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  1. About Us
  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

  • Spicy Marmalade Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    Spicy Marmalade Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    38

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chewy Marmalade Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Marmalade Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    176

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Carrot Muffins With Marmalade

    Carrot Muffins With Marmalade

    Melissa Clark

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

    29

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Scallion Shrimp With Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Scallion Shrimp With Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

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

    558

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Three Bean Soup

    Three Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    177

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hummus Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

    Hummus Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    29

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta Pesto Soup With Turkey and Spinach

    Pasta Pesto Soup With Turkey and Spinach

    Melissa Clark

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

    665

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Cheesy Orecchiette With Cabbage and Paprika

    One-Pot Cheesy Orecchiette With Cabbage and Paprika

    Melissa Clark

    1179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,179

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    165

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios

    Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios

    Melissa Clark

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

    242

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Rillettes

    Tuna Rillettes

    Melissa Clark

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

    123

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Onion Baked Brie

    French Onion Baked Brie

    Melissa Clark

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

    80

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Braised Pork With Lemon, Olives and Tomatoes

    Braised Pork With Lemon, Olives and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    469

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon-Garlic Brisket

    Lemon-Garlic Brisket

    Melissa Clark

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

    254

    3 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    920

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Melissa Clark

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

    601

    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

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

    88

    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

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

    187

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Melissa Clark

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

    266

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Melissa Clark

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

    390

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

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

    285

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    413

    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.

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

    171

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Melissa Clark

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

    116

    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

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

    112

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    47

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    601

    1 hour, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Melissa Clark

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

    156

    1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Daisy Cake

    Lazy Daisy Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1442 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,442

    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

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

    717

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Melissa Clark

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

    585

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    535

    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

    1412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,412

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Latkes

    Vegan Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    104

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Melissa Clark

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

    395

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    Melissa Clark

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

    321

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Loaded Focaccia

    Loaded Focaccia

    Melissa Clark

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

    144

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    497

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    268

    1¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Melissa Clark

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

    274

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    248

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    1065 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,065

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Melissa Clark

    1124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,124

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Jam Bun  

    Giant Jam Bun  

    Melissa Clark

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

    284

    2 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1708 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,708

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2617 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,617

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,312

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,264

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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