French Macarons for Beginners: Foolproof Recipes with 30 Shells and 30 Fillings

I am so glad I got this book. The recipes are easy to understand and so so yummy. I had never made macarons before and this is the perfect way to learn. My favorite part is the section on navigating troubles - as it tells you exactly why certain things (like cracked shells) are happening!! So far I have made the strawberry shells with lemon curd filling, mocha shells with nutella filling, and lemon shells with lemon buttercream filling. All AMAZING!

This book is phenomenal. Our family has always loved macarons, so I thought I would get it to try as a family activity. It was a hit. The recipes are easy to follow and the cookies turned out great. I purchased a couple of the macaron silicon cooking mats with the circles (ensures consistent cookie sizing). It has become a new tradition over the holidays to make these cookies and give them as gifts. With the amount of recipes in the book, you will never need to buy another macaron cookie book.

Avid baker but never tried macarons. Ordered this book and nailed them on my second batch. Easy to follow instructions and DELICIOUS recipes.

I am a true macaron beginner, and have never even used a piping bag before. I consider my skills to be intermediate. I bought this book as part of a bundle with food coloring and silicone baking mat with piping bag and tips. The book is very clear and the instructions are concise. I was able to successfully make my first batch of macarons and they were not only beautiful, but delicious. The author's instructions made this an easy, no fuss process. I love that the book contains such a variety of both classic macaron flavors and updated but easy macaron flavors. It includes a troubleshooting section, which is especially helpful. My only issue with the book is the waste of paper and printing with the instructions. The instructions for the shells are exactly the same every single time. Sometimes steps 5 and 6 are combined, sometimes not, but they give exactly the same information either way. The only variation is in step one, when the flavoring ingredient is added. But not every recipe's instructions were edited to include the flavoring ingredient. For example, the Cinnamon Shells recipe leaves out the cinnamon called for in the recipe. It should be in the first step. But a true beginner to baking would follow the steps exactly and not add the cinnamon. Once you have completed folding the dry ingredients into the meringue, it's too late to add it. Also, there is a section that talks about ingredients and if they are or aren't necessary. However, in the buttercream recipes, she uses almond milk. I don't keep almond milk on hand, but not being a true beginner, I knew that I could use cream or regular milk instead. Beginning bakers might buy a half gallon of almond milk thinking it's necessary, just to use 3 tablespoons out of it, and waste the rest. Overall, this is an excellent book, well put together with clear (although repetitive) instructions, and delicious but easy flavors. I will happily work my way through all the recipes and combinations possible.

Great book with great recipes. A lot of my macaron recipes I found online just weren’t going what I wanted then to do I kept getting hollow shells etc. now that I started using this book my shells are full and have great flavor

What a great book for starting out your macaron era! I'm so excited to try some of these recipes!

Wonderful recipes and great suggestions for the filling to go with each shell. My 13 year old son has made multiple recipes from the book and we have enjoyed them all!

Definitely recommend for new beginners. Step by step directions.

Step-by-step instructions, lists all usual problems with making macarons alongside possible solutions. Liked how it did all that in an uplifting, encouraging tone. Good publication, mouth-drooling photographs and recipes. Can't wait to get baking!

Fast Delivery, received item with a slight teared but that's fine cos the inside is in good condition. Yet to look thru, hope I can do some Macarons soon..lol..🤗 Thank you very much.

This was my first time making macrons and following the recipe and well laid out instructions and guide at the beginning, they turned out perfectly!! So excited to try more of the recipes!

Bought as a gift for a teenager who loves macaroons and the gift was well received.

Ggood for the beginners. Instructions are Easy to follow.