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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

  • Cantonese Noodle Soup

    Cantonese Noodle Soup

    Melissa Clark, Lane Li of Noodle Lane, Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

    80

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Roasted Chicken With Vinegared Grapes

    Melissa Clark

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

    78

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Melissa Clark, Lee Farrington

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

    82

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    26

    2 hours, 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Lemon Poppy Seed Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    357

    1 hour, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Melissa Clark

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

    150

    1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Daisy Cake

    Lazy Daisy Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,228

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine

    Melissa Clark, Renee Erickson

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

    623

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Melissa Clark

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

    505

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    347

    3 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Gnocchi With Sausages and Peppers

    Sheet-Pan Gnocchi With Sausages and Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    1138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,138

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Latkes

    Vegan Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    60

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Melissa Clark

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

    314

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    Melissa Clark

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

    187

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Loaded Focaccia

    Loaded Focaccia

    Melissa Clark

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

    124

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    411

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    157

    1¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Melissa Clark

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

    191

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    572

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Melissa Clark

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

    610

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    178

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Jam Bun  

    Giant Jam Bun  

    Melissa Clark

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

    242

    2 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1539 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,539

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1926 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,926

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    Melissa Clark

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

    972

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,138

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Herby Farro Salad With Stone Fruit and Burrata

    Melissa Clark

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

    279

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,567

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

    1579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,579

    70 to 80 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    16

    25 minutes, plus 1 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Tomato-Watermelon Salad With Anchovy Bread Crumbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    92

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    274

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Melissa Clark

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

    897

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • S’mores Tart

    S’mores Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    108

    4 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven S’mores

    Oven S’mores

    Melissa Clark

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

    91

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1405 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,405

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,294

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Stir-Fried Chicken With Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    Melissa Clark, Irene Kuo

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

    306

    30 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Pullao

    Shrimp Pullao

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    431

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark, Edna Lewis

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

    92

    about 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,399

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Melissa Clark

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

    648

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    319

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    206

    5 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    224

    4 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    1691 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,691

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    744

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,512

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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