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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

  • 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

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

    207

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausages With Tangy, Gingery Pineapple

    Sausages With Tangy, Gingery Pineapple

    Melissa Clark

    1810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,810

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Macaroon Brownies

    Coconut Macaroon Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    274

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pie Brownies

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Melissa Clark

    1017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,017

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Pretzel Brownies

    Salted Pretzel Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    603

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños

    Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños

    Melissa Clark

    2559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,559

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta

    Polenta Lasagna With Spinach and Herby Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,702

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1666 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,666

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,127

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Melissa Clark

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

    714

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    444

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    517

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Melissa Clark

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

    397

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Melissa Clark

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

    466

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yerushalmi Kugel

    Yerushalmi Kugel

    Melissa Clark, Adeena Sussman

    1143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,143

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black and White Brownies

    Black and White Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    303

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    947

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Melissa Clark

    1574 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,574

    15 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkly Gingerbread

    Sparkly Gingerbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    498

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    592

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Melissa Clark, Rose Levy Beranbaum

    1513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,513

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Melissa Clark

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

    777

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Melissa Clark

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

    533

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    348

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Melissa Clark

    1480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,480

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Melissa Clark

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

    475

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    430

    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

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

    578

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,386

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,387

    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

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

    597

    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

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

    831

    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

    2429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,429

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    609

    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

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

    387

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    428

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    471

    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

    5448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,448

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,097

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    17396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    17,396

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    1652 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,652

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,371

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,351

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,063

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Melissa Clark

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

    292

    1 1/2 hours, plus 2 to 3 hours for the optional stock

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2409 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,409

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions

    Melissa Clark

    3860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,860

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

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