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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

  • Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Melissa Clark

    1484 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,484

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,409

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,414

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    441

    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

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

    585

    35 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

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

    604

    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

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

    841

    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

    2453 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,453

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    613

    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

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

    390

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    476

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    442

    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

    5504 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,504

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,117

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    21879 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    21,879

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2420 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,420

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    1113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,113

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1385 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,385

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    1751 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,751

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Melissa Clark

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

    302

    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

    2497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,497

    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

    3881 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,881

    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

    7832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,832

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,207

    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

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

    494

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    753

    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

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

    984

    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

    1332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,332

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,329

    1 3/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    Melissa Clark

    1301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,301

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Melissa Clark

    2542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,542

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    393

    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

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

    1,063

    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

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

    569

    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

    3057 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,057

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    955

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    477

    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

    2263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,263

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,260

    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

    1433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,433

    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

    4896 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,896

    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

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

    821

    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

    1186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,186

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Matzo

    Easy Matzo

    Melissa Clark

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

    339

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Melissa Clark

    1321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,321

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Big Pot of Beans

    Big Pot of Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1087 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,087

    1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking

    or to save this recipe.

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