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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

  • Whole Grain Granola

    Whole Grain Granola

    Melissa Clark

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

    452

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Spelt and Lamb Meatballs

    Melissa Clark

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

    135

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grains and Beans

    Grains and Beans

    Melissa Clark

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

    850

    1 1/2 to 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pikliz

    Pikliz

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

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

    407

    30 minutes, plus 3 days’ pickling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Haitian Pork Griot

    Haitian Pork Griot

    Melissa Clark, Patrick Celestin

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

    1,118

    3 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Layer Cake

    Coconut Layer Cake

    Melissa Clark, Larissa Raphael

    1683 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,683

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Green Chorizo

    Fresh Green Chorizo

    Melissa Clark, Alex Stupak

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

    223

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Moroccan Chickpeas With Chard

    Melissa Clark

    2054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,054

    2 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Melissa Clark

    1496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,496

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Chocolate Streusel Poundcake

    Melissa Clark

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

    954

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Chocolate-Butterscotch Icebox Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    242

    3 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Matzo Brei

    Melissa Clark, Taste

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

    69

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Matzo Brei with Caramelized Apples

    Melissa Clark, Jane

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

    33

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Tomato Sauce

    Simple Tomato Sauce

    Melissa Clark

    2458 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,458

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cauliflower Parmesan

    Cauliflower Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    4185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,185

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    6293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,293

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Veal Parmesan

    Veal Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

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

    264

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatball Parmesan

    Meatball Parmesan

    Melissa Clark

    1435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,435

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Dark Chocolate Flan With Pumpkinseed Praline

    Melissa Clark

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

    58

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus 4 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Milk Chocolate-Banana Pudding

    Melissa Clark

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

    337

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

    Melissa Clark

    1131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,131

    55 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Chocolate-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream With Salted Cashews

    Melissa Clark

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

    91

    30 minutes, plus chilling, churning and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Feta-Brined Roast Chicken

    Melissa Clark, Souvla

    1222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,222

    1 1/2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt

    Melissa Clark

    6540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,540

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Whiskey-Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

    Melissa Clark

    1937 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,937

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Lentil Salad With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,817

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Parmesan Crackers

    Parmesan Crackers

    Melissa Clark, Marily Mustilli

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

    61

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes With Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

    1306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,306

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Crème Brûlée French Toast

    Melissa Clark

    1542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,542

    Time: 40 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Fish Cakes with Herbs and Chiles

    Melissa Clark

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

    19

    45 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porchetta Pork Roast

    Porchetta Pork Roast

    Melissa Clark

    4308 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,308

    4 to 5 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Schmaltz and Gribenes

    Melissa Clark

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

    188

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz Latkes

    Schmaltz Latkes

    Melissa Clark

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

    235

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Rum Punch

    Hot Rum Punch

    Melissa Clark

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

    87

    20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Schmaltz-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Melissa Clark

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

    235

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Gluten-Free Apple Crumble

    Melissa Clark, Alice Medrich

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

    239

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

    Melissa Clark, Dorie Greenspan

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

    509

    3 hours, plus at least 1 hour of chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Reversed Impossible Chocolate Flan

    Melissa Clark, Ben Mims

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

    953

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear Crumb Cake

    Pear Crumb Cake

    Melissa Clark

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

    793

    About an hour and a half, plus at least 2 hours to cool

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup

    Melissa Clark

    4307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,307

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Brandied Pumpkin Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,688

    About 2 hours, plus 1 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    classic
  • Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread

    Melissa Clark

    5355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,355

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Spicy Pan-Fried Noodles

    Melissa Clark

    2233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,233

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Pecan Pie Bites With Gravy

    Melissa Clark, Alexander Figura

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

    127

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Aioli With Roasted Vegetables

    Melissa Clark

    1096 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,096

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Melissa Clark, Eric Klein

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

    118

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Double Apple Pie

    Double Apple Pie

    Melissa Clark

    2542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,542

    2 1/2 hours, plus at least 3 1/2 hours’ chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Candied Sweet Potatoes

    Melissa Clark, George H. Foster, Peter C. Weiglin

    1389 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,389

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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