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  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

  • Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1659 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,659

    30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Cinnamon Crumb Cake Muffins

    Melissa Clark

    1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,120

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Fig-Olive Tapenade With Prosciutto and Persimmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    439

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Caviar Sour Cream Dip With Potato Chips

    Melissa Clark

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

    710

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms With Harissa and Apricots

    Melissa Clark

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

    396

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    514

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Classic Trifle With Berries or Citrus

    Melissa Clark

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

    465

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yerushalmi Kugel

    Yerushalmi Kugel

    Melissa Clark, Adeena Sussman

    1141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,141

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black and White Brownies

    Black and White Brownies

    Melissa Clark

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

    302

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Toasted Almond Snowballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    926

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Fudgy Bourbon Balls

    Melissa Clark

    1568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,568

    15 minutes, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Honey-Roasted Peanut Thumbprints

    Melissa Clark

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

    532

    25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Cornmeal Lime Shortbread Fans

    Melissa Clark

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

    767

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sparkly Gingerbread

    Sparkly Gingerbread

    Melissa Clark

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

    495

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Vanilla Bean Spritz Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    585

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Cherry Rugelach With Cardamom Sugar

    Melissa Clark, Rose Levy Beranbaum

    1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,501

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Sweet Potatoes With Sour Cream and Pecans

    Melissa Clark

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

    345

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

    Melissa Clark

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

    464

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Pumpkin Fudge Torte

    Melissa Clark

    1470 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,470

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Sautéed Greens With Smoked Paprika for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    426

    10 to 20 minutes, depending on the greens

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Sage and Lime for Two

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Sage and Lime for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    560

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,335

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Puddings for Two

    Melissa Clark

    1355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,355

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two

    Turkey Thighs With Pickled Cranberries and Onions for Two

    Melissa Clark

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

    585

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan, One-Pot Thanksgiving Dinner

    One-Pan, One-Pot Thanksgiving Dinner

    Melissa Clark

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

    790

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Beef Stew With Red Onions and Ale

    Hearty Beef Stew With Red Onions and Ale

    Melissa Clark

    2413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,413

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Maple-Pecan Galette With Fresh Ginger

    Melissa Clark

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

    606

    1 hour, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb, Harissa and Almond Sausage Rolls

    Lamb, Harissa and Almond Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    385

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls

    Melissa Clark, Paul Allam

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

    423

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Vegan Mushroom and Leek Rolls

    Melissa Clark

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

    466

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Cauliflower With Pancetta, Olives and Crisp Parmesan

    Roasted Cauliflower With Pancetta, Olives and Crisp Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    5421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,421

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Swordfish With Caramelized Eggplant and Capers

    Melissa Clark

    1091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,091

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta

    Melissa Clark

    16755 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    16,755

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    One-Pan Tuna-White Bean Casserole

    Melissa Clark

    1632 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,632

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    One-Bowl Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2360 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,360

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Simple Roast Chicken With Greens (and Bonus Stock)

    Melissa Clark

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

    291

    1 1/2 hours, plus 2 to 3 hours for the optional stock

    or to save this recipe.

  • Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Colcannon With Crispy Leeks

    Melissa Clark

    1055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,055

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Corn Polenta With Baked Eggs

    Melissa Clark

    1291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,291

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    2,308

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions

    Melissa Clark

    3838 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,838

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Skillet Meatballs With Peaches, Basil and Lime

    Melissa Clark

    7586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,586

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Crème Fraîche Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,191

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Lamb Chops With Lettuce and Ranch Dressing

    Grilled Lamb Chops With Lettuce and Ranch Dressing

    Melissa Clark

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

    487

    40 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Eggplant Focaccia With Ricotta and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    748

    1 hour, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Farro Salad With Corn and Crispy Chickpeas

    Farro Salad With Corn and Crispy Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

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

    975

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta

    Pasta With Caramelized Peppers, Anchovies and Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    1322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,322

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    The Crunchiest Summer Fruit Crumble

    Melissa Clark

    1307 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,307

    1 3/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Gingery Grilled Chicken Thighs With Charred Peaches

    Melissa Clark

    2502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,502

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

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