Macarons seduce the senses with their delicate crunch and velvet filling. Now, French chef José Maréchal discloses all the tips and techniques you need to make these little treats. First master the nine classic flavours, then create your own signature macaron. Key points: Secrets of Macarons, the definitive guide to macarons from French chef José Maréchal, will equip the reader with extensive information on every stage of the process, from the ingredients and equipment required to an array of dazzling finishing touches; in addition to nine classic macaron flavours, the book also includes a chapter on speciality macarons for the experienced baker; this affordable source of baking and decorating tips would make the perfect gift, and is sure to inspire creativity and an endless number of macaron combinations.
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José Maréchal has a passion for cooking and the traditional art of pâtisserie. At the age of 32, after a career working in many prestigious establishments, he is chef and partner at Café Noir, in Paris' 20th Arrondissement.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Dean
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a beautifully produced little volume, which is only about a centimetre thick and little bigger than a paperback novel, yet manages to cram in everything there is to know about making macarons. The embossed silver title and the artistic cover photograph indicate that you are in for a treat before you even open the book. Inside, the photographs, which appear on every page, are stunning. The book is split into two equal halves; the first half deals with ingredients and techniques, while the second part describes classic macaron recipes. The book's thoroughness is apparent right from the very first section on "the almond", three pages of pertinent facts plus detailed answers to questions such as "Can I use whole almonds and grind them myself?" (Yes). Every aspect of technique is described and illustrated in detail, including both french and italian meringue recipes. The section on making different ganache bases (with dark, milk, or white chocolate, or fruit coulis) alone is worth the price of the book to me.
The second half gives detailed recipes for nine classic macaron flavours such as raspberry, pistachio, and chocolate, as well as some interesting variations. All are illustrated with photographs to make your mouth water. The basic (italian) macaron method is repeated word by word for each recipe. This can seem a bit unnecessary, but it does save you from having to flip back to the techniques section to check the tricky details. One criticism is that the text is printed in a tiny font. In fact there is so much information on each page that I suspect the original book was larger and has been shrunk down for this Murdoch edition. That's right, Murdoch Books Pty Limited produced this.... Read more ›
The second half gives detailed recipes for nine classic macaron flavours such as raspberry, pistachio, and chocolate, as well as some interesting variations. All are illustrated with photographs to make your mouth water. The basic (italian) macaron method is repeated word by word for each recipe. This can seem a bit unnecessary, but it does save you from having to flip back to the techniques section to check the tricky details. One criticism is that the text is printed in a tiny font. In fact there is so much information on each page that I suspect the original book was larger and has been shrunk down for this Murdoch edition. That's right, Murdoch Books Pty Limited produced this.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sally W
Format:Hardcover
This is a nice little volume with good all round information about the ingredients and methods for making macarons. It has well laid out pages and attractive photos. But, as the previous reviewer mentioned, apart from 6 'speciality' recipes at the back the other 9 recipes are identical in ingredients (apart from food colouring), method and assembly. The only real difference in these 9 rercipes, apart from colour, comes in the filling.
That said, I am still happy I bought this book, but it could have saved on a few pages and repetition.
That said, I am still happy I bought this book, but it could have saved on a few pages and repetition.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
Format:Hardcover
I have made macarons several times now with varying degrees of success. I had previously been put off the Pierre Hermes method because it sounded too complex. On a whim, after a failed batch of macks, I bought this book after reading about it on a food blog... and I'm so glad I did.
The book is wonderfully laid out with the first 50 or so pages detailing each ingredient and technique involved in the process of making perfect macarons. I agree with other reviewers that the standard macaron recipe perhaps appears a little too often over the next 40 pages however it's nice not to have to flick back through to find it after you've decided on your flavour combination.
Last night I made my first batch using its "secrets" and they are far and away the best I have ever made. They are so smooth and perfectly rounded as they stand on their beautifully risen feet. I've bought worse from a shop. I didn't even have to follow the recipe like a pedant, in fact I combined a few steps to save a bit of time and they still came out like a dream.
In short if you have made macarons with varying success, or just want to make them in the future, then buy this book. It's not even what you would pay for 6 of the little beauties.
The book is wonderfully laid out with the first 50 or so pages detailing each ingredient and technique involved in the process of making perfect macarons. I agree with other reviewers that the standard macaron recipe perhaps appears a little too often over the next 40 pages however it's nice not to have to flick back through to find it after you've decided on your flavour combination.
Last night I made my first batch using its "secrets" and they are far and away the best I have ever made. They are so smooth and perfectly rounded as they stand on their beautifully risen feet. I've bought worse from a shop. I didn't even have to follow the recipe like a pedant, in fact I combined a few steps to save a bit of time and they still came out like a dream.
In short if you have made macarons with varying success, or just want to make them in the future, then buy this book. It's not even what you would pay for 6 of the little beauties.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Djv Yeates
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have bought several books, been on a course, read all the online recipes and blogs, and this little book is the best. If only it had been the first! Making good macarons is a science, and the author discusses everything scientifically, from the constitution of eggs and almonds, to why some utensils work better than others. If you want to make great macarons, buy this book and STICK TO THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, and you will achieve it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gattemelata
Format:Hardcover
Love this book - small and gorgeous. Beautiful, elegant, understated photography. As others have commented, the basic recipe is repeated rather more often than needed, but that doesn't bother me (it's mainly the italian, sugar syrup recipe (which I've yet to try), with less information on the french dry recipe). It has a good section on the ingredients (nutritional value and how they work in the recipes). Some nice ideas for decorating and some interesting alternatives (walnuts, hazelnuts etc) at the back.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Green Beans
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a bit disappointed by this book. There are a few pages written on each of the ingredients which go into making macarons; eggs, sugar, ground almonds, etc. and mixed in amongst this are the steps you need to follow to make a macaron. There are then separate recipes for each of the seven classic macaron flavours, which as someone else commented are near identical. The trouble is the recipe is not written up in sufficient detail to follow so you have to go back to read through the relevant step against each ingedient. Nowhere in this book is there presented a continous step-by-step guide to making a macaron instead you will find yourself flicking backwards and forwards though the book. I'd reccommend looking elsewhere, in fact you might as well just look at the Mary Berry recipe from the Great British bake off on the BBC recipe web-site, it's free and considierably easier to follow.
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Macaroned!
This is a great book, with lots of useful, and easy to follow recipes. I would recommend it for everyone.
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Secrets of Macarons
First Macaron book I've seen which explains everything about the ingredients and how to prepare these delicacies! I can recommend it!
Published 4 months ago by Diana
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As good as I'd hoped
Secrets of Macarons
Found this book better than a lot of others I've been looking at. Informative and good ideas
Found this book better than a lot of others I've been looking at. Informative and good ideas
Published 4 months ago by Stars 'n' Back
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really in depth book
I enjoyed this book very much, it is very clear and precise in its recipes and in its techniques. I liked it very much. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynn Cooke
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recipe book
fantastic little book, full of hints and tips and explains all equipment needed as well as common problems and how to avoid them, great recipes and easy to follow
Published 5 months ago by Sarah Kane
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Good Little Book
Very good book for beginning. Good photos and easy to follow text. Well worth buying if this is something you want to do.
Published 6 months ago by I. Finney
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Great book for novice macaron makers
The ingredients and techniques are clearly explained, the recipies create delicious treats, and the trouble shooting advice has helped me to improve each time
Published 6 months ago by EMB
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Macarons that work!
Having tried many times to make Macarons from other recipe books, with varied lack of success, I bought Jose Marechal's book. Read more
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