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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

  • Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    1077 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,077

    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.

  • Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1362 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,362

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    1664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,664

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2393 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,393

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2432 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,432

    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

    3867 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,867

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Melissa Clark

    7717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,717

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,200

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Lamb Chops With Lettuce and Ranch Dressing

    Grilled Lamb Chops With Lettuce and Ranch Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    491

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    749

    1 hour, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Farro Salad With Corn and Crispy Chickpeas

    Farro Salad With Corn and Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    980

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta

    Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,329

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    Melissa Clark

    1314 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,314

    1 3/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Melissa Clark

    2513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,513

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,294

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    392

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Grilled Pork With Fennel, Cumin and Red Onion

    Spicy Grilled Pork With Fennel, Cumin and Red Onion

    Melissa Clark

    1054 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,054

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sugar Snap Peas With Yogurt, Feta and Dill

    Sugar Snap Peas With Yogurt, Feta and Dill

    Melissa Clark

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

    551

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    538

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

    Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    2742 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,742

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    905

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    475

    3 1/2 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

    Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

    Melissa Clark

    2254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,254

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,218

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Most Adaptable One-Bowl Cornmeal Poundcake

    The Most Adaptable One-Bowl Cornmeal Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,373

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Jammy Tomatoes and Pancetta

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Jammy Tomatoes and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

    4772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,772

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parsnip Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting and Ginger

    Parsnip Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting and Ginger

    Melissa Clark, Susan Spungen

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

    100

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Flour Poundcake

    Rice Flour Poundcake

    Melissa Clark, Zachary Golper

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

    810

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts

    Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts

    Melissa Clark

    1076 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,076

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Matzo

    Easy Matzo

    Melissa Clark

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

    330

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Melissa Clark

    1295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,295

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Big Pot of Beans

    Big Pot of Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,052

    1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Steel-Cut Oats With Nut Butter

    Baked Steel-Cut Oats With Nut Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1031 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,031

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pantry Crumb Cake

    Pantry Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,011

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Any Vegetable Soup

    Any Vegetable Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    939

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Lentil Soup

    Easy Lentil Soup

    Melissa Clark

    3368 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,368

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Melissa Clark

    6592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,592

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    2527 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,527

     1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,194

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1049 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,049

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pretzel Shortbread

    Pretzel Shortbread

    Melissa Clark, Lost Bread Company

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

    966

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Fried Rice With Bacon and Cabbage

    Crispy Fried Rice With Bacon and Cabbage

    Melissa Clark

    1256 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,256

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Melissa Clark, Joe Yonan

    2718 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,718

    About 2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta

    Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    10857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,857

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Melissa Clark

    2707 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,707

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Melissa Clark

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

    393

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Nib Sablés With Flaky Sea Salt

    Cocoa Nib Sablés With Flaky Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

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

    224

    1 hour, plus chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

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