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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

  • ​​Crisp Roast Duck

    ​​Crisp Roast Duck

    Melissa Clark

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

    902

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens

    Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens

    Melissa Clark

    21313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    21,313

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Babka Rugelach

    Chocolate Babka Rugelach

    Melissa Clark

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

    558

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown-Butter Orzo With Butternut Squash

    Brown-Butter Orzo With Butternut Squash

    Melissa Clark

    7606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,606

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Spritz Cookies

    Almond Spritz Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,251

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Shrimp Cakes With Chile-Lime Mayo

    Crispy Shrimp Cakes With Chile-Lime Mayo

    Melissa Clark

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

    646

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,785

    50 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melomakarona (Greek Olive Oil-Honey Cookies)

    Melomakarona (Greek Olive Oil-Honey Cookies)

    Melissa Clark

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

    341

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Lemon Curd

    Olive Oil Lemon Curd

    Melissa Clark

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

    431

    10 minutes, plus cooling and 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Apple Pie

    Classic Apple Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1997 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,997

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Honey Pecan Pie

    Maple-Honey Pecan Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,268

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

    Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3317 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,317

    About 2 hours, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bullinada (Catalan Fish Stew With Aioli)

    Bullinada (Catalan Fish Stew With Aioli)

    Melissa Clark, Claudia Roden

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

    673

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yogurt Cake

    Yogurt Cake

    Melissa Clark, Claudia Roden

    5414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,414

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Tomato-Braised Chickpeas With Tahini

    Instant Pot Tomato-Braised Chickpeas With Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    1103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,103

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Rice Pudding

    Instant Pot Rice Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,000

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Pork Stew With Red Wine and Olives

    Instant Pot Pork Stew With Red Wine and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,163

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Silky Peppers and Green Olives

    Skillet Chicken With Silky Peppers and Green Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,062

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Cucumber Yogurt

    Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Cucumber Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1954 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,954

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon and Garlic

    Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon and Garlic

    Melissa Clark

    1873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,873

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes With Runny Eggs

    Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes With Runny Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,856

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Icebox Pie

    Strawberry Icebox Pie

    Melissa Clark, Nicholas Morgenstern, Priyaporn Pichitpongchai

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

    343

    1 hour, plus at least 18 hours’ macerating and 5 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Pan-Roasted Scallops With Fresh Tomatoes

    Creamy Pan-Roasted Scallops With Fresh Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3487 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,487

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Scallops With Lemon and Herbs

    Buttery Scallops With Lemon and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    628

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Halloumi With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Melissa Clark

    5982 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,982

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream

    Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream

    Melissa Clark, Lindsey Shere

    1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,597

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Skewers

    Summer Vegetable Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    548

    25 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Ground Meat Skewers

    Spiced Ground Meat Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    436

    30 minutes, plus grill heating and at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

    Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

    Melissa Clark

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

    391

    20 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Pineapple Skewers With Marshmallows

    Coconut-Pineapple Skewers With Marshmallows

    Melissa Clark

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

    71

    15 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers

    Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    217

    20 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arepas de Choclo With Avocado Salad

    Arepas de Choclo With Avocado Salad

    Melissa Clark, Mariana Velásquez

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

    856

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thousand Island Dressing

    Thousand Island Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    267

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zhug

    Zhug

    Melissa Clark

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

    303

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pyaz Ka Laccha (Raw Onion Relish)

    Pyaz Ka Laccha (Raw Onion Relish)

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    38

    10 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Green Sauce

    All-Purpose Green Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,411

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil

    Melissa Clark

    3763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,763

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Three-Bean Salad

    Herby Three-Bean Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,246

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charmoula

    Charmoula

    Melissa Clark

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

    241

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Dip With Garlic, Yogurt and Dill

    Spinach Dip With Garlic, Yogurt and Dill

    Melissa Clark

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

    892

    20 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Za’atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro

    Grilled Za’atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro

    Melissa Clark

    6905 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,905

    30 minutes, plus marinating time

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Easiest Lemon Curd

    The Easiest Lemon Curd

    Melissa Clark

    1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,097

    15 minutes, plus cooling and at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes, Scallions and Currants

    Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes, Scallions and Currants

    Melissa Clark

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

    961

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beer Brats

    Beer Brats

    Melissa Clark

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

    684

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake

    Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,700

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Merguez and Onions With Mint-Lemon Couscous

    Grilled Merguez and Onions With Mint-Lemon Couscous

    Melissa Clark

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

    750

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken and Farro With Caramelized Leeks

    Skillet Chicken and Farro With Caramelized Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    1236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,236

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrots With Shallots, Mozzarella and Spicy Bread Crumbs

    Roasted Carrots With Shallots, Mozzarella and Spicy Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    975

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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