Mad about Macarons

Mad About Macarons, Easy French Recipes & Teatimes in Paris

Check out these new easy baking VIDEOS – there are now 6!

Jill Colonna

Rhubarb Hibiscus Compote - How to Make Green Rhubarb Pink with Tea!

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June 27, 2020

Rhubarb too green? Naturally infuse it pink with an hibiscus teabag! The humble compote is low in sugar, vegan and freezes well too. No rhubarb? Try this recipe with summer fruits - it's a treat. Now on video!

Jill Colonna

Asparagus Clafoutis with Parmesan Sauce

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June 18, 2020

An elegant yet simple summery starter or lunch. Serve with a crusty French baguette to mop up that gorgeous cheese sauce! NOW on VIDEO.

Jill Colonna

Palets Bretons: French Salted Butter Biscuits

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April 11, 2020

Now updated with accompanying step-by-step VIDEO to show how easy these treats are: irresistible salty-sweet biscuits from Brittany. We love them plain - but let's also dress them up for a garden tea party.

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

Crispy Sesame Tuiles

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August 12, 2019

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

Now ON VIDEO for the most easy & versatile French summer dessert. 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.

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Summery Recipes & Ideas for July

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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

10 Reasons to Visit Honfleur, Normandy

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April 27, 2019

A virtual see and do - and eat! - in this romantic French town & what makes it such a popular getaway - only 2 hours' drive from Paris

Macaron Berry Sherry Trifle

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May 17, 2018

Looking for patriotic red, white & blue treats? Try this adult, berry boozy Royal celebration dessert. A trifle British with Parisian macarons (gluten free).

French Crème Caramel

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May 4, 2018

The favourite classic on many Parisian restaurant menus - yet so easy to make at home. This one is so melt-in-the-mouth light!

Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes

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September 10, 2017

Liven up your summer drinks with this salty & sweet apéritif - adds fun to a centre-piece too!

Café Renoir, Montmartre Museum Gardens

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July 21, 2017

Escape the tourist crowds around Sacré Coeur and enjoy a snack in this hidden haven, with a view of Renoir's legendary swing and the oldest house in Montmartre.

Roasted Nectarines & Lemon Verbena Ice Cream

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August 29, 2016

A perfectly light summer dessert that celebrates the French's favourite lemon verbena. It's not just for drinking!

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 - or just good, meaty fish! Works well with cod too.

The Heat is on: Pistachio Vanilla Wasabi Ice Cream

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July 21, 2012

I'm in love with this ice cream - inspired by a Parisian chef and from the matching wasabi macarons from my first book. Be warned: this is compulsive eating at its best! Coconut lovers will adore this too.