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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

  • Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Melissa Clark

    7684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,684

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,197

    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

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

    978

    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

    1328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,328

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    Melissa Clark

    1313 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,313

    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

    2507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,507

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    Melissa Clark

    1292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,292

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    391

    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

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

    1,052

    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

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

    548

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    537

    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

    2729 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,729

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    886

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    472

    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

    2252 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,252

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1215 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,215

    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

    1359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,359

    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

    4732 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,732

    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

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

    97

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Flour Poundcake

    Rice Flour Poundcake

    Melissa Clark, Zachary Golper

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

    806

    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

    1059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,059

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Matzo

    Easy Matzo

    Melissa Clark

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

    329

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Melissa Clark

    1283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,283

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Big Pot of Beans

    Big Pot of Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1028 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,028

    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

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

    923

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pantry Crumb Cake

    Pantry Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2008 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,008

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Any Vegetable Soup

    Any Vegetable Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    919

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Lentil Soup

    Easy Lentil Soup

    Melissa Clark

    3325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,325

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Melissa Clark

    6502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,502

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    2457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,457

     1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,036

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,181

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pretzel Shortbread

    Pretzel Shortbread

    Melissa Clark, Lost Bread Company

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

    963

    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

    1253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,253

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Melissa Clark, Joe Yonan

    2714 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,714

    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

    10517 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,517

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Melissa Clark

    2697 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,697

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Melissa Clark

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

    389

    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

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

    223

    1 hour, plus chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Garlicky Anchovies and Broccoli Rabe

    Pasta With Garlicky Anchovies and Broccoli Rabe

    Melissa Clark

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

    597

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1591 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,591

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Seis Leches Cake

    Seis Leches Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1818 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,818

    1 hour, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Parmesan Roast Chicken With Lemon

    Crispy Parmesan Roast Chicken With Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    2050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,050

    1 1/4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Melissa Clark

    1124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,124

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

    Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

    Melissa Clark

    2261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,261

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

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

    720

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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