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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

  • Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    644

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Creamy Peach Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1003 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,003

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pie Bars

    Coconut Pie Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    286

    1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Brown Butter Corn

    Melissa Clark

    1673 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,673

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Grilled Shrimp Salad With Melon and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    351

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Banana Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    257

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake With Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    306

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Berry Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    513

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,235

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chopped Salad

    Chopped Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    674

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Australian Zucchini Slice

    Australian Zucchini Slice

    Melissa Clark, Lukas Volger

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

    720

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Salad

    Pasta Salad

    Melissa Clark

    2951 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,951

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Salad 

    Shrimp Salad 

    Melissa Clark

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

    869

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Bean Salad

    Classic Bean Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    610

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt

    Chicken Thighs With Sour Cherries and Cucumber Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

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

    763

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Potato Salad With Tahini

    Vegan Potato Salad With Tahini

    Melissa Clark

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

    646

    45 minutes, plus at least an hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Mixed Vegetables

    Roasted Mixed Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

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

    645

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

    Broiled Salmon With Mustard and Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    4573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,573

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Crispy-Edged Quesadilla

    Crispy-Edged Quesadilla

    Melissa Clark

    1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,268

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Vegan Peanut Butter-Maple Ice Cream

    Easy Vegan Peanut Butter-Maple Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

    1290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,290

    20 minutes, plus 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw

    Buttermilk Green Goddess Slaw

    Melissa Clark, Diane St. Clair

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

    712

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Almond Cookies

    Buttery Almond Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    714

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano

    Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano

    Melissa Clark

    3058 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,058

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg-in-a-Hole With Asparagus

    Egg-in-a-Hole With Asparagus

    Melissa Clark

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

    478

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Pasta With Ricotta and Herbs

    Creamy Pasta With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    1121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,121

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clam Dip

    Spicy Clam Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    356

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Rhubarb and Red Onion

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Rhubarb and Red Onion

    Melissa Clark

    1364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,364

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta With Asparagus, Peas and Mint

    Polenta With Asparagus, Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1560 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,560

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Scone Loaf

    Strawberry Scone Loaf

    Melissa Clark

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

    573

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Risotto With Chard and Pancetta

    Risotto With Chard and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

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

    267

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde

    Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde

    Melissa Clark

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

    818

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Torta Rustica With Ricotta and Spinach

    Torta Rustica With Ricotta and Spinach

    Melissa Clark, Sophie Minchilli, Nancy Harmon Jenkins

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

    625

    About 2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pomegranate Baked Rice and Onions With Dill

    Pomegranate Baked Rice and Onions With Dill

    Melissa Clark, Shimi Aaron

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

    470

    2½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cabbage With Parmesan, Walnuts and Anchovies

    Roasted Cabbage With Parmesan, Walnuts and Anchovies

    Melissa Clark

    3228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,228

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini

    Cauliflower Shawarma With Spicy Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    8967 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,967

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato

    Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato

    Melissa Clark

    1952 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,952

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Silky Scrambled Eggs With Pancetta, Pepper and Pecorino

    Silky Scrambled Eggs With Pancetta, Pepper and Pecorino

    Melissa Clark

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

    353

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Youvarlakia Avgolemono (Lemony Greek Meatball Soup)

    Youvarlakia Avgolemono (Lemony Greek Meatball Soup)

    Melissa Clark

    1974 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,974

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pineapple-Ginger Crumb Cake

    Pineapple-Ginger Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    347

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Sweet Potatoes With Eggs and Almonds

    Smoky Sweet Potatoes With Eggs and Almonds

    Melissa Clark

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

    699

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Lemony Meringue Pie

    Extra-Lemony Meringue Pie

    Melissa Clark

    1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,002

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Butterscotch Meringue Pie

    Blood Orange Butterscotch Meringue Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    165

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Tart

    Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    289

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cock-a-Leekie Soup (Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup)

    Cock-a-Leekie Soup (Scottish Chicken and Leek Soup)

    Melissa Clark

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

    908

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Turkey Chili and Biscuits

    One-Pot Turkey Chili and Biscuits

    Melissa Clark

    1334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,334

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Farro and Mushroom Gratin

    Farro and Mushroom Gratin

    Melissa Clark

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

    763

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes

    Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,131

    40 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ draining

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Wine-Braised Chicken With Mushrooms and Leeks

    Wine-Braised Chicken With Mushrooms and Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    3065 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,065

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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