Clementine Macarons with Orange Buttercream Filling

Oh my goodness! Yum! Just the name of these macarons is mouthwatering... never mind these GORGEOUS photos by The Pleasure Monger to show them off.  

 

 

 

How fabulous is that use of typography superimposed over detailed food photograpy? Foodie bloggers, take note! Typography can be a powerful selling point to your food photos.

Lemon Macarons

Lemon Macarons with zesty lemon buttercream... sometimes you simply cannot improve on perfect simplicity.

 

  This recipe keeps the macaons simple and the filling perfectly matched, no need to get all fancy. Sometimes a hot cup of tea and a lemon macaron is the perfect refreshment on a simple, sunny day.

Matcha and Peach Pate de Fruits Macarons

I love Matcha.
And I love Peaches....

      So how about this combination? Matcha and Peach Macarons! This blogger even goes above and beyond by making her own "pate de fruits" (peach candy) for the filling. No kidding, people. She MADE those peach candies pictured below!

Image credit to: Tartletteblog.com

 

Head over to tartletteblog.com for this fantastic matcha-filled recipe.

Snickers Macarons

Check out these amazing snickers-inspired chocolate macarons with dulce de leche, marshmellow peanut nougat and milk chocolate ganache. Everyone loves a snickers! 

 

Photo credit to: 6bittersweets.com

Follow the link for a recipe and FREE banner printable! Snickers Macarons by www.6bittersweets.com

Wasabi and strawberry flavored macarons?

Photo credit to: http://www.britishlarder.co.uk/

Sure! Why not! This blogger presents us with an unsual flavoring combo... A strawberry flavored macaron cookie filled with wasabi white chocolate buttercream, garnished with freeze dried raspberries, chopped pistachios or toasted sesame seeds. An alternative filling suggested is rose flavored jam.

The blogger also suggests using edible glitter to give your macarons a little something extra.

 

Macarons a la Cerise

Photo Credit to: http://www.leplaisirdesmets.fr

 

 These macarons seem to calmly exude a french sophistication... Cherry macarons filled with chocolate ganache or 'macarons a la cerise.'

  Since the macaron is traditionally a french invention, it seems fitting to link to a french recipe. Especially one as delicious looking as this.

  Bon appetit!

Macarons Perfect for Somebody's Birthday!

 

Let's start with something beautiful and fun! Check out this wonderful macaron tutorial by Wedding Chicks. I love the vibrance embodied by these macaron photos.

            These bright macarons practically scream, "Happy Birthday!"

Photo credit to: http://www.weddingchicks.com/

Do you notice how the festive color and presentation help to set the mood for a party? One of the wonderful things about macarons is their VERSATILITY. You can keep them simple, or go wild with the colors and flavors! It all depends on your culinary choices and your presentation.