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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

  • Pasta Salad With Summer Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil

    Pasta Salad With Summer Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil

    Melissa Clark

    1645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,645

    25 minutes, plus marinating and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Asparagus and White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    3113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,113

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Pork With Whole Spices and Garlic Bread

    Grilled Pork With Whole Spices and Garlic Bread

    Melissa Clark

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

    312

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken With Lemon-Glazed Rhubarb

    Roasted Chicken With Lemon-Glazed Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    272

    1 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Turkey Stir-Fry With Crisp Garlic and Ginger

    Spicy Turkey Stir-Fry With Crisp Garlic and Ginger

    Melissa Clark

    6782 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,782

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Greens With Runny Eggs, Peas and Pancetta

    Skillet Greens With Runny Eggs, Peas and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

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

    957

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Chicken With Crunchy Seaweed and Potatoes

    Roast Chicken With Crunchy Seaweed and Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    98

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Indian-Spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole

    Indian-Spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole

    Melissa Clark, Floyd Cardoz

    3165 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,165

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy White Bean and Seaweed Stew With Parmesan

    Creamy White Bean and Seaweed Stew With Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

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

    201

    2 to 3 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Kelp, Chile and Anchovies

    Lemony Pasta With Kelp, Chile and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

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

    148

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Linguine With Clams, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic

    Linguine With Clams, Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Garlic

    Melissa Clark

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

    614

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tamarind Cream Pie

    Tamarind Cream Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    303

    1 hour, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Lasagna

    Matzo Lasagna

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,207

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple and Walnut Haroseth

    Apple and Walnut Haroseth

    Melissa Clark

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

    963

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Caramel Matzo Toffee

    Chocolate-Caramel Matzo Toffee

    Melissa Clark, Marcy Goldman

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

    906

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrusy Brisket With Spring Lettuces

    Citrusy Brisket With Spring Lettuces

    Melissa Clark

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

    327

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic, Balsamic and Soy

    Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic, Balsamic and Soy

    Melissa Clark

    3519 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,519

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings

    Air-Fryer Spicy Chicken Wings

    Melissa Clark

    1276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,276

    25 minutes, plus resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Air-Fryer French Fries

    Air-Fryer French Fries

    Melissa Clark

    1006 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,006

    25 minutes, plus soaking and drying

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Crispy Leeks and Blue Cheese

    Baked Polenta With Crispy Leeks and Blue Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    893

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Umami Garlic Noodles With Mustard Greens

    Umami Garlic Noodles With Mustard Greens

    Melissa Clark, Adapted from “Vietnamese Food Any Day” by Andrea Nguyen

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

    840

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Snacking Cake With Coconut Glaze

    Lemon Snacking Cake With Coconut Glaze

    Melissa Clark

    1856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,856

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Snacking Cake With Tangerine Glaze

    Chocolate Snacking Cake With Tangerine Glaze

    Melissa Clark

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

    427

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Snacking Cake With Salted Caramel Glaze

    Banana Snacking Cake With Salted Caramel Glaze

    Melissa Clark

    2687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,687

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausages With Potatoes and Red Cabbage

    Sausages With Potatoes and Red Cabbage

    Melissa Clark

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

    665

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Salmon With Fennel and Lime

    Roasted Salmon With Fennel and Lime

    Melissa Clark

    1148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,148

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Shortbread Hearts

    Chocolate Shortbread Hearts

    Melissa Clark

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

    520

    1 hour, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Chicken With Garlic-Chile Oil

    Lemon Chicken With Garlic-Chile Oil

    Melissa Clark

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

    490

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Kale Pesto and Feta

    Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Kale Pesto and Feta

    Melissa Clark, Omar Koreitem

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

    124

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rye Tarte Tatin

    Rye Tarte Tatin

    Melissa Clark, Moko Hirayama

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

    143

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pearl Couscous With Creamy Feta and Chickpeas

    Pearl Couscous With Creamy Feta and Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

    8065 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,065

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts With Tomatillos and Jalapeños

    Poached Chicken Breasts With Tomatillos and Jalapeños

    Melissa Clark

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

    392

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Poached Chicken Breasts With Parsley-Onion Salad

    Poached Chicken Breasts With Parsley-Onion Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    195

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Farro Broccoli Bowl With Lemony Tahini 

    Farro Broccoli Bowl With Lemony Tahini 

    Melissa Clark

    2312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,312

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Hot Chocolate

    Classic Hot Chocolate

    Melissa Clark

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

    930

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Melissa Clark, "Comfort in an Instant"

    1655 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,655

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions

    Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions

    Melissa Clark

    1841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,841

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Diana Dávila’s Chiles Rellenos

    Diana Dávila’s Chiles Rellenos

    Melissa Clark, Diana Dávila

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

    298

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cider-Roasted Pork Loin With Pickled Apples and Chiles

    Cider-Roasted Pork Loin With Pickled Apples and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

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

    817

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ pickling and marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Rum Balls

    Gingerbread Rum Balls

    Melissa Clark

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

    532

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    2651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,651

    40 minutes, plus 30 minutes' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash With Cheese Fondue

    Roasted Squash With Cheese Fondue

    Melissa Clark

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

    111

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Brownies With Sea Salt

    Olive Oil Brownies With Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

    3152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,152

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potato Aligot

    Sweet Potato Aligot

    Melissa Clark

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

    340

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes

    Roasted Duck Fat Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,095

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Ice Cream

    Ginger Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    333

    25 minutes, plus several hours' chilling and churning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broccoli With Fried Shallots and Olives

    Broccoli With Fried Shallots and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    479

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Anchovy Dressing

    Arugula Salad With Anchovy Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    754

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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