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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

  • Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

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

    982

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Matzo Pizza

    Matzo Pizza

    Melissa Clark

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

    197

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Melissa Clark

    2833 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,833

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    824

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    783

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Herby Skillet Chicken With Greens

    Melissa Clark

    1911 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,911

    35 to 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)

    Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani

    1698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,698

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Bacon, Egg and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Melissa Clark

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

    219

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Red Lentil Barley Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,579

    1 ½ to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Spicy Tomato White Bean Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    516

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Sweet Potato-Tofu Stew

    Melissa Clark

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

    325

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,149

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    224

    5 to 7 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Cheesecake

    Pistachio Cheesecake

    Melissa Clark

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

    205

    10 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Bacon-Cheddar Dip

    Melissa Clark

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

    341

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Cornbread

    Coconut Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    206

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Sheet-Pan Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark

    1883 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,883

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Coconut Black Bean Soup

    Melissa Clark

    2265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,265

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Sheet-Pan Turmeric Chicken and Crispy Rice

    Melissa Clark

    2390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,390

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    515

    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

    2335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,335

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Salt-Baked Fish

    Salt-Baked Fish

    Melissa Clark

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

    101

    35 to 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Crispy Potato and Sour Cream Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    384

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Spinach and Gruyère Breakfast Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    2907 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,907

    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

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

    784

    2 hours, plus at least 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Blondies 

    Gingerbread Blondies 

    Melissa Clark

    2112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,112

    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

    2756 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,756

    About 1 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Lemony Pasta With Braised White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    2062 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,062

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Turkey, Farro and Chickpea Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    946

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Parker House Rolls

    Easy Parker House Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    327

    35 minutes, plus 2 hours’ rising time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Parker House Rolls With Black Pepper and Demerara Sugar

    Melissa Clark

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

    158

    4 to 5 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Make-Ahead Roast Turkey

    Melissa Clark

    293 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    293

    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

    2003 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,003

    40 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Skillet Brownies

    Easy Skillet Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    535

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Roasted Chickpeas and Peppers With Goat Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    483

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Pasta With Corn, Mint and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    645

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Green Salad With Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

    Melissa Clark

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

    736

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Smashed Cucumber, Avocado and Shrimp Salad

    Melissa Clark

    1273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,273

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Upside-Down Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    386

    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

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

    557

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Sheet-Pan Chicken Thighs With Spicy Corn

    Melissa Clark

    4433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,433

    55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    One-Pan Zucchini-Pesto Orzo 

    Melissa Clark

    3423 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,423

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    438

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cherry Pie

    Cherry Pie

    Melissa Clark

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

    311

    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

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

    92

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Banana Split

    Classic Banana Split

    Melissa Clark

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

    99

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Melissa Clark

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

    209

    1 hour, plus at least 3 hours’ cooling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Gingery Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    1,405

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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