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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

  • Pistachio Ice Cream

    Pistachio Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    57

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

    Chocolate Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    141

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Ice Cream

    Cherry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    98

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Ice Cream

    Banana Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    72

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    908

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon or Lime Ice Cream

    Lemon or Lime Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    64

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint or Basil Ice Cream

    Mint or Basil Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    203

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    95

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    153

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    913

    1 hour, plus 1 hour standing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    689

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 8 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus Soup With Ricotta Crostini

    Asparagus Soup With Ricotta Crostini

    Melissa Clark

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

    272

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark, Danny Amend

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

    281

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bread Pudding Frittata

    Bread Pudding Frittata

    Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez

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

    84

    2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Melissa Clark, Ignacio Mattos

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

    70

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    157

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb Shake

    Rhubarb Shake

    Melissa Clark

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

    201

    15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    78

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    546

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Melissa Clark

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

    675

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    629

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    690

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Butter

    Chicken Butter

    Melissa Clark, Richard Kuo

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

    52

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Anchovies

    Spaghetti With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

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

    957

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,145

    35 minutes, plus 1 to 1 1/2 hours’ rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Mustard Sauce

    Sweet Potatoes With Mustard Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    321

    About 1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Melissa Clark

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

    185

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chia Seed Pudding

    Chia Seed Pudding

    Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez

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

    973

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hazelnut Citrus Torte

    Hazelnut Citrus Torte

    Melissa Clark

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

    421

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Caramel Macarons

    Chocolate Caramel Macarons

    Melissa Clark

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

    376

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Toffee With Candied Ginger

    Matzo Toffee With Candied Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    185

    50 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Yeasted Waffles

    Simple Yeasted Waffles

    Melissa Clark

    1715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,715

    1 hour, plus 2 to 3 hours’ standing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Waffles With Smoked Trout

    Potato Waffles With Smoked Trout

    Melissa Clark

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

    106

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup

    Cornmeal Waffles With Banana Bourbon Syrup

    Melissa Clark

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

    416

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Red Curry With Tofu

    Coconut Red Curry With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    4856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,856

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet, Greens and Cheddar Crumble

    Beet, Greens and Cheddar Crumble

    Melissa Clark, Nicholas Wilber

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

    924

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

    Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

    Melissa Clark

    1220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,220

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Chorizo Casserole with Pickled Onions

    Black Bean Chorizo Casserole with Pickled Onions

    Melissa Clark, Pati Jinich

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

    699

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Rabbit With Olives and Feta

    Roasted Rabbit With Olives and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    87

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage and Onion Torta

    Cabbage and Onion Torta

    Melissa Clark

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

    574

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Shrimp and Pineapple With Peanut Sauce

    Roasted Shrimp and Pineapple With Peanut Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    628

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Polenta With Sausage and Onion

    Butternut Squash Polenta With Sausage and Onion

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,240

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meat and Potato Skillet Gratin

    Meat and Potato Skillet Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    1620 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,620

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Fish Chowder

    Smoky Fish Chowder

    Melissa Clark

    1573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,573

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chorizo-Stuffed Dates With Piquillo Pepper Sauce

    Chorizo-Stuffed Dates With Piquillo Pepper Sauce

    Melissa Clark, Avec

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

    211

    1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Marmalade Cake

    Orange Marmalade Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,439

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Hot Chocolate

    Spicy Hot Chocolate

    Melissa Clark

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

    427

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wine-Braised Oxtail

    Wine-Braised Oxtail

    Melissa Clark

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

    820

    4 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

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