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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

  • Chocolate Peppermint Bars

    Chocolate Peppermint Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    969

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Cheesy Pasta With Wild Mushrooms

    Baked Cheesy Pasta With Wild Mushrooms

    Melissa Clark

    1414 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,414

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew

    Japanese Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew

    Melissa Clark, Ganso Yaki

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

    211

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkish Flour Helva  

    Turkish Flour Helva  

    Melissa Clark, Ozden Narin

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

    37

    1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkish Burned Milk Pudding (Kazandibi)

    Turkish Burned Milk Pudding (Kazandibi)

    Melissa Clark, Engin Akin

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

    81

    45 minutes, plus at least 6 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Baklava

    Pistachio Baklava

    Melissa Clark, Karakoy Gulluoglu

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

    685

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean and Roasted Potato Salad With Rosemary

    White Bean and Roasted Potato Salad With Rosemary

    Melissa Clark

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

    263

    2 1/2 hours, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens

    Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens

    Melissa Clark

    1113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,113

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • North African Bean Stew With Barley and Winter Squash

    North African Bean Stew With Barley and Winter Squash

    Melissa Clark, Kos Kaffe

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

    1,512

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella

    Skillet Chicken With Tomatoes, Pancetta and Mozzarella

    Melissa Clark

    6450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,450

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fragrant Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables

    Fragrant Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,819

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cardamom Cream Cake

    Cardamom Cream Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    953

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Breakfast Casserole

    Buttery Breakfast Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    9717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,717

    1 1/2 hours, plus 4 hours or overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Modern Timpano

    Modern Timpano

    Melissa Clark

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

    246

    3 hours, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salmon With Anchovy-Garlic Butter

    Salmon With Anchovy-Garlic Butter

    Melissa Clark

    7532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,532

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Royal Icing

    Royal Icing

    Melissa Clark

    1777 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,777

    10 minutes, plus decorating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frosted Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Frosted Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Melissa Clark

    2033 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,033

    40 minutes, plus chilling and decorating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arancini With Brandy-Soaked Raisins

    Arancini With Brandy-Soaked Raisins

    Melissa Clark

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

    82

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken

    Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Rodney Frazer

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

    773

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus at least 13 hours for brining and resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gâteau Breton

    Gâteau Breton

    Melissa Clark, Edd Kimber

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

    439

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Rose Rugelach

    Raspberry Rose Rugelach

    Melissa Clark, Mindy Segal

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

    242

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Violet Bakery Rye Brownies

    Violet Bakery Rye Brownies

    Melissa Clark, Claire Ptak

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

    873

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cardamom Butter Crescents

    Cardamom Butter Crescents

    Melissa Clark, François Payard

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

    715

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy-as-Pie Apple Cake

    Easy-as-Pie Apple Cake

    Melissa Clark, "Food52 Baking"

    3986 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,986

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Coconut Cake

    Chocolate Coconut Cake

    Melissa Clark, Trine Hahnemann

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

    438

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squash and Radicchio Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

    Roasted Squash and Radicchio Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    914

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gooey Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bars

    Gooey Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    532

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Horseradish Butter

    Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Horseradish Butter

    Melissa Clark, Michael Anthony

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

    228

    About 1 1/4 to 2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Butternut Squash With Dates

    Shaved Butternut Squash With Dates

    Melissa Clark, Justin Smillie, Kitty Greenwald

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

    161

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto

    Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Apple With Prosciutto

    Melissa Clark, Chris Cipollone

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

    378

    30 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Bread With Brown Butter and Bourbon

    Pumpkin Bread With Brown Butter and Bourbon

    Melissa Clark

    4189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,189

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Radishes With Anchovies

    Roasted Radishes With Anchovies

    Melissa Clark, Bryan Hunt

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

    452

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chip Streusel

    Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chip Streusel

    Melissa Clark

    1408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,408

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts

    Wild Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    365

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread

    Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread

    Melissa Clark

    4002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,002

    1 1/2 hours plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lard Pie Crust

    Lard Pie Crust

    Melissa Clark

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

    120

    15 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Mushroom Make-Ahead Gravy

    Vegan Mushroom Make-Ahead Gravy

    Melissa Clark

    2375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,375

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary and Citrus Turkey for a Crowd

    Rosemary and Citrus Turkey for a Crowd

    Melissa Clark

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

    474

    3 hours, plus overnight dry-brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Dutch Baby

    Savory Dutch Baby

    Melissa Clark

    2508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,508

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

    Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

    Melissa Clark

    2308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,308

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • West Indian Lamb Curry

    West Indian Lamb Curry

    Melissa Clark, Martin Maginley

    1049 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,049

    2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Biscuits

    Buttermilk Biscuits

    Melissa Clark

    1584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,584

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salt-and-Pepper Roast Chicken

    Salt-and-Pepper Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark

    3063 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,063

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’

    Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’

    Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

    2797 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,797

    30 minutes, plus overnight soaking and 1 to 1 1/2 hours cooking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halvah

    Halvah

    Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

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

    634

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)

    Pastel (Israeli Spiced Meat Pie)

    Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook

    1310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,310

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Roasted Fish With Sweet Peppers

    Sheet-Pan Roasted Fish With Sweet Peppers

    Melissa Clark

    3441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,441

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Shallots With Labneh and Pita

    Charred Shallots With Labneh and Pita

    Melissa Clark

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

    100

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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