Inside the box were several delicate looking sandwich cookies, which I later learned were called macarons. I was confused about the name because it seemed so similar to "macaroon" -- but the two ...

or baking powder (This is about macarons versus macaroons), the oven-baked batter expands from the water inside turning to ...

This easy-to-follow recipe doesn't require a sugar thermometer but it does show you how to take your first steps on your macaron journey. Blend the ground almonds and icing sugar in a food ...

For the macarons, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan ... Remove the pan from the heat, keeping the bowl inside it. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl using an electric whisk set to a high speed ...