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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

  • Cauliflower Parmesan

    Cauliflower Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    4548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,548

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    345

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Melissa Clark

    1210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,210

    55 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Melissa Clark

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

    61

    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

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

    97

    30 minutes, plus chilling, churning and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Souvla

    1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,256

    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

    7027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,027

    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

    2061 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,061

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1927 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,927

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parmesan Crackers

    Parmesan Crackers

    Melissa Clark, Marily Mustilli

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

    66

    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

    1345 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,345

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Melissa Clark

    1596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,596

    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

    4501 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,501

    4 to 5 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz Latkes

    Schmaltz Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    242

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Melissa Clark

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

    198

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Rum Punch

    Hot Rum Punch

    Melissa Clark

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

    90

    20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    243

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Melissa Clark, Dorie Greenspan

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

    518

    3 hours, plus at least 1 hour of chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Melissa Clark, Alice Medrich

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

    256

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Melissa Clark, Ben Mims

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

    960

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Crumb Cake

    Pear Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    846

    About an hour and a half, plus at least 2 hours to cool

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Melissa Clark

    6442 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,442

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3061 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,061

    About 2 hours, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

    6170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,170

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Melissa Clark

    2279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,279

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Melissa Clark, Alexander Figura

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

    133

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,135

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Melissa Clark, Eric Klein

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

    119

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Double Apple Pie

    Double Apple Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2716 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,716

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 3 1/2 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark, George H. Foster, Peter C. Weiglin

    1462 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,462

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Standing Rib Roast

    Standing Rib Roast

    Melissa Clark

    1638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,638

    1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours, plus at least 2 hours 20 minutes’ resting time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    382

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Fruit Salad

    Tomato Fruit Salad

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    160

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Risotto With Milk

    Risotto With Milk

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    89

    40 minutes, plus 1 hour steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Melissa Clark

    1878 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,878

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    411

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quinoa and Rice Bowl With Kale, Kimchi and Egg

    Quinoa and Rice Bowl With Kale, Kimchi and Egg

    Melissa Clark

    1498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,498

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Melissa Clark

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

    378

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Melissa Clark

    3959 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,959

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    4267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,267

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Noodle Kugel à la Great-Aunt Martha

    Crunchy Noodle Kugel à la Great-Aunt Martha

    Melissa Clark

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

    552

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Tomatoes and Lentils With Dukkah-Crumbled Eggs

    Roasted Tomatoes and Lentils With Dukkah-Crumbled Eggs

    Melissa Clark, Diana Henry

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

    58

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccolini and Edamame Salad With Coconut

    Broccolini and Edamame Salad With Coconut

    Melissa Clark

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

    89

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Edamame Tofu Dip

    Edamame Tofu Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    263

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Melissa Clark

    1252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,252

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basil Avocado Dip

    Basil Avocado Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    287

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Vegetable Galette

    Summer Vegetable Galette

    Melissa Clark

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

    483

    2 hours plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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