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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

  • BLT Tacos

    BLT Tacos

    Melissa Clark

    1108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,108

    25 minutes

    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.

  • 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

    1255 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,255

    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

    2352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,352

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Cumin Lamb With Spicy Onions

    Grilled Cumin Lamb With Spicy Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    234

    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

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  • Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    415

    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

    1744 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,744

    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

    1719 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,719

    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

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

    502

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Papaya Salad

    Green Papaya Salad

    Melissa Clark, Chris Shepherd

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

    124

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Melissa Clark

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

    343

    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

    1230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,230

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Artichokes With Ricotta and Peas

    Roasted Artichokes With Ricotta and Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    135

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Artichokes and Pancetta

    Pasta With Artichokes and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

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

    636

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter

    Steamed Artichokes With Lemon Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    304

    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

    3479 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,479

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grapefruit Crumb Cake

    Grapefruit Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    283

    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

    1771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,771

    45 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.

  • 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.

  • Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    47

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Melissa Clark

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

    562

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine, Ginger and Chocolate Tart

    Tangerine, Ginger and Chocolate Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    187

    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

    1890 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,890

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Melissa Clark

    6100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,100

    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

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

    883

    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

    1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,134

    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

    3257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,257

    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

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

    388

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked French Fries

    Baked French Fries

    Melissa Clark

    1548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,548

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    720

    3 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili

    Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili

    Melissa Clark

    3085 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,085

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Coconut Layer Cake

    Banana-Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    311

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thai Red Curry Noodles With Vegetables

    Thai Red Curry Noodles With Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    911

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick-Braised Cod With Herbed Yogurt

    Quick-Braised Cod With Herbed Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,429

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Golden Beet and Winter Squash Salad

    Roasted Golden Beet and Winter Squash Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    516

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggs in Purgatory

    Eggs in Purgatory

    Melissa Clark

    3264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,264

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs 

    Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs 

    Melissa Clark

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

    376

    About 4 hours

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