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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

  • Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Melissa Clark

    1175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,175

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    259

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Jam Bun  

    Giant Jam Bun  

    Melissa Clark

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

    292

    2 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1762 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,762

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2904 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,904

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    Melissa Clark

    1567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,567

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,297

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Melissa Clark

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

    292

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1772 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,772

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

    1693 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,693

    70 to 80 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    22

    25 minutes, plus 1 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    98

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    300

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Melissa Clark

    1050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,050

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • S’mores Tart

    S’mores Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    144

    4 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven S’mores

    Oven S’mores

    Melissa Clark

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

    121

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,563

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1764 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,764

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Melissa Clark, Irene Kuo

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

    381

    30 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Pullao

    Shrimp Pullao

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    515

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark, Edna Lewis

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

    98

    about 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,526

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Melissa Clark

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

    754

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    391

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    275

    4 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    239

    5 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    793

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    2313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,313

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1745 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,745

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

    1162 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,162

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Matzo Pizza

    Matzo Pizza

    Melissa Clark

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

    233

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Melissa Clark

    3706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,706

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    Melissa Clark

    1000 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,000

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    819

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Melissa Clark

    2476 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,476

    35 to 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani

    2091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,091

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    234

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Melissa Clark

    1948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,948

    1 ½ to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    551

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    356

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,572

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    235

    5 to 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Cheesecake

    Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    222

    10 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    377

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    221

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,761

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,654

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    3289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,289

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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