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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-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    245

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    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.

  • 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.

  • Simple Tomato Sauce

    Simple Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    3073 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,073

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Parmesan

    Cauliflower Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    4574 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,574

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatball Parmesan

    Meatball Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    1544 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,544

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Veal Parmesan

    Veal Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

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

    280

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    7512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,512

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Melissa Clark

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

    61

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    346

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Melissa Clark

    1221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,221

    55 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    102

    30 minutes, plus chilling, churning and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Souvla

    1294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,294

    1 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

    7184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,184

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,079

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1944 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,944

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parmesan Crackers

    Parmesan Crackers

    Melissa Clark, Marily Mustilli

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

    67

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,352

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Melissa Clark

    1606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,606

    Time: 40 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

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

    19

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porchetta Pork Roast

    Porchetta Pork Roast

    Melissa Clark

    4524 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,524

    4 to 5 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz Latkes

    Schmaltz Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    243

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Melissa Clark

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

    200

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Rum Punch

    Hot Rum Punch

    Melissa Clark

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

    90

    20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    244

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Melissa Clark, Dorie Greenspan

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

    518

    3 hours, plus at least 1 hour of chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Melissa Clark, Alice Medrich

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

    257

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Melissa Clark, Ben Mims

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

    961

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Crumb Cake

    Pear Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    849

    About an hour and a half, plus at least 2 hours to cool

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Melissa Clark

    6500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,500

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3065 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,065

    About 2 hours, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

    6280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,280

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Melissa Clark

    2287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,287

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Melissa Clark, Alexander Figura

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

    134

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,139

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Melissa Clark, Eric Klein

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

    119

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Apple Pie

    Double Apple Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,724

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 3 1/2 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark, George H. Foster, Peter C. Weiglin

    1465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,465

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Standing Rib Roast

    Standing Rib Roast

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,642

    1 1/2 to 2 1/4 hours, plus at least 2 hours 20 minutes’ resting time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Lamb Chops With Green Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    383

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Risotto With Milk

    Risotto With Milk

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    89

    40 minutes, plus 1 hour steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Fruit Salad

    Tomato Fruit Salad

    Melissa Clark, Massimo Bottura

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

    162

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Pork Schnitzel With Quick Pickles

    Melissa Clark

    1903 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,903

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Swiss Chard Rice Bowl With Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Jessica Koslow

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

    414

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quinoa and Rice Bowl With Kale, Kimchi and Egg

    Quinoa and Rice Bowl With Kale, Kimchi and Egg

    Melissa Clark

    1510 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,510

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Cornmeal Plum Scones

    Melissa Clark

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

    387

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes

    Melissa Clark

    3961 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,961

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    4277 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,277

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

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