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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

  • Pistachio Polenta Cake

    Pistachio Polenta Cake

    Melissa Clark, Benjamina Ebuehi

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

    211

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brothy Corn and Salmon Chowder

    Brothy Corn and Salmon Chowder

    Melissa Clark

    1355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,355

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Cumin Green Beans and Chicken

    Stir-Fried Cumin Green Beans and Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    1749 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,749

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Caesar Salad

    Cabbage Caesar Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    742

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melissa Clark’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes

    Melissa Clark’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    483

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Peanut Ginger Noodles

    Cold Peanut Ginger Noodles

    Melissa Clark

    2734 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,734

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Rhubarb

    Roasted Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    320

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Chicken With Asparagus

    Lemon Chicken With Asparagus

    Melissa Clark

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

    833

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Sausages With Chickpeas and Spinach

    Roasted Sausages With Chickpeas and Spinach

    Melissa Clark

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

    730

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Tamale Pie

    Vegetarian Tamale Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,268

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Highlander Shortbreads

    Highlander Shortbreads

    Melissa Clark

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

    265

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Soft Pretzels

    Easy Soft Pretzels

    Melissa Clark

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

    49

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Kugel

    Cauliflower Kugel

    Melissa Clark

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

    157

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Harissa Vinaigrette

    Roasted Carrots With Harissa Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark, Hillary Sterling

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

    126

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Matzo

    Homemade Matzo

    Melissa Clark, Hillary Sterling

    57 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    57

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Marmalade Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    Spicy Marmalade Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    776

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Muffins With Marmalade

    Carrot Muffins With Marmalade

    Melissa Clark

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

    364

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chewy Marmalade Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Marmalade Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    580

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Scallion Shrimp With Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Scallion Shrimp With Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    1236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,236

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hummus Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

    Hummus Soup With Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    79

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Three Bean Soup

    Three Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    285

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Pesto Soup With Turkey and Spinach

    Pasta Pesto Soup With Turkey and Spinach

    Melissa Clark

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

    976

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Cheesy Orecchiette With Cabbage and Paprika

    One-Pot Cheesy Orecchiette With Cabbage and Paprika

    Melissa Clark

    1773 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,773

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    276

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna Rillettes

    Tuna Rillettes

    Melissa Clark

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

    147

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios

    Delicata Squash Tart With Hot Honey and Pistachios

    Melissa Clark

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

    291

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Onion Baked Brie

    French Onion Baked Brie

    Melissa Clark

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

    100

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Pork With Lemon, Olives and Tomatoes

    Braised Pork With Lemon, Olives and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    639

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Garlic Brisket

    Lemon-Garlic Brisket

    Melissa Clark

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

    345

    3 ¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies

    Melissa Clark

    1125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,125

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Classic Thanksgiving Turkey

    Melissa Clark

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

    615

    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

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

    108

    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

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

    205

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Pasta With White Beans, Olives and Fennel

    Melissa Clark

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

    369

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Pasta With Miso, Parmesan and Pickled Peppers

    Melissa Clark

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

    495

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Pasta With Lemon, Capers and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

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

    342

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Sheet-Pan Ratatouille With Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    784

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cantonese Noodle Soup

    Cantonese Noodle Soup

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

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

    189

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Melissa Clark

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

    124

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    61

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Lee Farrington

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

    120

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    936

    1 hour, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Melissa Clark

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

    194

    1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Daisy Cake

    Lazy Daisy Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,884

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Melissa Clark, Renee Erickson

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

    769

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Melissa Clark

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

    662

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    644

    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

    1697 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,697

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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