Pierre Herm Macaron: The Ultimate Recipes from the Master Ptissier
Featuring more than 60 elegantly photographed recipes, Pierre Herm Macaron is the definitive guide to macarons. "The Picasso of Pastries, Chef Pierre Herm combines flavors with an artistic flair. . . . A pastry legend long before he put his name on the top of a store marquee." --Wall Street Journal The uncontested leader of French pastry chefs, Pierre Herm has made the macaron one of the most coveted, sought-after desserts from Tokyo to Paris to New York. In this comprehensive look at the beloved pastry, the classics such as vanilla and chocolate are explored alongside Herm's masterful inventions. Can you imagine making these yourself? Hazelnut oil and green asparagus macaronMandarin olive oil macaronMint and pea macaronGreen tea, black sesame, and puffed rice macaronStrawberry and wasabi macaronGreen apple and lovage macaronEspelette pepper/chili and lemon gelee macaronPumpkin and corn macaronFennel and lemon macaronArugula, mint, green apple, and cucumber macaronAnd more! His entirely original and inspired flavor combinations make it clear why Herm's macarons are famous the world over. The genius ptissier's best macaron recipes are revealed for the first time in a gorgeous volume that almost rivals the beauty of the exquisite creations featured within. Beautiful enough to display on your coffee table, this is a cookbook to be used and used and used. Amazing for beginners, it's also a must for serious macaron bakers. Herm includes a kitchen guide, step-by-steps recipes with lavish photography, and much more. If you want to take a step up to a new world of creativity and lusciousness, this is a book for you. Includes a removable step-by-step guide to techniques used throughout the book.