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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

  • Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    233

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    Coconut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    127

    20 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

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

    152

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    49

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    93

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    75

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Ice Cream

    Almond Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    68

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    920

    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

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

    204

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    96

    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

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

    690

    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

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

    275

    40 minutes

    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.

  • 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.

  • Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark, Danny Amend

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

    290

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    203

    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

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

    548

    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

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

    680

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    631

    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

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

    962

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,155

    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

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

    324

    About 1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chia Seed Pudding

    Chia Seed Pudding

    Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez

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

    984

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Melissa Clark

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

    188

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hazelnut Citrus Torte

    Hazelnut Citrus Torte

    Melissa Clark

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

    422

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Caramel Macarons

    Chocolate Caramel Macarons

    Melissa Clark

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

    377

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Toffee With Candied Ginger

    Matzo Toffee With Candied Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    186

    50 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Yeasted Waffles

    Simple Yeasted Waffles

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,763

    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

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

    426

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Red Curry With Tofu

    Coconut Red Curry With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    4936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,936

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet, Greens and Cheddar Crumble

    Beet, Greens and Cheddar Crumble

    Melissa Clark, Nicholas Wilber

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

    925

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Chorizo Casserole with Pickled Onions

    Black Bean Chorizo Casserole with Pickled Onions

    Melissa Clark, Pati Jinich

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

    702

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

    Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

    Melissa Clark

    1225 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,225

    35 minutes

    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

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

    583

    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.

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