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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 Asparagus With Crispy Leeks and Capers

    Roasted Asparagus With Crispy Leeks and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1482 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,482

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Breakfast Bars With Oats and Coconut

    Breakfast Bars With Oats and Coconut

    Melissa Clark, Michelle Palazzo, Peter Edris

    2175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,175

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tartiflette

    Tartiflette

    Melissa Clark

    1396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,396

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Five Spice

    Five Spice

    Melissa Clark, Kian Lam Kho

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

    94

    5 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garam Masala

    Garam Masala

    Melissa Clark, Floyd Cardoz

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

    161

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Spice Butter and Tomatoes

    Roasted Fish With Spice Butter and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    923

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Baking Spice

    Sweet Baking Spice

    Melissa Clark

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

    75

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baharat Blend

    Baharat Blend

    Melissa Clark, Doaa Elkady, Freda Nokaly

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

    209

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Za’atar

    Za’atar

    Melissa Clark, Lior Lev Sercarz

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

    294

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sausages With Tangy, Gingery Pineapple

    Sausages With Tangy, Gingery Pineapple

    Melissa Clark

    1817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,817

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Macaroon Brownies

    Coconut Macaroon Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    280

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pie Brownies

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Melissa Clark

    1044 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,044

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Pretzel Brownies

    Salted Pretzel Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    604

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños

    Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños

    Melissa Clark

    2581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,581

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta

    Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1706 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,706

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,676

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,132

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Melissa Clark

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

    725

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    449

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Melissa Clark

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

    402

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    528

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Melissa Clark

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

    477

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yerushalmi Kugel

    Yerushalmi Kugel

    Melissa Clark, Adeena Sussman

    1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,144

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    979

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Melissa Clark

    1616 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,616

    15 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black and White Brownies

    Black and White Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    305

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Melissa Clark

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

    536

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Melissa Clark

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

    786

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Melissa Clark, Rose Levy Beranbaum

    1586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,586

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkly Gingerbread

    Sparkly Gingerbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    501

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    633

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Melissa Clark

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

    476

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    349

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Melissa Clark

    1481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,481

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    435

    10 to 20 minutes, depending on the greens

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Sage and Lime for Two

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Sage and Lime for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    580

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,406

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1402 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,402

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two

    Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    602

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan, One-Pot Thanksgiving Dinner

    One-Pan, One-Pot Thanksgiving Dinner

    Melissa Clark

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

    839

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Beef Stew With Red Onions and Ale

    Hearty Beef Stew With Red Onions and Ale

    Melissa Clark

    2431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,431

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    611

    1 hour, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb, Harissa and Almond Sausage Rolls

    Lamb, Harissa and Almond Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    388

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    433

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    474

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower With Pancetta, Olives and Crisp Parmesan

    Roasted Cauliflower With Pancetta, Olives and Crisp Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    5473 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,473

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,100

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    19208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    19,208

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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