Macarons (Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd)

65 recipes for chic and delicious treats Step-by-step instruction and more than 60 recipes for simple and decorated French macarons. Stylish, picture-perfect and delicious, macarons are the ultimate in pretty sweet treats.

Adaptable to any colour scheme or flavouring, these delicate little fancies make the perfect gift or centrepiece for a smart afternoon tea. This gorgeous book gives you step-by-step instructions on how to master the basic macaron recipe so that you always get a crisp exterior, chewy cookie, and flavoursome filling.

Flavours to enjoy include salted caramel, pistachio, lemon, cappuccino, cherry and chocolate, malted milk chocolate, and raspberry and passion fruit. Once mastered, you can try your hand at the beautiful decorated macarons, from pandas to flowers, caterpillars to Chinese lanterns, bumble bees to tennis balls, these stunning and playful designs will delight and thrill at any occasion.

First Published in 2011, this is a new edition.