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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

  • Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    612

    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.

  • Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    475

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    439

    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

    5484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,484

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,107

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    20329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    20,329

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    1685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,685

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    1085 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,085

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2403 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,403

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1371 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,371

    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

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

    293

    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

    2455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,455

    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

    3873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,873

    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

    7758 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,758

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,204

    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

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

    492

    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

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

    983

    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

    1317 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,317

    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

    2517 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,517

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    Melissa Clark

    1299 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,299

    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

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

    554

    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

    2756 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,756

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    924

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    476

    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

    1220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,220

    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

    1400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,400

    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

    4810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,810

    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

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

    104

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Flour Poundcake

    Rice Flour Poundcake

    Melissa Clark, Zachary Golper

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

    812

    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

    1092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,092

    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

    1305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,305

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Big Pot of Beans

    Big Pot of Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1076 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,076

    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

    1085 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,085

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pantry Crumb Cake

    Pantry Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,014

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Any Vegetable Soup

    Any Vegetable Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    945

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Lentil Soup

    Easy Lentil Soup

    Melissa Clark

    3477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,477

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Melissa Clark

    6686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,686

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    2537 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,537

     1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2209 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,209

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,063

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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