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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

  • Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    2568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,568

     1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Melissa Clark

    6993 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,993

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2219 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,219

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,067

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pretzel Shortbread

    Pretzel Shortbread

    Melissa Clark, Lost Bread Company

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

    967

    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

    1273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,273

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Melissa Clark, Joe Yonan

    2757 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,757

    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

    11561 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    11,561

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Melissa Clark

    2716 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,716

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Melissa Clark

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

    398

    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

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

    227

    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

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

    737

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,611

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Seis Leches Cake

    Seis Leches Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1824 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,824

    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

    2071 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,071

    1 1/4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Melissa Clark

    1138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,138

    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

    2332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,332

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatless Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

    Meatless Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    854

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

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

    746

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quinoa Bowl With Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Eggplant and Tahini

    Quinoa Bowl With Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Eggplant and Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    1541 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,541

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Indian Butter Chickpeas

    Indian Butter Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

    6909 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,909

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mushroom Bourguignon

    Mushroom Bourguignon

    Melissa Clark

    13221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    13,221

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives

    Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    546

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Grapefruit With Brown Sugar and Flaky Salt

    Broiled Grapefruit With Brown Sugar and Flaky Salt

    Melissa Clark

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

    588

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Eggs With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon

    Baked Eggs With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    730

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dutch Baby With Bacon and Runny Camembert

    Dutch Baby With Bacon and Runny Camembert

    Melissa Clark

    1334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,334

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Irish Oatmeal With Cream and Crunchy Sugar

    Spiced Irish Oatmeal With Cream and Crunchy Sugar

    Melissa Clark

    2302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,302

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kringle

    Kringle

    Melissa Clark, Shauna Sever

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

    411

    2 hours, plus at least 5 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie

    Feast of the Seven Fishes Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,072

    50 minutes, plus at least 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Lemon Custards With Strawberries

    No-Bake Lemon Custards With Strawberries

    Melissa Clark

    2610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,610

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Pecan Caramel Corn

    Maple Pecan Caramel Corn

    Melissa Clark

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

    929

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Wellington

    Beef Wellington

    Melissa Clark

    3340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,340

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Macarons

    Macarons

    Melissa Clark

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

    802

    1 hour, plus resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Cheesecake

    Japanese Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark, Joanne Chang

    1819 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,819

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Chip-Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Potato Chip-Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Shauna Sever

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

    576

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Condensed Milk Pound Cake

    Condensed Milk Pound Cake

    Melissa Clark, Margarita Manzke, Betty Hallock

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

    718

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Milk and Honey Cake

    Milk and Honey Cake

    Melissa Clark, Odette Williams

    1364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,364

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Pitas With Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Tahini

    Turkey Pitas With Cucumbers, Chickpeas and Tahini

    Melissa Clark

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

    351

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Cubano

    Turkey Cubano

    Melissa Clark

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

    475

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey BBQ Sandwiches With Pickles and Slaw

    Turkey BBQ Sandwiches With Pickles and Slaw

    Melissa Clark

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

    255

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

    Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

    Melissa Clark

    1609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,609

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Cauliflower With Garlic and Herbs

    Lemony Cauliflower With Garlic and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    597

    15 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sous-Vide Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes With Pecans

    Sous-Vide Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes With Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    103

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sous-Vide Turkey Breast With Maple and Rosemary

    Sous-Vide Turkey Breast With Maple and Rosemary

    Melissa Clark

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

    301

    3 1/4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sous-Vide Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Sous-Vide Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    133

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Apple Tartes Tatin

    Mini Apple Tartes Tatin

    Julia Moskin, Claudia Fleming, Melissa Clark

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

    535

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan

    Sheet-Pan Paprika Chicken With Tomatoes and Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    2781 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,781

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)

    Vegetable Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes With Vegetables)

    Melissa Clark, Sohui Kim

    2808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,808

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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