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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 Potato-Tofu Stew

    Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    360

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,651

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    238

    5 to 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Cheesecake

    Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    236

    10 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    379

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    229

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2929 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,929

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,725

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    3432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,432

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    659

    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

    2620 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,620

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt-Baked Fish

    Salt-Baked Fish

    Melissa Clark

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

    111

    35 to 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    401

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    3547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,547

    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

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

    814

    2 hours, plus at least 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Blondies 

    Gingerbread Blondies 

    Melissa Clark

    2464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,464

    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

    3196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,196

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,222

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

    1193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,193

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Parker House Rolls

    Easy Parker House Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    344

    35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    218

    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

    2366 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,366

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Skillet Brownies

    Easy Skillet Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    611

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    532

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    756

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark

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

    759

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1730 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,730

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    403

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Feta Dip With Spicy Tomatoes and Honey

    Baked Feta Dip With Spicy Tomatoes and Honey

    Melissa Clark

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

    616

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Melissa Clark

    5233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,233

    55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    Melissa Clark

    5034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,034

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    463

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Pie

    Cherry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    395

    About 2 hours, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Ice Cream Sodas

    Fruity Ice Cream Sodas

    Melissa Clark

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

    105

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Banana Split

    Classic Banana Split

    Melissa Clark

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

    102

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    222

    1 hour, plus at least 3 hours’ cooling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1659 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,659

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Lemon Tart

    Classic Lemon Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    497

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Melissa Clark

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

    335

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    728

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    713

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    326

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    714

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 1 1/2 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    566

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    574

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Melissa Clark

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

    510

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,483

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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