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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

  • Mussels With White Beans, Garlic and Rosemary

    Mussels With White Beans, Garlic and Rosemary

    Melissa Clark

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

    714

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Chickpea Stew With Greens and Lemon

    Crispy Chickpea Stew With Greens and Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    1081 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,081

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Full English Breakfast

    Sheet-Pan Full English Breakfast

    Melissa Clark

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

    628

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brussels Sprouts With Paneer and Lime Dressing

    Brussels Sprouts With Paneer and Lime Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    310

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Okra Salad With Garlicky Yogurt

    Charred Okra Salad With Garlicky Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

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

    127

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1018 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,018

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    663

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pie Bars

    Coconut Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    291

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Melissa Clark

    1739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,739

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    359

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    520

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    260

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,251

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    310

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Australian Zucchini Slice

    Australian Zucchini Slice

    Melissa Clark, Lukas Volger

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

    734

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chopped Salad

    Chopped Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    707

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Bean Salad

    Classic Bean Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    736

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Salad 

    Shrimp Salad 

    Melissa Clark

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

    889

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Salad

    Pasta Salad

    Melissa Clark

    3285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,285

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt

    Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

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

    775

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Potato Salad With Tahini

    Vegan Potato Salad With Tahini

    Melissa Clark

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

    656

    45 minutes, plus at least an hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mixed Vegetables

    Roasted Mixed Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    651

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

    Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    4779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,779

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy-Edged Quesadilla

    Crispy-Edged Quesadilla

    Melissa Clark

    1290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,290

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Vegan Peanut Butter-Maple Ice Cream

    Easy Vegan Peanut Butter-Maple Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

    1294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,294

    20 minutes, plus 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw

    Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw

    Melissa Clark, Diane St. Clair

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

    731

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano

    Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano

    Melissa Clark

    3075 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,075

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Almond Cookies

    Buttery Almond Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    716

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg-in-a-Hole With Asparagus

    Egg-in-a-Hole With Asparagus

    Melissa Clark

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

    483

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Pasta With Ricotta and Herbs

    Creamy Pasta With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    1125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,125

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clam Dip

    Spicy Clam Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    357

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Rhubarb and Red Onion

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Rhubarb and Red Onion

    Melissa Clark

    1560 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,560

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta With Asparagus, Peas and Mint

    Polenta With Asparagus, Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1638 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,638

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Scone Loaf

    Strawberry Scone Loaf

    Melissa Clark

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

    576

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Risotto With Chard and Pancetta

    Risotto With Chard and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

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

    273

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde

    Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde

    Melissa Clark

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

    915

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Torta Rustica With Ricotta and Spinach

    Torta Rustica With Ricotta and Spinach

    Melissa Clark, Sophie Minchilli, Nancy Harmon Jenkins

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

    627

    About 2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pomegranate Baked Rice and Onions With Dill

    Pomegranate Baked Rice and Onions With Dill

    Melissa Clark, Shimi Aaron

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

    471

    2½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cabbage With Parmesan, Walnuts and Anchovies

    Roasted Cabbage With Parmesan, Walnuts and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

    3350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,350

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini

    Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    9127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,127

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Silky Scrambled Eggs With Pancetta, Pepper and Pecorino

    Silky Scrambled Eggs With Pancetta, Pepper and Pecorino

    Melissa Clark

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

    356

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato

    Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato

    Melissa Clark

    1972 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,972

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Youvarlakia Avgolemono (Lemony Greek Meatball Soup)

    Youvarlakia Avgolemono (Lemony Greek Meatball Soup)

    Melissa Clark

    1985 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,985

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple-Ginger Crumb Cake

    Pineapple-Ginger Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    350

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Sweet Potatoes With Eggs and Almonds

    Smoky Sweet Potatoes With Eggs and Almonds

    Melissa Clark

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

    699

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Lemony Meringue Pie

    Extra-Lemony Meringue Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1005 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,005

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Tart

    Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    290

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Butterscotch Meringue Pie

    Blood Orange Butterscotch Meringue Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    165

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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