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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

  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Melissa Clark

    1587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,587

    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

    4456 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,456

    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

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

    197

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    241

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Rum Punch

    Hot Rum Punch

    Melissa Clark

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

    88

    20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Melissa Clark, Dorie Greenspan

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

    517

    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

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

    252

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Melissa Clark, Ben Mims

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

    959

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Crumb Cake

    Pear Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    836

    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

    6106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,106

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,046

    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

    5945 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,945

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Melissa Clark

    2267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,267

    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

    1127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,127

    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

    2696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,696

    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

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

    1,455

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    381

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Standing Rib Roast

    Standing Rib Roast

    Melissa Clark

    1625 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,625

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Fruit Salad

    Tomato Fruit Salad

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    159

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Risotto With Milk

    Risotto With Milk

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    88

    40 minutes, plus 1 hour steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Melissa Clark

    1755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,755

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    410

    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

    1483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,483

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Melissa Clark

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

    375

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Melissa Clark

    3956 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,956

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    4238 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,238

    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

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

    550

    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

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

    259

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Melissa Clark

    1241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,241

    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
  • Fruit Galette

    Fruit Galette

    Melissa Clark

    1996 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,996

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Galette

    Summer Vegetable Galette

    Melissa Clark

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

    480

    2 hours plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    427

    1 1/2 hours, plus rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Skirt Steak With Garlic and Herbs

    Grilled Skirt Steak With Garlic and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    1267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,267

    25 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon

    Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon

    Melissa Clark, Betty Fussell

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

    929

    25 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ curing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,100

    2 1/2 hours, plus 1 hour's chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    Melissa Clark

    2544 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,544

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours to chill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Corn Soup With Basil

    Chilled Corn Soup With Basil

    Melissa Clark

    1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,095

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3757 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,757

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    Melissa Clark

    5079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,079

    20 minutes plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Melissa Clark

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

    236

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melissa Clark’s Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark’s Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    37

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

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