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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

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    377

    20 minutes

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  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    224

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    2845 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,845

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2689 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,689

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    3344 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,344

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    628

    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

    2578 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,578

    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

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  • 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

    3473 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,473

    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

    2451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,451

    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

    3158 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,158

    About 1 ½ hours

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  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,196

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

    1183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,183

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    216

    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

    2307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,307

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Skillet Brownies

    Easy Skillet Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    601

    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

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

    522

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    691

    25 minutes

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  • Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark

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

    751

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,610

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    391

    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

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

    602

    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

    4906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,906

    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

    3832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,832

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    454

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Pie

    Cherry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    377

    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

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

    99

    20 minutes

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    215

    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

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  • Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1548 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,548

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Lemon Tart

    Classic Lemon Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    491

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Grilled Chicken Marinade

    Melissa Clark

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

    304

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Rhubarb Roasted Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    709

    25 minutes

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  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    698

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Double Strawberry Shortcakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    705

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Strawberry Almond Cakes

    Melissa Clark

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

    321

    1 hour 20 minutes

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  • Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Horseradish Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    554

    25 minutes

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  • Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Asparagus, Spinach and Leek Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    565

    40 minutes

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  • Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Asparagus Mushroom Grain Bowl

    Melissa Clark

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

    508

    30 minutes

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  • Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Asparagus-Feta Pasta

    Melissa Clark

    1472 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,472

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Lasagna

    White Lasagna

    Melissa Clark

    1033 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,033

    3 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Pasta Primavera With Asparagus and Peas

    Melissa Clark

    9802 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,802

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coronation Chicken Salad

    Coronation Chicken Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,808

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Bulgogi With Spring Vegetables

    Pork Bulgogi With Spring Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    2146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,146

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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