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February 20, 2026
The feast before the fast … my pre-Lent indulgent recipes
As pancake day and Orthodox Maslenitsa – or cheesefare week – overlap, I’m leaning into halloumi scones, oozy taleggio galettes, and sweet and savoury crepes
TL;DR
- Pancake Day and Orthodox Maslenitsa (cheesefare week) are occurring simultaneously, both preceding the Lenten fast.
- Recipes shared include za'atar and halloumi scones, potato, thyme and taleggio galettes, and simplified pimento cheese and pickle-loaded crisps.
- Dairy-focused dishes like ma'caroneh bil laban (yoghurt-dressed pasta) and grapefruit yoghurt loaf cake are recommended.
- Frozen yoghurt is suggested as a versatile and quick dessert option.
- A layered rainbow jelly recipe using Aeroplane jelly is presented as a fun, visually appealing dessert.
- Sunfly's sunflower seed butters are highlighted as a nut-free, protein-rich breakfast spread.
- Gennaro Contaldo's new book, 'Gennaro's Hidden Italy,' is recommended for discovering authentic Italian recipes.
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