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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

  • No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    No-Bake Butterscotch Custards

    Melissa Clark

    1290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,290

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Grilled Corn With Jalapeño-Feta Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    391

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Grilled Pork With Fennel, Cumin and Red Onion

    Spicy Grilled Pork With Fennel, Cumin and Red Onion

    Melissa Clark

    1051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,051

    30 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sugar Snap Peas With Yogurt, Feta and Dill

    Sugar Snap Peas With Yogurt, Feta and Dill

    Melissa Clark

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

    546

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Strawberry Shortbread and Cream

    Melissa Clark

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

    535

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

    Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

    2717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,717

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Peanut Butter No-Bake Bars

    Melissa Clark

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

    861

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Savory Babka With Ricotta and Herbs

    Melissa Clark

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

    470

    3 1/2 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

    Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

    Melissa Clark

    2237 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,237

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Melissa Clark

    1208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,208

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • The Most Adaptable One-Bowl Cornmeal Poundcake

    The Most Adaptable One-Bowl Cornmeal Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

    1337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,337

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Chicken With Jammy Tomatoes and Pancetta

    Sheet-Pan Chicken With Jammy Tomatoes and Pancetta

    Melissa Clark

    4678 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,678

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parsnip Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting and Ginger

    Parsnip Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting and Ginger

    Melissa Clark, Susan Spungen

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

    95

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Flour Poundcake

    Rice Flour Poundcake

    Melissa Clark, Zachary Golper

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

    802

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts

    Lemony Asparagus Salad With Shaved Cheese and Nuts

    Melissa Clark

    1042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,042

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Matzo

    Easy Matzo

    Melissa Clark

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

    329

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna

    Melissa Clark

    1268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,268

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Big Pot of Beans

    Big Pot of Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,011

    1 to 4 hours, plus optional soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Steel-Cut Oats With Nut Butter

    Baked Steel-Cut Oats With Nut Butter

    Melissa Clark

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

    916

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pantry Crumb Cake

    Pantry Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2005 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,005

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Any Vegetable Soup

    Any Vegetable Soup

    Melissa Clark

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

    911

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Lentil Soup

    Easy Lentil Soup

    Melissa Clark

    3283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,283

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Tarragon Tart

    Melissa Clark

    6441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,441

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Scalloped Potato Gratin

    Melissa Clark

    2404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,404

     1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Spatchcocked Chicken With Herb Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1018 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,018

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Campari Olive Oil Cake

    Melissa Clark

    2170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,170

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pretzel Shortbread

    Pretzel Shortbread

    Melissa Clark, Lost Bread Company

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

    961

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Fried Rice With Bacon and Cabbage

    Crispy Fried Rice With Bacon and Cabbage

    Melissa Clark

    1249 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,249

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup)

    Melissa Clark, Joe Yonan

    2705 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,705

    About 2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta

    Cheesy Baked Pasta With Sausage and Ricotta

    Melissa Clark

    10180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    10,180

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Bittersweet Brownie Shortbread

    Melissa Clark

    2682 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,682

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Chocolate Tahini Mousse

    Melissa Clark

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

    386

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Nib Sablés With Flaky Sea Salt

    Cocoa Nib Sablés With Flaky Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

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

    223

    1 hour, plus chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Garlicky Anchovies and Broccoli Rabe

    Pasta With Garlicky Anchovies and Broccoli Rabe

    Melissa Clark

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

    596

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Fish With Sizzling Olive Butter

    Melissa Clark

    1523 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,523

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Seis Leches Cake

    Seis Leches Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,813

    1 hour, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Parmesan Roast Chicken With Lemon

    Crispy Parmesan Roast Chicken With Lemon

    Melissa Clark

    2041 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,041

    1 1/4 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Lemony Spinach Soup With Farro

    Melissa Clark

    1118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,118

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quinoa Bowl With Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Eggplant and Tahini

    Quinoa Bowl With Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Eggplant and Tahini

    Melissa Clark

    1522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,522

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

    Black Bean Tacos With Avocado and Spicy Onions

    Melissa Clark

    2236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,236

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Maple-Roasted Tofu With Butternut Squash and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

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

    699

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Indian Butter Chickpeas

    Indian Butter Chickpeas

    Melissa Clark

    6599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,599

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Meatless Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

    Meatless Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

    Melissa Clark

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

    850

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Bourguignon

    Mushroom Bourguignon

    Melissa Clark

    12654 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    12,654

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives

    Roasted Vegan Sausages With Cauliflower and Olives

    Melissa Clark

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

    532

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Eggs With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon

    Baked Eggs With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon

    Melissa Clark

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

    667

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Grapefruit With Brown Sugar and Flaky Salt

    Broiled Grapefruit With Brown Sugar and Flaky Salt

    Melissa Clark

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

    575

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Irish Oatmeal With Cream and Crunchy Sugar

    Spiced Irish Oatmeal With Cream and Crunchy Sugar

    Melissa Clark

    2236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,236

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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