What if we made our coffee or tea break a little more elegant with homemade chocolate macarons? These delicate French treats may be a bit of a challenge, but the reward is absolutely worth it. With ...

May 31 is National Macaroon Day. Pictured: People enjoy a Coconut Cocktail at the Pasifika Festival held at Western Springs, Saturday. Pasifika is a day long celebration of life from the Islands in ...

Eclair French Pastry is a locally-owned business that provides many flavors of French pastries: eclairs, choux pastry, fruit tarts and cookies. They recently partnered with a local coffee roaster, ...

French macarons aren't hard to make—just follow to the recipe exactly and remember to breathe. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Sift powdered sugar, almond flour, and hazelnut flour (if ...

Coconut Macaroons must be one of the easiest sweet treats to make. That's thanks to sweetened condensed milk, which not only provides sugary sweetness, but also has a viscous texture that helps hold ...

• 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 5 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature ...

1. To make chocolate filling: Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool. Cover and ...