Learn to make pastry chef Cecile Cannone's delectable macarons that Zagat says, "rival those in Paris," and the New York Times calls, "feather-light, at once crunchy and chewy, and distinguished by rich buttercream filling." Cuter than a cupcake and more delicious, the adorable macaron is très en vogue. Now you can make these crowd-pleasing cookies at home! Packed with helpful and inspiring color photos, this book offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons, including: - Step-by-step instructions for baking perfect shells - Simple tricks for making smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fillings - Decorating tips for dazzling, artistic cookies - Delectable flavors from chocolate and espresso to lemon and pistachio Be careful. "Addictive." -- Time Out New York.