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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

  • Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Rhubarb-Almond Crumble

    Melissa Clark

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

    133

    1 hour, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Daisy Cake

    Lazy Daisy Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    982

    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

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

    576

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam

    Melissa Clark

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

    432

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    312

    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

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

    971

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Vegan Latkes

    Vegan Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    53

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Halloumi-Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    Melissa Clark

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

    237

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Loaded Focaccia

    Loaded Focaccia

    Melissa Clark

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

    74

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    White Bean Dip With Cumin-Chile Oil

    Melissa Clark

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

    150

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Iced Peppermint Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    397

    2 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    142

    1¼ hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Maple-Roasted Squash With Charred Lemon

    Melissa Clark

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

    182

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Green Beans With Lime and Red Onions

    Melissa Clark

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

    132

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Red Cabbage With Walnuts and Feta

    Melissa Clark

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

    531

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Giant Roasted Vegetable Platter

    Melissa Clark

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

    580

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Giant Jam Bun  

    Giant Jam Bun  

    Melissa Clark

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

    224

    2 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Pasta With Spinach, Feta and Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1449 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,449

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Cheesy Chile Crisp White Beans

    Melissa Clark

    1575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,575

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    One-Pot Spiced Turkey and Rice

    Melissa Clark

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

    840

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Skillet-Braised Chicken With Greens and Olives

    Melissa Clark

    1085 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,085

    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

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

    181

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Sheet-Pan Tofu With Corn and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,316

    45 to 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Easy Buttermilk Peach Cobbler

    Melissa Clark

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

    813

    70 to 80 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Chocolate Wafer Cookies

    Melissa Clark

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

    14

    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

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

    65

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    White Bean Salad With Crispy Cheese

    Melissa Clark

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

    194

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste

    Melissa Clark

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

    729

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • S’mores Tart

    S’mores Tart

    Melissa Clark

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

    97

    4 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven S’mores

    Oven S’mores

    Melissa Clark

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

    76

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Skillet Chicken Thighs With Schmaltzy Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    848

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Stuffed Peppers With Chickpeas and Cheese

    Melissa Clark

    1106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,106

    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

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

    275

    30 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Baked Summer Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark, Edna Lewis

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

    85

    about 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Pullao

    Shrimp Pullao

    Melissa Clark, Madhur Jaffrey

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

    404

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Sheet-Pan Pizza al Taglio

    Melissa Clark

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

    569

    2 hours 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Roasted Zucchini and Shrimp With Za’atar Yogurt

    Melissa Clark

    1150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,150

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Buttered Noodles With Jammy Eggs

    Melissa Clark

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

    307

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Brown Sugar Sheet-Pan French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    209

    4 hours 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Lemon Soufflé French Toast

    Melissa Clark

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

    205

    5 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Miso-Chile Asparagus With Tofu

    Melissa Clark

    1481 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,481

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Pan-Seared Asparagus With Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    715

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Creamy Asparagus Pasta With Peas and Mint

    Melissa Clark

    1426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,426

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Creamy Fish With Mushrooms and Bacon

    Melissa Clark

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

    909

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Matzo Pizza

    Matzo Pizza

    Melissa Clark

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

    191

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Spicy Skillet Ground Turkey and Snap Peas

    Melissa Clark

    2478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,478

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    One-Pan Creamy Artichokes and Peas

    Melissa Clark

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

    804

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Skillet Eggs With Garam Masala and Tomatoes

    Melissa Clark

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

    750

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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