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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 Spaghetti With Caramelized Onions and Herbs

    Spicy Spaghetti With Caramelized Onions and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    791

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chickpeas With Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

    Spiced Chickpeas With Cauliflower and Roasted Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    2557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,557

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,238

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tostadas With Black Beans and Peppers

    Sheet-Pan Tostadas With Black Beans and Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    1174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,174

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bay Leaf Chicken With Orange Parsley Salad

    Bay Leaf Chicken With Orange Parsley Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    250

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shortbread Plum Tart With Honey and Cinnamon

    Shortbread Plum Tart With Honey and Cinnamon

    Melissa Clark

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

    422

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ratatouille Pie

    Ratatouille Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    632

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind

    Persian Cod With Herbs and Tamarind

    Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani

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

    193

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • BLT Tacos

    BLT Tacos

    Melissa Clark

    1111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,111

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn-Seafood Stew With Avocado and Chiles

    Corn-Seafood Stew With Avocado and Chiles

    Melissa Clark, Jose Salazar

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

    416

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Blueberry Bars

    Lemon-Blueberry Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1262 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,262

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Eggplant and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

    Roasted Eggplant and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

    Melissa Clark

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

    205

    1 1/2 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Nondairy Yogurt

    Homemade Nondairy Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

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

    212

    20 minutes, plus fermentation and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Avocado Salad With Herbs and Capers

    Avocado Salad With Herbs and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    2362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,362

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cumin Lamb With Spicy Onions

    Grilled Cumin Lamb With Spicy Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    235

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Raspberry Pie

    Peach Raspberry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    392

    2 1/4 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Sugar Caramel Corn

    Coconut Sugar Caramel Corn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    116

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    416

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Pimentón Popcorn

    Spicy Pimentón Popcorn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    322

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Grain Pancakes

    Whole-Grain Pancakes

    Melissa Clark

    1779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,779

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Milanese With Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

    Chicken Milanese With Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1737 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,737

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Shishito Peppers With Corn and Japanese Curry

    Seared Shishito Peppers With Corn and Japanese Curry

    Melissa Clark, Chris Shepherd

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

    250

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Herb-Marinated Chicken

    Seared Herb-Marinated Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Chris Shepherd

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

    503

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Papaya Salad

    Green Papaya Salad

    Melissa Clark, Chris Shepherd

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

    127

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Melissa Clark

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

    344

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake

    Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,522

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak Salad With Chile and Brown Sugar

    Grilled Steak Salad With Chile and Brown Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    531

    25 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Pound Cake

    Rhubarb Pound Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,233

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Artichokes With Ricotta and Peas

    Roasted Artichokes With Ricotta and Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    138

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Artichokes and Pancetta

    Pasta With Artichokes and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

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

    641

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter

    Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    306

    1 1/4 to 2 hours, depending on size

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger-Scallion Chicken

    Ginger-Scallion Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Lan Hing Riggin

    3493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,493

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grapefruit Crumb Cake

    Grapefruit Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    286

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Risotto With Taleggio

    Spinach Risotto With Taleggio

    Melissa Clark, Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, Joseph Trivelli, Rose Gray

    1796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,796

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Cumin Dip

    Cilantro-Cumin Dip

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    119

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Mint Dip

    Avocado-Mint Dip

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    182

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    48

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Melissa Clark

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

    564

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine, Ginger and Chocolate Tart

    Tangerine, Ginger and Chocolate Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    188

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Roasted Cauliflower and Blue Cheese

    Pasta With Roasted Cauliflower and Blue Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,912

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Melissa Clark

    6252 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,252

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Potatoes and Turnips

    Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Potatoes and Turnips

    Melissa Clark

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

    886

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Sausage Parmesan With Garlicky Broccoli

    Sheet-Pan Sausage Parmesan With Garlicky Broccoli

    Melissa Clark

    1143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,143

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Cumin Pork Chops and Brussels Sprouts

    Sheet-Pan Cumin Pork Chops and Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

    3283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,283

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Bean Stew With Fried Onions and Cilantro

    Red Bean Stew With Fried Onions and Cilantro

    Melissa Clark

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

    504

    About 2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Cookies With White Chocolate and Cherries

    Chocolate Cookies With White Chocolate and Cherries

    Melissa Clark

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

    390

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked French Fries

    Baked French Fries

    Melissa Clark

    1571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,571

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    723

    3 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

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