A tower of pastel macarons looks impressive enough to be fit for the Palace of Versailles. But can you make something that airy, that delicate … that pink? A snowstorm almost got in the way, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those of us who love the more delicate things in life, macarons are the epitome of an elegant sweet treat. When made well, these dainty ...

Hippity-hop, here comes the Easter Bunny! But this year the dapper Monsieur Lapin (French for "rabbit") has dumped the colorful jelly beans and hard-cooked eggs and filled his basket instead with ...

“Don’t underestimate the power of pretty colors,” says editorial food director Jennifer Aaronson of the French macaron’s popularity. No need to tell us — we’re smitten with these luxurious two-bite ...

Colorful, dainty and airy, the macaron is one of France's best-known desserts. It has also become a symbol of girlish glamour. Think of Kirsten Dunst in "Marie Antoinette" surrounded by pyramids of ...

Psst. Wanna know a secret? Macarons aren’t as hard to make as some would have us believe. Do they take more time than a pan of bars? Yup. Does it help to use a pastry bag? You bet. Is there a bit of ...

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