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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

  • Oysters Rockefeller

    Oysters Rockefeller

    Melissa Clark

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

    256

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mignonette Sauce

    Mignonette Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    344

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Cocktail Sauce

    Classic Cocktail Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    298

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • ​​Crisp Roast Duck

    ​​Crisp Roast Duck

    Melissa Clark

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

    902

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens

    Lemony White Bean Soup With Turkey and Greens

    Melissa Clark

    21540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    21,540

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brown-Butter Orzo With Butternut Squash

    Brown-Butter Orzo With Butternut Squash

    Melissa Clark

    7634 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,634

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Babka Rugelach

    Chocolate Babka Rugelach

    Melissa Clark

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

    558

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Spritz Cookies

    Almond Spritz Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    1251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,251

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Shrimp Cakes With Chile-Lime Mayo

    Crispy Shrimp Cakes With Chile-Lime Mayo

    Melissa Clark

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

    646

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,796

    50 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melomakarona (Greek Olive Oil-Honey Cookies)

    Melomakarona (Greek Olive Oil-Honey Cookies)

    Melissa Clark

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

    342

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Lemon Curd

    Olive Oil Lemon Curd

    Melissa Clark

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

    432

    10 minutes, plus cooling and 1 hour’s chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Apple Pie

    Classic Apple Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,002

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

    Ultimate Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,318

    About 2 hours, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Honey Pecan Pie

    Maple-Honey Pecan Pie

    Melissa Clark

    3272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,272

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bullinada (Catalan Fish Stew With Aioli)

    Bullinada (Catalan Fish Stew With Aioli)

    Melissa Clark, Claudia Roden

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

    679

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yogurt Cake

    Yogurt Cake

    Melissa Clark, Claudia Roden

    5434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,434

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Tomato-Braised Chickpeas With Tahini

    Instant Pot Tomato-Braised Chickpeas With Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    1104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,104

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Rice Pudding

    Instant Pot Rice Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,002

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Pork Stew With Red Wine and Olives

    Instant Pot Pork Stew With Red Wine and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,165

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Silky Peppers and Green Olives

    Skillet Chicken With Silky Peppers and Green Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1063 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,063

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Cucumber Yogurt

    Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlicky Cucumber Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1960 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,960

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon and Garlic

    Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon and Garlic

    Melissa Clark

    1877 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,877

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes With Runny Eggs

    Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes With Runny Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1860 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,860

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Icebox Pie

    Strawberry Icebox Pie

    Melissa Clark, Nicholas Morgenstern, Priyaporn Pichitpongchai

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

    343

    1 hour, plus at least 18 hours’ macerating and 5 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Pan-Roasted Scallops With Fresh Tomatoes

    Creamy Pan-Roasted Scallops With Fresh Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    3504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,504

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Scallops With Lemon and Herbs

    Buttery Scallops With Lemon and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    634

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Halloumi With Corn, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

    Melissa Clark

    6013 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,013

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream

    Almond Cake With Peaches and Cream

    Melissa Clark, Lindsey Shere

    1600 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,600

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Skewers

    Summer Vegetable Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    549

    25 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut-Pineapple Skewers With Marshmallows

    Coconut-Pineapple Skewers With Marshmallows

    Melissa Clark

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

    71

    15 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

    Fish Skewers With Herbs and Lime

    Melissa Clark

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

    392

    20 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Ground Meat Skewers

    Spiced Ground Meat Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    444

    30 minutes, plus grill heating and at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers

    Smoky Paprika Cheese Skewers

    Melissa Clark

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

    217

    20 minutes, plus grill heating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arepas de Choclo With Avocado Salad

    Arepas de Choclo With Avocado Salad

    Melissa Clark, Mariana Velásquez

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

    858

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thousand Island Dressing

    Thousand Island Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    271

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pyaz Ka Laccha (Raw Onion Relish)

    Pyaz Ka Laccha (Raw Onion Relish)

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    38

    10 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zhug

    Zhug

    Melissa Clark

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

    304

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Green Sauce

    All-Purpose Green Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Zucchini and Basil

    Melissa Clark

    3770 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,770

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Three-Bean Salad

    Herby Three-Bean Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,250

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charmoula

    Charmoula

    Melissa Clark

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

    244

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Dip With Garlic, Yogurt and Dill

    Spinach Dip With Garlic, Yogurt and Dill

    Melissa Clark

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

    894

    20 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Za’atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro

    Grilled Za’atar Chicken With Garlic Yogurt and Cilantro

    Melissa Clark

    7008 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,008

    30 minutes, plus marinating time

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Easiest Lemon Curd

    The Easiest Lemon Curd

    Melissa Clark

    1105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,105

    15 minutes, plus cooling and at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes, Scallions and Currants

    Cottage Cheese Pasta With Tomatoes, Scallions and Currants

    Melissa Clark

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

    962

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beer Brats

    Beer Brats

    Melissa Clark

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

    690

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake

    Blueberry Pecan Crunch Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,702

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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