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    Home โ€ข Recipes

    Macarons

    French macarons made simple - from detailed step-by-step recipes to expert tips and where to find the best in Paris.

    Naturally gluten-free, macarons are perfect for using up leftover egg whites. If youโ€™re wondering what to do with the yolks, try my collection of egg yolk recipes including classic French custard desserts like crรจme caramel.

    I wrote the first macaron cookbook published in the UK in 2010, and after years of testing, I now share a confidence-building way to make them at home - with recipes that use less sugar for better flavour.

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    Bonjour - I'm Jill

    Enjoy reliable French recipes for real home kitchens - seasonal family food, macarons and desserts with less unnecessary sugar and more flavour.

    Iโ€™m Jill Colonna, a Scottish-French author and home cook, living and cooking in Paris for 30+ years. In 2010, I wrote one of the first macaron cookbooks in English.

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