grissini are easy to prepare at home; they don't require special skills and will certainly turn out well even for an inexperienced cook.

Breadsticks with sesame seeds and paprika

We are sure that lean pasties with potatoes and mushrooms will impress even convinced meat eaters, as well as supporters of the “purity” of traditional recipes. And indeed, why resist or defend conservative principles if the dish is really tasty and appetizing?! The recipe for chebureks is simple, although not too quick. First you need to boil the potatoes and fry the mushrooms separately. Then, or at the same time, knead the dough. Well, then we roll it out, cut out circles and form pasties, “packing” the filling with potatoes and mushrooms. Then all that remains is to fry the pasties in oil and serve, to the delight of all household members.

Vegan Chebureki with Potatoes and Mushrooms

Lenten manna with pumpkin is simply an amazing delicacy for all lovers of this sweetish vegetable. Preparing the pie is very simple, although not quick. First you need to bake the pumpkin and make a puree from it. At the same time, you can mix semolina with water, orange juice, zest and sugar: let it swell. Well, then combine the pumpkin puree with the semolina mixture, put it in a mold of a suitable size and put it in the oven. Interested? A proven recipe for lean manna with pumpkin is already waiting for you below!