Melissa Clark

Simple and, yes, a little sneaky, this kid-friendly, fuss-free, casserole-like mac and cheese melds Cheddar and carrot to healthful effect.

This un-pumpkin pumpkin pie is made with caramelized butternut squash, spices, and a splash of brandy. It's subtly different from the classic yet still oh-so-perfect for Thanksgiving.

Here's a nifty little trick. Reduce maple syrup until sticky, infuse it with spice, and rely on it to impart its ridiculously intense essence to pecan pie.

Seafood pasta is always a little luxurious—even on Wednesday night, and even when the pasta in question is ready in half an hour.

A leg of lamb that's been slathered in French flavors. We're swooning over how cultured—and sated—it makes us feel.

A sweet and savory, good-for-you sheet-pan dinner that is full of unexpected spice and even a little sweetness. It's the latest and greatest from Melissa Clark.

We like this recipe because it’s both kid-friendly and kid-chef-friendly. But it doesn’t taste like it, we promise...even the adults will clamor for more. Did we mention barely any cleanup?

An easy, no-fuss, one-sheet meal of seasoned, roasted pork chops, peach wedges, and red onion. Another reason to be grateful for the summer season.

Chocolate pudding that's intensely rich and fudgy and done in minutes. God help us all.

You tell us whether the best part of these seared pork with caramelized apples is the taste or just one skillet to clean.

Dinner in just 10 minutes that's as tempting as it is healthy? You betcha.

This easy pie crust is just that: Easy. High-fat European butter gives it its richness and superb flakiness. Use this pie crust for all your baking.