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The Lighter Side of French Cooking
Welcome to Mad about Macarons, the healthy French food blog in Paris with easy French recipes and simple ingredients. Expect lighter meals that will make your taste buds do the can-can - with less sugar, more flavour.
Latest winter recipes:
Christmas Treats
From pumpkin macarons to French gingerbread men, enjoy these teatime treats for the ultimate French Christmas.
Edible Gifts
Christmas treats that can be given as food gifts, easy to prepare in advance.
French Appetizers
Known as l'entrée in France, kick off your meal with these French appetizers or starters with a twist.
Winter Dinner Ideas
Be inspired with some French main dishes for your winter meals - or any time of year! Coq au vin and Blanquette can also be made with turkey or chicken.
Make-Ahead Recipes
Recipes, including side dishes, that can be made ahead so you can have fun too.
BONJOUR & WELCOME
Meet Jill
Jill Colonna’s Paris based food blog shares a healthy French lifestyle via easy recipes and local food guides.
A Scottish-French home cook and author, Jill shares 32 years' culinary experience in Paris, cooking lighter meals with less sugar and more flavour. Using local, seasonal ingredients, she proves that French cooking isn't all butter and cream!
Initially created in 2010 with her 1st cookbook, Mad About Macarons has inspired both home cooks and professional bakers.
Famous French Dishes
Famous French dishes ideal for winter meals. From savoury to dessert, many have a story behind them.
French Market Guide
What's in season this month? Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables from the French farmers' market guide. Discover fun facts, recipes - even popular French expressions using them!
Watch the recipes
Some of your favourite recipes are on video! From her Corsican Mother-in-law’s mint omelette, join Jill to make healthy and easy French recipes. Come behind the scenes in our local bakery in Saint Germain-en-Laye to discover the best French Toast and coconut macaroons.
