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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

  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    593

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Chile Grain Bowl With Tofu

    Sweet Chile Grain Bowl With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    2538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,538

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salt-Baked Fish

    Salt-Baked Fish

    Melissa Clark

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

    111

    35 to 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    401

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    3423 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,423

    1 hour 50 minutes, plus at least 8 hours chilling and 10 minutes resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Vegetable Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Vegetable Phyllo Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    809

    2 hours, plus at least 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Blondies 

    Gingerbread Blondies 

    Melissa Clark

    2436 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,436

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes and Dates

    Braised Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes and Dates

    Melissa Clark

    3138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,138

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2166 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,166

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

    1176 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,176

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Parker House Rolls

    Easy Parker House Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    343

    35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ rising time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    215

    4 to 5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Melissa Clark

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

    298

    2 hours 10 minutes, plus at least 2 days for brining, cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Mustard Chicken With Bread Crumbs

    Crispy Mustard Chicken With Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

    2103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,103

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Skillet Brownies

    Easy Skillet Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    598

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    517

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    662

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark

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

    748

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,472

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    389

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Feta Dip With Spicy Tomatoes and Honey

    Baked Feta Dip With Spicy Tomatoes and Honey

    Melissa Clark

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

    594

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Melissa Clark

    4796 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,796

    55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    Melissa Clark

    3721 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,721

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    451

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cherry Pie

    Cherry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    349

    About 2 hours, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fruity Ice Cream Sodas

    Fruity Ice Cream Sodas

    Melissa Clark

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

    96

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Banana Split

    Classic Banana Split

    Melissa Clark

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

    99

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    211

    1 hour, plus at least 3 hours’ cooling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,516

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Lemon Tart

    Classic Lemon Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    480

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Melissa Clark

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

    269

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    629

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    634

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    316

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    681

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 1 1/2 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    548

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    554

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,440

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Melissa Clark

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

    502

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • White Lasagna

    White Lasagna

    Melissa Clark

    1023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,023

    3 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Melissa Clark

    9591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,591

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coronation Chicken Salad

    Coronation Chicken Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,771

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Bulgogi With Spring Vegetables

    Pork Bulgogi With Spring Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1808 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,808

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Tarragon-Cognac Chicken

    Roast Tarragon-Cognac Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Christiane Baumgartner

    1283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,283

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Baked Tofu With Sugar Snap Peas

    Crispy Baked Tofu With Sugar Snap Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    482

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Brei With Hot Honey and Feta

    Matzo Brei With Hot Honey and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    365

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter-Poached Shrimp With Dill Mayonnaise

    Butter-Poached Shrimp With Dill Mayonnaise

    Melissa Clark

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

    212

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Potato-Kale Casserole and Eggs

    Potato-Kale Casserole and Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    670

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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