Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home

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Macarons, the stuff of bakers & rsquo; candy-coated dreams, have taken the world by storm and are demystified here for the home baker, With dozens of flavor combinations, recipes are structured with three basic shell methods & mdash;French, Swiss, and Italian & mdash;plus one never-before-seen Easiest French Macaron Method. Pick one that works for you, and go on to create French-inspired pastry magic with nothing more than a mixer, an oven, and a piping bag. Try shells flavored with pistachio, blackberry, coconut, and red velvet, filled with the likes of sesame buttercream, strawberry guava p & acir.;All About the Macarons; A Brief History; Base Macaron Recipes; Sweet Shells; Savory Shells; Ganache Fillings; Creamy Fillings; Caramel Fillings; Frozen Fillings; Fruit-Based Fillings; Favorite American Classics; Savory Fillings; For Less-Than-Perfect Macarons; Troubleshooting Guide; Oven Temperature Issuesand Alternate Baking Instructions; Resources; Acknowledgments; Index. All About the Macarons A Brief History Base Macaron Recipes Sweet Shells Savory Shells Ganache Fillings Creamy Fillings Caramel Fillings Frozen Fillings Fruit-Based Fillings Favorite American Classics Savory Fillings For Less-Than-Perfect Macarons Troubleshooting Guide Oven Temperature Issuesand Alternate Baking Instructions Resources Acknowledgments Index.