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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

  • Oven S’mores

    Oven S’mores

    Melissa Clark

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

    98

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • S’mores Tart

    S’mores Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    128

    4 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,502

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,424

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Melissa Clark, Irene Kuo

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

    341

    30 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Pullao

    Shrimp Pullao

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    467

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark, Edna Lewis

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

    98

    about 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,468

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Melissa Clark

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

    692

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    359

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    227

    5 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    259

    4 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    1775 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,775

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    760

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,566

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

    1058 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,058

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Matzo Pizza

    Matzo Pizza

    Melissa Clark

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

    202

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Melissa Clark

    3012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,012

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    852

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    800

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Melissa Clark

    2274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,274

    35 to 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani

    1945 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,945

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    233

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Melissa Clark

    1763 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,763

    1 ½ to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    531

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    340

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,384

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    234

    5 to 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Cheesecake

    Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    214

    10 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    348

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    215

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,378

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2488 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,488

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    2971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,971

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    555

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Chile Grain Bowl With Tofu

    Sweet Chile Grain Bowl With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    2432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,432

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salt-Baked Fish

    Salt-Baked Fish

    Melissa Clark

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

    106

    35 to 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    397

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    3191 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,191

    1 hour 50 minutes, plus at least 8 hours chilling and 10 minutes resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Vegetable Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Vegetable Phyllo Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    798

    2 hours, plus at least 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Blondies 

    Gingerbread Blondies 

    Melissa Clark

    2397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,397

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes and Dates

    Braised Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes and Dates

    Melissa Clark

    2978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,978

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,104

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

    1125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,125

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Parker House Rolls

    Easy Parker House Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    340

    35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ rising time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    204

    4 to 5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Melissa Clark

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

    298

    2 hours 10 minutes, plus at least 2 days for brining, cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Mustard Chicken With Bread Crumbs

    Crispy Mustard Chicken With Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

    2055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,055

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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