Books by Jill Colonna
For 15 years I've shared lighter French recipes from Paris that work - and along the way I've written books for home cooks who want reliable, elegant results without the fuss.
Here you'll find my earlier print books and my newest e-books and courses.
I write the way I cook at home: practical, encouraging, with the tiny details that make French desserts suddenly click.
Browse e-books and courses now on the Store.
Master Crème Caramel (2025)
Secrets to Lighter French Custard Desserts from Paris
The first release in my new e-book series - now in 3 editions: Classic ePub, Enhanced ePub with video clips, and on Kindle (on Amazon).
Learn to make lighter, easy egg custards with confidence
- with 35 recipes, flavour twists, step-by-step visuals, make-ahead tips & Paris favourites.
Questions about formats or devices? You'll find answers in the Store FAQ.
The New Mad About Macarons Online Courses
Prefer to learn by watching? My new virtual French cooking classes walk you through a full recipe video, with clickable notes and tips as you go.
Master Crème Brûlée is the first online class in the series - and more are on the way. Watch in your own time with access on your Account's online course library.
Out of Print Books
Mad About Macarons (2010) and
Teatime in Paris! (2015)
My first two cookbooks on French macarons and teatime pastries were published traditionally and are now out of print. Any remaining online listings are managed by the original publisher, and I no longer receive royalties from those sales.
Welcome
Bonjour - I'm Jill
Author and home cook in Paris. Scottish and French, I've spent 30+ years in Paris sharing lighter, flavourful recipes with less sugar. No fancy techniques - just real food we eat at home. Plus take away my travel tips to taste France like a local.