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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

  • Pan-Seared Steak With Red Wine Sauce

    Pan-Seared Steak With Red Wine Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,577

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Soufflé

    Strawberry Soufflé

    Melissa Clark

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

    206

    65 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Bourguignon

    Beef Bourguignon

    Melissa Clark

    11926 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,926

    2 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Almond Cakes With Chocolate or Cherry

    Mini Almond Cakes With Chocolate or Cherry

    Melissa Clark

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

    676

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Chocolate Pudding

    Pressure Cooker Chocolate Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    363

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Spicy Pork Shoulder

    Pressure Cooker Spicy Pork Shoulder

    Melissa Clark

    3138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,138

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Pork With Citrus and Mint

    Pressure Cooker Pork With Citrus and Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    714

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Beef Short Ribs With Red Wine and Chile

    Pressure Cooker Beef Short Ribs With Red Wine and Chile

    Melissa Clark

    2114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,114

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buckwheat Popovers

    Buckwheat Popovers

    Melissa Clark

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

    342

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Cheese Fondue

    Classic Cheese Fondue

    Melissa Clark

    1287 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,287

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Gorgonzola Fondue

    Sweet Gorgonzola Fondue

    Melissa Clark

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

    28

    15 minutes

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  • Italian Fonduta

    Italian Fonduta

    Melissa Clark

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

    57

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Queso Fundido

    Queso Fundido

    Melissa Clark

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

    73

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Swedish Meatballs

    Swedish Meatballs

    Melissa Clark

    2889 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,889

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Farro With Roasted Squash, Feta and Mint

    Farro With Roasted Squash, Feta and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    2030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,030

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Potted Shrimp

    Spiced Potted Shrimp

    Melissa Clark

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

    80

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Challah

    Olive Oil Challah

    Melissa Clark, Myrna Aronson

    1808 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,808

    3 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked French Toast With Oat Crumble Topping

    Baked French Toast With Oat Crumble Topping

    Melissa Clark

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

    663

    1 1/2 hours, plus 4 hours' resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butterflied Leg of Lamb With Lemon Salsa Verde

    Butterflied Leg of Lamb With Lemon Salsa Verde

    Melissa Clark

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

    750

    45 minutes, plus at least one hour's marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Golden Raisin and Pecan Thins

    Golden Raisin and Pecan Thins

    Melissa Clark, Genevieve Ko

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

    137

    1 hour plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blondies With a Strawberry-Balsamic Swirl

    Blondies With a Strawberry-Balsamic Swirl

    Melissa Clark, Irvin Lin

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

    311

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sacher Torte

    Sacher Torte

    Melissa Clark, Luisa Weiss

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

    316

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tahini Shortbread Cookies

    Tahini Shortbread Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Ana Sortun, Maura Kilpatrick

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

    457

    40 minutes, plus at least 4 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio, Rose and Strawberry Buns

    Pistachio, Rose and Strawberry Buns

    Melissa Clark, Itamar Srulovich, Sarit Packer

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

    206

    1 1/2 hours plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Semolina and Almond Cookies

    Moroccan Semolina and Almond Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Dorie Greenspan

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

    717

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Salad With Pancetta and Fried Eggs

    Spinach Salad With Pancetta and Fried Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    393

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maraschino Cherries

    Maraschino Cherries

    Melissa Clark

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

    197

    20 minutes, plus 2 days' macerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Splayed Turkey With Herbs

    Splayed Turkey With Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    401

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 24 hours' brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pork Stew With Garam Masala

    Coconut Pork Stew With Garam Masala

    Melissa Clark

    1112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,112

    3 hours, plus overnight marinating and soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mackerel With Olives, Almonds and Mint

    Mackerel With Olives, Almonds and Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    140

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Drizzle Cake

    Lemon Drizzle Cake

    Melissa Clark, Mary Berry

    1630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,630

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Victoria Sponge Cake

    Victoria Sponge Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,457

    50 minutes, plus an hour's cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Beans With Mustard Seeds, Cashews and Coconut

    Green Beans With Mustard Seeds, Cashews and Coconut

    Melissa Clark

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

    542

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Snacking Cake With Brown Butter Glaze

    Pear Snacking Cake With Brown Butter Glaze

    Melissa Clark

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

    438

    1 1/4 hours, plus setting and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin

    Breton Tuna and White Bean Gratin

    Melissa Clark, Diana Henry

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

    869

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt and Cilantro-Chile Sauce

    Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt and Cilantro-Chile Sauce

    Melissa Clark, Diana Henry

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

    678

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Dates, Feta and Tahini

    Lamb Chops With Dates, Feta and Tahini

    Melissa Clark, Diana Henry

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

    403

    25 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken With Figs and Rosemary

    Roasted Chicken With Figs and Rosemary

    Melissa Clark

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Clafoutis With Corn and Swiss Chard

    Savory Clafoutis With Corn and Swiss Chard

    Melissa Clark

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

    637

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,586

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Elotes (Grilled Corn With Cheese, Lime and Chile)

    Elotes (Grilled Corn With Cheese, Lime and Chile)

    Melissa Clark

    1168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,168

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Burrata With Romano Beans and Roasted Eggplant

    Burrata With Romano Beans and Roasted Eggplant

    Melissa Clark

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

    375

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Middle Eastern-Inspired Herb and Garlic Chicken

    Middle Eastern-Inspired Herb and Garlic Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    3213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,213

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Peach Skillet Pie

    Caramel Peach Skillet Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    355

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Pasta With Basil

    Creamy Corn Pasta With Basil

    Melissa Clark

    10120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,120

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Date-Stuffed Parathas With Yogurt Dip

    Date-Stuffed Parathas With Yogurt Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    90

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops With Brandied Cherries

    Pork Chops With Brandied Cherries

    Melissa Clark

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

    653

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buckwheat Berry Striped Cake

    Buckwheat Berry Striped Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    267

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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