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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

  • Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    238

    5 to 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Cheesecake

    Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    230

    10 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    378

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    228

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2898 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,898

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,709

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    3408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,408

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    650

    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

    2606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,606

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • 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

    3530 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,530

    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

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

    813

    2 hours, plus at least 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Blondies 

    Gingerbread Blondies 

    Melissa Clark

    2457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,457

    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

    3181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,181

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2211 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,211

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

    1188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,188

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Parker House Rolls

    Easy Parker House Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    344

    35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    218

    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

    2350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,350

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Skillet Brownies

    Easy Skillet Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    607

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    528

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    715

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark

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

    754

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,701

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    397

    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

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

    611

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Melissa Clark

    5039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,039

    55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    Melissa Clark

    4857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,857

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    462

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Pie

    Cherry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    389

    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

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

    105

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    221

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Banana Split

    Classic Banana Split

    Melissa Clark

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

    101

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,591

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Lemon Tart

    Classic Lemon Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    497

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Melissa Clark

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

    324

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    723

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    709

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    326

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    712

    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

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

    561

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    573

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,482

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Melissa Clark

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

    509

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Lasagna

    White Lasagna

    Melissa Clark

    1046 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,046

    3 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Melissa Clark

    9852 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,852

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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