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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

  • Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Cheddar Scallion Dip

    Melissa Clark

    1253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,253

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basil Avocado Dip

    Basil Avocado Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    288

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fruit Galette

    Fruit Galette

    Melissa Clark

    2021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,021

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Galette

    Summer Vegetable Galette

    Melissa Clark

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

    483

    2 hours plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    431

    1 1/2 hours, plus rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Skirt Steak With Garlic and Herbs

    Grilled Skirt Steak With Garlic and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    1296 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,296

    25 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon

    Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon

    Melissa Clark, Betty Fussell

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

    934

    25 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ curing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Peach Crumble Slab Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,102

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    The Ultimate Veggie Burger

    Melissa Clark

    2551 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,551

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours to chill

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Corn Soup With Basil

    Chilled Corn Soup With Basil

    Melissa Clark

    1096 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,096

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Pasta With Burst Cherry Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3786 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,786

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    The Only Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need

    Melissa Clark

    5160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,160

    20 minutes plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Brown Butter Coconut Financiers

    Melissa Clark

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

    243

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Strawberry or Raspberry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    235

    30 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla or Coffee Ice Cream

    Vanilla or Coffee Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    153

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    Coconut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    130

    20 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melissa Clark’s Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark’s Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    37

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Butterscotch Bourbon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    50

    Time: 30 minutes plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

    Chocolate Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    143

    30 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Ice Cream

    Pistachio Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    58

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Peach or Apricot Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    75

    35 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    94

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Ice Cream

    Cherry Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    98

    35 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Ice Cream

    Banana Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    74

    30 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Ice Cream

    Almond Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    68

    40 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Cinnamon Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    96

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon or Lime Ice Cream

    Lemon or Lime Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    64

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    939

    30 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mint or Basil Ice Cream

    Mint or Basil Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    206

    25 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling, chilling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Soft-Shell Crab Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    154

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Skillet Chicken With Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    925

    1 hour, plus 1 hour standing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Double Strawberry Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    692

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 8 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus Soup With Ricotta Crostini

    Asparagus Soup With Ricotta Crostini

    Melissa Clark

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

    281

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Grapefruit with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark, Danny Amend

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

    298

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Eggs With Gigante Beans and Harissa

    Melissa Clark, Ignacio Mattos

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

    71

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bread Pudding Frittata

    Bread Pudding Frittata

    Melissa Clark, Gerardo Gonzalez

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

    84

    2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Sugar Snap Pea Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    158

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb Shake

    Rhubarb Shake

    Melissa Clark

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

    213

    15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Salt and Pepper Lassi with Mint

    Melissa Clark

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

    79

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Scallops With Sorrel Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    552

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Devil’s Food Cake With Black Pepper Buttercream

    Melissa Clark

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

    685

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Steamed Clams With Spring Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    641

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Sausage With Chard and Rhubarb

    Melissa Clark

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

    708

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Anchovies

    Spaghetti With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

    1013 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,013

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Butter

    Chicken Butter

    Melissa Clark, Richard Kuo

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

    52

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Whole-Wheat English Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1191 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,191

    35 minutes, plus 1 to 1 1/2 hours’ rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Mustard Sauce

    Sweet Potatoes With Mustard Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    326

    About 1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Quinoa Salad With Roasted Carrots and Frizzled Leeks

    Melissa Clark

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

    195

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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