Mad about Macarons

Mad About Macarons, Easy French Recipes & Teatimes in Paris

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Jill Colonna

Fluffy Cheese Scones

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March 28, 2020

How to make the lightest, high-rise cheesy scones in 40 minutes using only one egg. Suddenly teatime at home is very civilised. Now on VIDEO!

Jill Colonna

Bring a taste of Paris to your kitchen. Got 2 egg whites to use up? Rustle up these easy, delicious tuiles in just 30 mins! Now on VIDEO. Perfect with a pot of tea, served with ice cream or chocolate mousse.

Jill Colonna

Strawberry Pistachio Clafoutis

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May 31, 2018

No flour? Then enjoy strawberry season with this twist to the French classic cherry baked custard. With pistachios or almonds for a gluten free breakfast, dessert or teatime treat. NOW ON VIDEO!

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Summery Recipes & Ideas for June

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Jill Colonna

Broccoli Hummus

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April 20, 2020

Add this to your BBQ table. Made in just 15 mins, this healthy alternative to traditional hummus is simply divine. Enjoy with bread, crackers, oatcakes, or crisps - and toss any leftovers in pasta for a real treat!

Jill Colonna

Vacherin Ice Cream Cake

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March 14, 2020

Trust the French to turn something we often have stocks at home into an occasion. Take a tub of ice cream, a tub of sorbet and dress it up to party with some meringue and whipped cream (gluten free).

Jill Colonna

French Chocolate Passion Mousse with Nougatine

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February 7, 2020

A French classic mousse with no cream, just intense dark chocolate and made even lighter with passion fruit & egg whites. It's something to get 'excited' about - just watch how you tell the French!

Jill Colonna

Montmartre Chocolate Pastry Walk

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October 19, 2019

Join me for a delicious online stroll in Montmartre's more hidden side. Taste the artistic ambience, macarons, madeleines - and perhaps leave 'Absinthe'-minded!

Jill Colonna

Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Bites

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July 26, 2019

Just a few minutes of roasting tomatoes concentrates the best tomato flavour to make these simple, delicious summer nibbles.

Jill Colonna

Cracked Macaron Black Forest Creams

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July 14, 2019

Cracked macarons? Make these chocolate cherry boozy gluten free desserts. They're so good, you'll want to make them with perfect macaron shells too!

Jill Colonna

Rose Rhubarb Orange Cake

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May 11, 2019

Celebrate rhubarb and rose season with this light financier-style French cake for teatime, breakfast or brunch - and an easy bake to say Merci to Maman.

Jill Colonna

Raspberry Vegan Macarons: Aquafaba French Meringue

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January 31, 2019

How to make picture perfect macarons without any egg whites or dairy in sight. Vegan macaron tips and tasting test conclusions.

Jill Colonna

Cranachan Parfait - An Iced Scottish Dessert

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January 20, 2019

My French twist to the traditional Scottish dessert of cream, honey, Whisky, oats and raspberries for Burn's Night, St Andrew's Night, St Valentine's - or any occasion.

Jill Colonna

Renoir Tour: Chatou - Carrieres-sur-Seine

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December 1, 2018

Venture out of Paris on this surprising Impressionist walk in les Yvelines, only 10km west of the city. Join me online for this Renoir Tour starting at Chatou, along by the Seine for a 1h30 walk, discovering the medieval town of Carrières-sur-Seine with its troglodytes cave houses.

Jill Colonna

Chai Tea Creme Anglaise - Light French Custard

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November 20, 2018

A cheeky spicy kick to the French classic custard sauce with Chai tea. Perfect with Chocolate Ginger Fondant Cake.

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Black Sesame Ice Cream

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September 17, 2018

A taste of a delicious Japanese summer in Paris with this special ice cream. If you love peanut butter, you'll adore this - and much healthier too. Serve with macarons for that extra touch.