Dive into the delicious world of French macarons with Part 5 of Lisa Maliga's baking adventures! Discover how to create decadent chocolate ganache macarons with expert tips and tricks. Perfect your macaron skills and impress your friends with these delightful treats.
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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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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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The macaron saga continues as I want to test the King Arthur “super finely ground” almond flour I’d found for a dollar less at Walmart. I also wanted to try a strawberry buttercream filling because I love strawberries and the idea of a buttercream filling seemed decadent to me.
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Macarons are made with a few basic ingredients: sugar, egg whites, almond flour, and color for the shells. Fillings can vary, including options like jams, Nutella, caramel, or lemon curd. You can also create your own fillings, such as buttercream or chocolate ganache. While I had most ingredients and tools, I was missing almond flour, but had sugar and fresh eggs. I had watched several YouTube tutorials to learn how to make them. Maybe it wouldn’t be too difficult…
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One childhood Christmas tradition that started when I was young and continued until I was in my late-teens was the Christmas Card Clothesline.
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Activated charcoal is the kind of coal you want to use any time of the year!
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Looking for a luxurious, all-natural soap that’s as gentle as it is nourishing? This Oatmeal, Honey & Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe is the perfect blend of soothing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and rejuvenated. Made with high-quality goat’s milk, the natural exfoliation of oatmeal, and the sweet, skin-loving benefits of honey, this melt and pour soap is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a homemade skincare treat. Whether you're a DIY soap-making enthusiast or just starting out, this simple recipe is an easy way to create your own spa-worthy soap bars in the comfort of your home.
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Macarons and sweet dreams? Yes, the two go together quite well. Macarons are sweet and somewhat crispy little cookies that can be filled with butter cream or chocolate ganache or various types of jams. They’re usually made with almond flour and are gluten-free. Macarons are often quite colorful, as you know if you’ve seen them. My opinion is that they’re the best kind of dessert—small and delicate. Fancy but not outrageously so.
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