Carmela Soprano's Biscotti Regina (Sesame Cookies) / Cookies for Lent

I know this is Lent.

Strictly speaking we should confine ourselves to very plain fare.

And no desserts.



Well… There are ways to get around that.

Think it through.

We're allowed bread and pasta, which are made from flour.

Eggs are an economical source of protein.

Cookies are made from flour and eggs.



So, if we make very plain cookies, like Carmela Soprano's Quaresimali or

Ma's