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  2. David Tanis

David Tanis

David Tanis writes a monthly cooking column for The New York Times. Though he has had a long career as a chef, he has always been a passionate home cook, and is well known for serving simple, rustic food, family-style. He is also the author of several cookbooks featuring seasonal cooking.

Recipes by David Tanis

768 recipes

  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    24

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    6

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    33

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    12

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

    21 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    21

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    11

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    133

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    120

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    115

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    49

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    19

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    69

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    71

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    76

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    312

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    David Tanis

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

    21

    15 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    David Tanis

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

    52

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    93

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

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

    462

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    62

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    40

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    93

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    61

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    34

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    174

    1 1/2 hours, plus 1 hour's resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    David Tanis

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

    146

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    258

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    399

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    49

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    185

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    David Tanis

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

    577

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    163

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    242

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    96

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    29

    35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    David Tanis

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

    314

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    94

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    David Tanis

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

    77

    20 minutes, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    241

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    130

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    185

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    231

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    463

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    870

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    640

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    121

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    137

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    890

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

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