Mad About Macarons, French Recipes & Teatime in Paris

Jill Colonna

French Semolina Pudding Cake

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April 3, 2020

Simple semolina pudding transformed into a French cake, topped with caramel and served with warmed jam, fruit (fresh or tinned) or coulis.

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.

Jill Colonna

Quick Almond Milk Rice Pudding

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March 21, 2020

A satisfying, healthy recipe for French riz au lait, using long-life cupboard ingredients. It also just so happens to be gluten free and vegan. Made in just 35 minutes!

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.

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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

Chocolate Coconut Granola (Vegan)

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January 31, 2020

A cereal-ously satisfying healthy breakfast with no added sugar - just natural, delicious ingredients and happens to be gluten free!

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Dubarry Cauliflower Cream Soup

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January 22, 2020

The crème de la crème of French soups - with a deliciously hot royal romance behind it, which simmered away between Versailles and Paris in the 18th century.

Jill Colonna

Reine de Saba Chocolate Almond Cake

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December 18, 2019

Can you 'Handel' another French cake? Welcome the arrival of the Queen of Sheba! It's gluten-free which could also be music to your ears...

Jill Colonna

French Apple Nougat Tart

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December 9, 2019

Sweet almond pastry with chunks of seared apples tossed in vanilla and topped with crunchy almonds - it's a nutcracker of a dessert!

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Easy Spring Recipes from the Pantry

Jill Colonna

No eggs? This is a genius, easy gingerbread apple & oat crumble 'gateau' from French film director & screenwriter, Danièle Thompson. Enjoy chilled for dessert, teatime, or give a French touch to Thanksgiving.

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Crispy Sesame Tuiles

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August 12, 2019

Easiest French biscuits made in 20 minutes with sesame seeds (the almond classic is in Teatime in Paris). Perfect for teatime or served with ice cream or chocolate mousse for dessert

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Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Crumble

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March 16, 2019

Comfort food dessert at its best - with a healthy dose of bittersweet chocolate that melts into the vanilla fruit, topped with oats.

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Chocolate Ginger Fondant Cake

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November 20, 2018

A spicy ginger twist to the French classic fudgy fondant that's not only quick and easy but tastes even better next day. Easy to prepare a gluten-free version too.

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Lightest Dark Chocolate Mousse

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October 8, 2018

A light and intensely bittersweet French dark chocolate mousse for serious chocolate lovers - with no cream!

Jill Colonna

Breakfast Oat Cookies with Hazelnut & Cranberry

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October 6, 2018

A deliciously healthy start to the day with reduced sugar, plus a perfect quick teatime 'goûter' to tide you over until dinner without the guilt

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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.

Jill Colonna

Melting Moments - Children's Party Oat Biscuits

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June 26, 2018

No eggs? No worries. These melt-in-the-mouth buttery biscuits, rolled in oats and topped with bits of glacé cherry don't even need an egg. Let's party at home!

Jill Colonna

Asparagus Clafoutis with Parmesan Sauce

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June 14, 2018

An elegant yet simple summery starter or supper. Serve with crusty French baguette to mop up the silky cheese sauce or serve with lemon

Pure Vegetable Soup

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April 30, 2018

Pure and simple genius: no stock, just butter, the freshest of veg and herbs make this a chunky healthy bowl of only 55 calories

Almond Lemon Easter Cake

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March 29, 2018

Celebrate spring with this moist cake infused with tart lemon syrup and decorated with macarons, edible flowers and French mendiants.

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Matrimonial Cake - Oaty Shortbread Date Squares

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February 17, 2018

Looking for perfect date ideas with no eggs? Try this oaty Matrimonial Cake, like my Scottish Granny used to make and make the other half melt! Ideal pantry baking too.

Rhubarb, Hibiscus & Rose Jam

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May 11, 2017

How to make rhubarb jam beautifully pink without strawberries but with tea and rose.

Passion Fruit Mango Creams

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April 2, 2017

A healthy, easy no-bake fruity dessert that's perfect with Easter chocolate and macarons!

Monkfish French Brittany Stew - Lotte à l'armoricaine

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July 19, 2016

A deliciously easy French classic that's perfect if you have a lotte ... of entertaining

Chocolate Cherry Ganache - Macaron Filling

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June 1, 2016

Rain in the Kirsch with these dark chocolate and cherry macarons!

Maple Granola - Homemade Breakfast Cereal

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March 13, 2015

A healthy homemade oat breakfast cereal with no sugar - just maple syrup, nuts and dried fruits

Begging for Chocolate Macarons and Mendiants for Easter

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April 6, 2012

Meaning "Beggar" in French and representing four mendicant monastic orders from the Middle Ages, these popular chocolates are great to make for Easter!