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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

  • Sweet and Spicy Fruit Salad

    Sweet and Spicy Fruit Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    665

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Watermelon Cucumber Punch

    Watermelon Cucumber Punch

    Melissa Clark, P*ong

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

    144

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • A Cherry Tale

    A Cherry Tale

    Melissa Clark, Panzano

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

    74

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Faux 75

    Faux 75

    Melissa Clark, Clover Club

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

    106

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Make-Ahead Fried Chicken

    Make-Ahead Fried Chicken

    Melissa Clark

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

    555

    1 hour, plus at least 4 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panzanella

    Panzanella

    Melissa Clark

    2980 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,980

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    Melissa Clark

    6338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,338

    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

    2371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,371

    30 minutes, plus at least 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Breasts

    Melissa Clark

    2352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,352

    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

    2227 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,227

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Ricotta

    Fresh Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,912

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish

    Fast Vietnamese Caramel Bluefish

    Melissa Clark

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

    556

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Garlic Toast

    Green Garlic Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    426

    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

    2075 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,075

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crunchy Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas

    Crunchy Roasted Za’atar Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood

    1805 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,805

    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

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

    975

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Potato Salad With Mint

    Lemon Potato Salad With Mint

    Melissa Clark

    5668 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,668

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Waffles

    Waffles

    Melissa Clark

    10759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,759

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Kimchi Potato Salad

    Spicy Kimchi Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    738

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Bacon and Shallot Potato Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,109

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Egg Pasta

    Fresh Egg Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,263

    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

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

    830

    1 hour, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Excellent White Bread

    Excellent White Bread

    Melissa Clark

    3040 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,040

    4 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Bread

    Melissa Clark

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

    641

    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

    17146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    17,146

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mayonnaise

    Mayonnaise

    Melissa Clark

    1548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,548

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

    1046 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,046

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    102

    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

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

    383

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Brisket With Horseradish Gremolata

    Melissa Clark

    1537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,537

    4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grains and Beans

    Grains and Beans

    Melissa Clark

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

    890

    1 1/2 to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Grain Granola

    Whole Grain Granola

    Melissa Clark

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

    481

    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.

  • Pikliz

    Pikliz

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

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

    419

    30 minutes, plus 3 days’ pickling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haitian Pork Griot

    Haitian Pork Griot

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

    1141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,141

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Layer Cake

    Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark, Larissa Raphael

    1752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,752

    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

    2135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,135

    2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Streusel Pound Cake

    Chocolate Streusel Pound Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1005 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,005

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,599

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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