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 ...

“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 ...

Whether you’re at a fancy French bakery or in the frozen foods section of your local Trader Joe’s, it’s hard to resist ...

10. Assembling the macarons: Dust the macarons with the edible gold dust. Pipe some mascarpone (or butter cream/ cream cheese) around the rim leaving space in the center. Add a drop of lemon curd in ...

Cupcakes may be having their moment, but the proliferation of French-style macarons proves there’s room for more than one petite dessert in the spotlight. Washington chefs have embraced the delicate, ...

Hot and dry until our next chance of rain arrives next week. SAN ANTONIO – It’s often regarded as one of the most difficult desserts to make - the macaron. The difficulty in making the perfect macaron ...

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