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  2. Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark is a food reporter and columnist for The New York Times and NYT Cooking, for which she creates recipes, hosts videos and is one of the writers of the Cooking newsletter. She’s also written dozens of cookbooks. A native of Brooklyn, she knows where to find the best bagel.

Recipes by Melissa Clark

960 recipes

  • Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Melissa Clark

    20 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    20

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Melissa Clark

    512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    512

    3½ hours, plus at least 12 hours’ brining time

    or to save this recipe.

  • 1-2-3-4 Cake With Mocha Buttercream

    1-2-3-4 Cake With Mocha Buttercream

    Melissa Clark

    74 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    74

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Wine Roasted Pears With Cardamom Crumble

    Red-Wine Roasted Pears With Cardamom Crumble

    Melissa Clark

    124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    124

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Melissa Clark

    177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    177

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

    213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    213

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    228

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

    337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    337

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cantonese Noodle Soup

    Cantonese Noodle Soup

    Melissa Clark, Lane Li of Noodle Lane, Brooklyn, N.Y.

    150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    150

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Melissa Clark

    107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    107

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Lee Farrington

    98 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    98

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    38 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    38

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Melissa Clark

    445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    445

    1 hour, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Melissa Clark

    153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    153

    1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Daisy Cake

    Lazy Daisy Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,312

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Melissa Clark, Renee Erickson

    659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    659

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Melissa Clark

    530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    530

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    Melissa Clark

    365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    365

    3 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gnocchi With Sausages and Peppers

    Sheet-Pan Gnocchi With Sausages and Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    1246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,246

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Latkes

    Vegan Latkes

    Melissa Clark

    65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    65

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    342

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    Melissa Clark

    221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    221

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Loaded Focaccia

    Loaded Focaccia

    Melissa Clark

    130 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    130

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    424

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    192

    1¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    251 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    251

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    861 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    861

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

    227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    227

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Melissa Clark

    784 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    784

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Jam Bun  

    Giant Jam Bun  

    Melissa Clark

    258 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    258

    2 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,615

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,293

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    Melissa Clark

    1094 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,094

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,196

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Melissa Clark

    284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    284

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1624 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,624

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

    1626 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,626

    70 to 80 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    17 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    17

    25 minutes, plus 1 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

    95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    95

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    282

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Melissa Clark

    927 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    927

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • S’mores Tart

    S’mores Tart

    Melissa Clark

    114 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    114

    4 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven S’mores

    Oven S’mores

    Melissa Clark

    94 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    94

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,484

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,385

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Melissa Clark, Irene Kuo

    330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    330

    30 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Pullao

    Shrimp Pullao

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

    453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    453

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark, Edna Lewis

    96 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    96

    about 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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