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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

  • Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    4277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,277

    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

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

    553

    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

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

    264

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basil Avocado Dip

    Basil Avocado Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    289

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Melissa Clark

    1254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,254

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Galette

    Fruit Galette

    Melissa Clark

    2066 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,066

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Galette

    Summer Vegetable Galette

    Melissa Clark

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

    486

    2 hours plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    433

    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

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

    1,330

    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

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

    942

    25 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ curing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,118

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    Melissa Clark

    2560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,560

    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

    1099 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,099

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,856

    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

    5384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,384

    20 minutes plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Melissa Clark

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

    245

    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.

  • Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    248

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    50

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla or Coffee Ice Cream

    Vanilla or Coffee Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    154

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    Coconut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    130

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    968

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Ice Cream

    Pistachio Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    59

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    97

    25 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

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

    65

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    76

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Ice Cream

    Cherry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    99

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    94

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Ice Cream

    Banana Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    75

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Ice Cream

    Almond Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    70

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

    Chocolate Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    143

    30 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

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

    208

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    155

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    940

    1 hour, plus 1 hour standing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    693

    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

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

    284

    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

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

    297

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Melissa Clark, Ignacio Mattos

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

    71

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    161

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Shake

    Rhubarb Shake

    Melissa Clark

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

    223

    15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    79

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    556

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Melissa Clark

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

    686

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    649

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    730

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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