Posts tagged macarons
Welcome to My World of Words & Photos

Are you looking for a book to read? A dessert recipe? Interested in crafting soap or natural B&B products? Here’s what you’ll find. Free baking recipes, especially cupcakes, macarons, brownies, [some] main courses, and even homemade ice cream!

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12 Memorable Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with thoughtful, personalized gifts that show the extraordinary woman in your life just how much she’s cherished. From customized jewelry with birthstones to luxury spa gift sets brimming with bath salts, candles, and skincare essentials, these memorable Mother’s Day gift ideas blend sentimentality with indulgence. Here are 12 thoughtful and creative gift ideas.

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Macaron Filling Ingredients

In my quest to create the perfect macaron, I’ve been experimenting with a variety of creative and flavorful fillings. The filling is what truly defines the taste of these delicate treats. While many traditional buttercream recipes rely on a cup or two of confectioners’ sugar, I’ve found ways to reduce this sugar content without sacrificing flavor. For the best results, particularly with American buttercream fillings, remember that using high-quality butter is key to achieving a rich, creamy, and delicious macaron filling.

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Are Laduree Macarons Really That Good?

I’d never tried a macaron until a few years ago, just after I wrote the first draft of my novella, Sweet Dreams. As the cliché goes, it was love at first bite. I loved the sweet delicacies.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Einkorn Flour Recipe

Macarons, made with almond flour, and oatmeal raisin cookies made with einkorn flour have more in common than you might think. When baking with einkorn flour, it's important to sift it twice for the best results. Apart from this simple step, these delicious and nutritious cookies are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed just minutes after coming out of the oven.

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Almond Macarons Recipe & Video Tutorial

Almond is a classic flavor and the filling also contains almond flour. Using a high quality almond extract will make the flavor even richer. These lovely almond macarons will brighten any occasion!

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Orange Macarons Recipe & Video Tutorial

Orange curd, like lemon and lime curd, isn’t difficult to find in many grocery, health food or even discount stores. I was in TJ Maxx checking out the jams and jellies section, which is nicely stocked throughout the year, when I saw a jar of orange curd and thought it, might make a nice macaron filling. The taste wasn’t as tangy as I thought it would be so adding orange extract was necessary to get a brighter and tangier orange flavor. 

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Chocolate Coconut Ganache Filling Recipe [Vegan/Non-dairy]
Cinnamon Roll Macarons Recipe & Video
Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method ~ Excerpt
French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 20: Fruit Swirled French Macarons Recipe & Tutorial

Make these brightly colored, swirled French macarons and impress your family and friends! Perfect for Easter, birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, and any special occasion.. This is a never before seen or published recipe for Fruit Swirled French Macarons. 

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 17: Macaroons vs. Macarons

Dive into the deliciously sweet world of French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 17! Join Lisa Maliga as she unravels the age-old debate: Macaroons vs. Macarons. Which team are you on: macaroon or macaron?

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"Baking French Macarons: A Beginner's Guide" Now Available in Paperback

Until this year, I never thought I’d write a cookbook. Sure, I’ve shared recipes before, as soap is made in a kitchen. But soap is easier to make than macarons and even a small bar lasts a lot longer than these delicate desserts.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 15: Lemon Butter Curd Macarons

This time when I made my lemon buttercream filling, I didn’t use any cream. I blended room temperature butter with the powdered sugar [a/k/a confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar]. I looked in the fridge and saw that the heavy whipping cream was a day away from expiring. Not wanting to take a chance, I decided to add the lemon curd. I added just the right amount to make it much tarter than in the past.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 14: Decadent Blackberry Macarons

On Tuesday, I baked my twentieth batch of macarons! Again, I used a natural powdered colorant and the pictures will show you how they turned out.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 12: Blueberry Macarons

I baked two batches of blueberry macarons last month and achieved different results. This was the first time I used a natural powdered colorant. With this type of color, you’ll need to use a bit more of it if you want a vibrant color.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 4: Pink Lemonade Macarons & Lemon Curd Buttercream Filling ~ The Recipe

Dive into the delightful world of French macarons with this vibrant Pink Lemonade Macarons recipe! Get step-by-step instructions for crafting these zesty, pink-hued treats, filled with luscious lemon curd buttercream. Ideal for parties, dessert tables, or a fun baking adventure.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 3: Chocolate Ganache Macarons with Feet!

This batter was unlike the others as it was much thicker. I probably used too much cocoa powder. It had only been sifted once, when added with the sugar and almond flour. Whatever it was, this batch was very difficult to mix and I got so tired I just stopped. As soon as it was awkwardly piped onto the parchment paper, it was already dry.

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