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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

  • 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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Vegan ‘Cheesy’ Popcorn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    414

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Pimentón Popcorn

    Spicy Pimentón Popcorn

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    321

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Grain Pancakes

    Whole-Grain Pancakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,708

    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

    1712 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,712

    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

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

    123

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Pan-Seared Hake and Asparagus With Aioli

    Melissa Clark

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

    341

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake

    Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,521

    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

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

    529

    25 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Pound Cake

    Rhubarb Pound Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,228

    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

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

    629

    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

    3458 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,458

    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

    1752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,752

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Lime-Sugar Dipping Salt

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    46

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cilantro-Cumin Dip

    Cilantro-Cumin Dip

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    117

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Mint Dip

    Avocado-Mint Dip

    Melissa Clark, Ilene Rosen, Donna Gelb

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

    181

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Brown-Butter Chocolate Oatmeal

    Melissa Clark

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

    560

    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

    1862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,862

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Sesame Chicken With Cashews and Dates

    Melissa Clark

    6002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,002

    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

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

    880

    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

    1128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,128

    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

    3233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,233

    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

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

    387

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked French Fries

    Baked French Fries

    Melissa Clark

    1526 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,526

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Beer-Braised Beef and Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    719

    3 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili

    Pressure Cooker Classic Beef Chili

    Melissa Clark

    2999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,999

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana-Coconut Layer Cake

    Banana-Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    309

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thai Red Curry Noodles With Vegetables

    Thai Red Curry Noodles With Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    906

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quick-Braised Cod With Herbed Yogurt

    Quick-Braised Cod With Herbed Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,420

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Golden Beet and Winter Squash Salad

    Roasted Golden Beet and Winter Squash Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    501

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggs in Purgatory

    Eggs in Purgatory

    Melissa Clark

    3227 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,227

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs 

    Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs 

    Melissa Clark

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

    374

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Spicy Roasted Broccoli Pasta

    Sheet-Pan Spicy Roasted Broccoli Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    3613 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,613

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gougères With Pancetta and Sage

    Gougères With Pancetta and Sage

    Melissa Clark

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

    308

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Gougères

    Classic Gougères

    Melissa Clark

    1283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,283

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flourless Cocoa Cookies

    Flourless Cocoa Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Erin Jeanne McDowell

    3691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,691

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crumb Cake With Coconut-Pistachio Topping

    Crumb Cake With Coconut-Pistachio Topping

    Melissa Clark, Amy Emberling, Frank Carollo

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

    72

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus drying time (see Note)

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

    Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

    Melissa Clark, Jim Lahey, Maya Joseph

    1788 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,788

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mackerel With Lemon Olive Oil and Tomatoes

    Mackerel With Lemon Olive Oil and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    223

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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