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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

  • Pomegranate, Lime and Tonic

    Pomegranate, Lime and Tonic

    Melissa Clark

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

    51

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Louisville Sling

    The Louisville Sling

    Melissa Clark, Elettaria

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

    12

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach and Passion Fruit Smash

    Peach and Passion Fruit Smash

    Melissa Clark, Bobo

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

    31

    15 minutes plus 20 minutes’ steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Juniper and Tonic

    Juniper and Tonic

    Melissa Clark, Clover Club

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

    17

    30 minutes plus 4 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Make-Ahead Fried Chicken

    Make-Ahead Fried Chicken

    Melissa Clark

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

    551

    1 hour, plus at least 4 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cream Cake With Peaches

    Coconut Cream Cake With Peaches

    Melissa Clark

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

    211

    1 hour, plus 24 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panzanella

    Panzanella

    Melissa Clark

    2908 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,908

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    Melissa Clark

    6056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,056

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ash-Roasted Potatoes

    Ash-Roasted Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    126

    45 to 90 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sesame Lime Chicken Breasts

    Grilled Sesame Lime Chicken Breasts

    Melissa Clark

    2338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,338

    30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Melissa Clark

    2264 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,264

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Melissa Clark

    2212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,212

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Ricotta

    Fresh Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,901

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish

    Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish

    Melissa Clark

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

    553

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Garlic Toast

    Green Garlic Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    424

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom Cookies

    Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood

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

    334

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maureen Abood’s Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine Nuts

    Maureen Abood’s Eggplant With Lamb, Tomato and Pine Nuts

    Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood

    2065 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,065

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas

    Crunchy Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood

    1793 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,793

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ricotta Tart With Lemon Poppy Crust

    Ricotta Tart With Lemon Poppy Crust

    Melissa Clark

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

    475

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Aioli Potato Salad

    Garlic Aioli Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    971

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Potato Salad With Mint

    Lemon Potato Salad With Mint

    Melissa Clark

    5185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,185

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1096 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,096

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Kimchi Potato Salad

    Spicy Kimchi Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    735

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Waffles

    Waffles

    Melissa Clark

    10558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,558

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    editors' pick
  • Fresh Egg Pasta

    Fresh Egg Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,259

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour resting time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Strata With Goat Cheese and Herbs

    Green Strata With Goat Cheese and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    828

    1 hour, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Excellent White Bread

    Excellent White Bread

    Melissa Clark

    3028 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,028

    4 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Melissa Clark

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

    637

    4 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    16833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    16,833

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

    1036 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,036

    1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mayonnaise

    Mayonnaise

    Melissa Clark

    1538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,538

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    101

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radish and Herb Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing

    Radish and Herb Salad with Meyer Lemon Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    381

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Melissa Clark

    1533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,533

    4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grains and Beans

    Grains and Beans

    Melissa Clark

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

    886

    1 1/2 to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Grain Granola

    Whole Grain Granola

    Melissa Clark

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

    477

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    137

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haitian Pork Griot

    Haitian Pork Griot

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

    1139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,139

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pikliz

    Pikliz

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

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

    417

    30 minutes, plus 3 days’ pickling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Layer Cake

    Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark, Larissa Raphael

    1743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,743

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Green Chorizo

    Fresh Green Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Alex Stupak

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

    239

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Melissa Clark

    2128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,128

    2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,001

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1585 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,585

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    244

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Melissa Clark, Jane

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

    34

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Melissa Clark, Taste

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

    71

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Tomato Sauce

    Simple Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    3033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,033

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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