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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 Kimchi Potato Salad

    Spicy Kimchi Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    726

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1083 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,083

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Waffles

    Waffles

    Melissa Clark

    9725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,725

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    editors' pick
  • Fresh Egg Pasta

    Fresh Egg Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,234

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour resting time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Strata With Goat Cheese and Herbs

    Green Strata With Goat Cheese and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    816

    1 hour, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Excellent White Bread

    Excellent White Bread

    Melissa Clark

    2932 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,932

    4 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Melissa Clark

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

    625

    4 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    15893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    15,893

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mayonnaise

    Mayonnaise

    Melissa Clark

    1487 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,487

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

    1003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,003

    1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    101

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radish and Herb Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing

    Radish and Herb Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    376

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Melissa Clark

    1455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,455

    4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Grain Granola

    Whole Grain Granola

    Melissa Clark

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

    461

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grains and Beans

    Grains and Beans

    Melissa Clark

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

    864

    1 1/2 to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    137

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pikliz

    Pikliz

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

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

    410

    30 minutes, plus 3 days’ pickling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haitian Pork Griot

    Haitian Pork Griot

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

    1124 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,124

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Layer Cake

    Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark, Larissa Raphael

    1713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,713

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Green Chorizo

    Fresh Green Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Alex Stupak

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

    231

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Melissa Clark

    2094 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,094

    2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

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

    963

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1525 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,525

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    243

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Melissa Clark, Jane

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

    33

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Melissa Clark, Taste

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

    69

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Tomato Sauce

    Simple Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    2747 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,747

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cauliflower Parmesan

    Cauliflower Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    4430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,430

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Veal Parmesan

    Veal Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

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

    272

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    6709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,709

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatball Parmesan

    Meatball Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    1495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,495

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    341

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Melissa Clark

    1167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,167

    55 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Melissa Clark

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

    59

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    96

    30 minutes, plus chilling, churning and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Souvla

    1240 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,240

    1 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

    6771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,771

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1990 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,990

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,884

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parmesan Crackers

    Parmesan Crackers

    Melissa Clark, Marily Mustilli

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

    63

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,330

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Melissa Clark

    1564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,564

    Time: 40 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

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

    19

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porchetta Pork Roast

    Porchetta Pork Roast

    Melissa Clark

    4382 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,382

    4 to 5 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz Latkes

    Schmaltz Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    236

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Melissa Clark

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

    195

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Rum Punch

    Hot Rum Punch

    Melissa Clark

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

    87

    20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    240

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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