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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

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Green Goddess Dressing

    Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Green Goddess Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    457

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Curry Salmon With Coconut Rice

    Green Curry Salmon With Coconut Rice

    Melissa Clark

    2804 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,804

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Lemon Pasta With Almonds and Arugula

    Buttery Lemon Pasta With Almonds and Arugula

    Melissa Clark

    3548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,548

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rosemary White Beans With Frizzled Onions and Tomato

    Rosemary White Beans With Frizzled Onions and Tomato

    Melissa Clark

    6685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,685

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mushroom-Butternut Squash Strata

    Mushroom-Butternut Squash Strata

    Melissa Clark

    1080 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,080

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shakshuka With Feta

    Shakshuka With Feta

    Melissa Clark

    20925 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    20,925

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crunchy Coconut Twists

    Crunchy Coconut Twists

    Melissa Clark

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

    622

    25 minutes, plus chilling 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Figs and Pigs in a Blanket

    Figs and Pigs in a Blanket

    Melissa Clark

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

    693

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Za’atar Parmesan Pinwheels

    Za’atar Parmesan Pinwheels

    Melissa Clark

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

    422

    45 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Noodle Kugel

    Classic Noodle Kugel

    Melissa Clark

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

    594

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Cheddar Popcorn

    Caramel Cheddar Popcorn

    Melissa Clark

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

    354

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppermint Saltine Toffee Bark

    Peppermint Saltine Toffee Bark

    Melissa Clark

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

    502

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Large-Batch Rye Manhattan Cocktails

    Large-Batch Rye Manhattan Cocktails

    Melissa Clark, David Wondrich

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

    622

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Chocolate Mix

    Hot Chocolate Mix

    Melissa Clark

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

    412

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Honey Nut Squash and Chickpeas With Hot Honey

    Roasted Honey Nut Squash and Chickpeas With Hot Honey

    Melissa Clark

    8196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,196

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Gumbo’s Daddy With Chicken, Shrimp and Turkey

    Gumbo’s Daddy With Chicken, Shrimp and Turkey

    Melissa Clark, Gail Jennings

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

    178

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Barley Soup

    Turkey Barley Soup

    Melissa Clark, Cristiana N. de Carvalho

    1972 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,972

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Congee

    Instant Pot Congee

    Melissa Clark, Liyan Chen

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

    501

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pumpkin-Butterscotch Custard With Spiced Whipped Cream

    Pumpkin-Butterscotch Custard With Spiced Whipped Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    616

    1 hour, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Oatmeal-Cranberry Whoopie Pies

    Mini Oatmeal-Cranberry Whoopie Pies

    Melissa Clark

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

    423

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine-Pear Cardamom Cake

    Red Wine-Pear Cardamom Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    576

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Tuna, Capers and Scallions

    Pasta With Tuna, Capers and Scallions

    Melissa Clark

    4011 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,011

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter-Roasted Paneer With Tomato Curry

    Butter-Roasted Paneer With Tomato Curry

    Melissa Clark, Anita Jaisinghani

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

    988

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Shrimp Scampi With Crispy Gnocchi

    One-Pan Shrimp Scampi With Crispy Gnocchi

    Melissa Clark

    3630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,630

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chicken With Crispy Mushrooms

    Roasted Chicken With Crispy Mushrooms

    Melissa Clark

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

    914

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Harissa Tomatoes

    Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Harissa Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    832

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Pasta With Anchovy Bread Crumbs and Capers

    Eggplant Pasta With Anchovy Bread Crumbs and Capers

    Melissa Clark

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

    342

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Lemony Fish With Brown Butter, Capers and Nori

    Roasted Lemony Fish With Brown Butter, Capers and Nori

    Melissa Clark, Danielle Alvarez

    1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,009

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean-Chorizo Stew

    Black Bean-Chorizo Stew

    Melissa Clark

    1641 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,641

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels With White Beans, Garlic and Rosemary

    Mussels With White Beans, Garlic and Rosemary

    Melissa Clark

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

    663

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Full English Breakfast

    Sheet-Pan Full English Breakfast

    Melissa Clark

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

    614

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Chickpea Stew With Greens and Lemon

    Crispy Chickpea Stew With Greens and Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    1063 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,063

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brussels Sprouts With Paneer and Lime Dressing

    Brussels Sprouts With Paneer and Lime Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    294

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Charred Okra Salad With Garlicky Yogurt

    Charred Okra Salad With Garlicky Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

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

    126

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pie Bars

    Coconut Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    279

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,002

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    630

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Melissa Clark

    1217 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,217

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    350

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,234

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    285

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    512

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    250

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chopped Salad

    Chopped Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    477

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Australian Zucchini Slice

    Australian Zucchini Slice

    Melissa Clark, Lukas Volger

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

    711

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Salad 

    Shrimp Salad 

    Melissa Clark

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

    847

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta Salad

    Pasta Salad

    Melissa Clark

    2827 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,827

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Bean Salad

    Classic Bean Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    565

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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