35 Easy but Impressive Recipes

Serve these next time you’re hosting a dinner party, out-of-town guests, or a big celebration—they’ll blow everyone away but won’t ask too much of you in the way of preparation.

Cinnamon Pinwheel Biscuits 85

Popovers 91

Brioche Pancakes 109

Dutch Baby 110

Bacon–Brown Sugar Waffles 112

Overnight Waffles 113

Chocolate–Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast 120

Crêpes Suzette 122

Cake Doughnuts 128

Black and White Cookies 152

Tuiles (or Dessert Cups) 154

Pavlova 175

Molten Chocolate Cake 202

Dense Flourless Chocolate Cake 203

Death-by-Chocolate Torte 207

Chocolate-Hazelnut Torte 207

Olive Oil Cake 216

Pear Galette 268

Lemon Meringue Pie 278

Bananas Foster 304

Chocolate Mousse 330

Tiramisu 333

Chocolate Truffles 347

Cheese Straws 366

No-Knead Bread 404

Cinnamon Rolls 429

Bagels 441

Cream Puffs 451

Sugar Puffs 453

Gougères 453

Éclairs 456

Baklava 489

Pear Croustade 491

Cheese Quiche 518

Baked Brie 533