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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

  • Chocolate Ganache With Black Sesame and Miso

    Chocolate Ganache With Black Sesame and Miso

    Melissa Clark, Nathaly Nicolas-Ianniello

    58 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    58

    1 hour, plus at least 8 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Pork Loin With Herbs, Cumin and Garlic

    Grilled Pork Loin With Herbs, Cumin and Garlic

    Melissa Clark

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

    562

    40 minutes, plus 8 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp With Creamed Corn and Feta

    Shrimp With Creamed Corn and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    852

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruit Cobbler With Any Fruit

    Fruit Cobbler With Any Fruit

    Melissa Clark

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

    512

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Steak Tacos With Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa

    Grilled Steak Tacos With Cherry Tomato-Avocado Salsa

    Melissa Clark

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

    421

    40 minutes, plus at least 1 hour's marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Breasts With Spicy Cucumbers

    Grilled Chicken Breasts With Spicy Cucumbers

    Melissa Clark

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

    716

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Ice Cream

    Vegan Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    331

    20 minutes, plus 4 1/2 hours' chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Mint, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

    Pasta With Mint, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella

    Melissa Clark

    1019 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,019

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Caprese Salad

    Classic Caprese Salad

    Melissa Clark

    2029 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,029

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pickled Deviled Eggs

    Pickled Deviled Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    335

    30 minutes, plus overnight pickling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Zucchini Casserole With Crisp Cheddar Topping

    Tomato and Zucchini Casserole With Crisp Cheddar Topping

    Melissa Clark

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

    549

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops With Tamarind and Ginger

    Pork Chops With Tamarind and Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    926

    20 minutes, plus 1 hour's marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Custard Ice Cream Base

    Classic Custard Ice Cream Base

    Melissa Clark

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

    599

    45 minutes, plus 4 1/2 hours' chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Churn Ice Cream

    No-Churn Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    107

    40 minutes, plus 3 hours' freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shortbread, 10 Ways

    Shortbread, 10 Ways

    Melissa Clark

    2111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,111

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream Base

    Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream Base

    Melissa Clark

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

    327

    15 minutes, plus at least 4 1/2 hours' chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Hot Fudge Sundae

    Classic Hot Fudge Sundae

    Melissa Clark

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

    139

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spice-Rubbed Spatchcocked Chicken

    Spice-Rubbed Spatchcocked Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    1800 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,800

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leek and Spring Onion Gratin

    Leek and Spring Onion Gratin

    Melissa Clark

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

    290

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Shakshuka

    Moroccan Shakshuka

    Melissa Clark, Mourad Lahlou

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

    519

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry and Pistachio Galette

    Strawberry and Pistachio Galette

    Melissa Clark

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

    622

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 1 hour's chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab Pasta With Snap Peas and Mint

    Crab Pasta With Snap Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    639

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Asparagus and Scallion Salad

    Roasted Asparagus and Scallion Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    867

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tarragon Chicken With Sherry Vinegar Onions

    Sheet-Pan Tarragon Chicken With Sherry Vinegar Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    2,808

    1 hour, plus 6 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Trout With Chive Butter

    Trout With Chive Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    506

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Tenderloin Stuffed With Herbs and Capers

    Pork Tenderloin Stuffed With Herbs and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,337

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Brie

    Baked Brie

    Melissa Clark

    1202 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,202

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ambrosia Cake

    Ambrosia Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    503

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    6054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,054

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Carrot Salad With Arugula and Pomegranate

    Roasted Carrot Salad With Arugula and Pomegranate

    Melissa Clark

    1384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,384

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ande ki Kari (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

    Ande ki Kari (Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

    Melissa Clark, Julie Sahni 

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

    355

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Matzo Brei

    Classic Matzo Brei

    Melissa Clark

    1642 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,642

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Malted Milk Fudge Ripple Ice Cream

    Malted Milk Fudge Ripple Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    140

    35 minutes, plus 7 hours' chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Oatmeal With Berries and Almonds

    Baked Oatmeal With Berries and Almonds

    Melissa Clark

    2027 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,027

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

    Classic Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    7504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,504

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Ring

    Carrot Ring

    Melissa Clark, Dana Green

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

    468

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Coriander Chicken With Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

    Sheet-Pan Coriander Chicken With Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

    1887 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,887

    50 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Chickpeas and Parsley

    Lemony Pasta With Chickpeas and Parsley

    Melissa Clark

    5658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,658

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mushroom and Butternut Squash Tart

    Roasted Mushroom and Butternut Squash Tart

    Melissa Clark

    1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,002

    1 hour, plus 1 1/2 hours' rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Fish With Lemon Curry Butter

    Broiled Fish With Lemon Curry Butter

    Melissa Clark

    2081 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,081

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Horseradish Crème Fraîche Sauce

    Horseradish Crème Fraîche Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    478

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melissa Clark’s Béarnaise Sauce

    Melissa Clark’s Béarnaise Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    316

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Compound Butter

    Herbed Compound Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    519

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melissa Clark's Cassoulet

    Melissa Clark's Cassoulet

    Melissa Clark

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

    546

    5 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clarified Butter

    Clarified Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    364

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pommes Anna

    Pommes Anna

    Melissa Clark

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

    527

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gruyère and Chive Soufflé

    Gruyère and Chive Soufflé

    Melissa Clark

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

    778

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Tagine

    Lamb Tagine

    Melissa Clark

    2495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,495

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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