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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

774 recipes

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    11

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    44

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    David Tanis

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

    9

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    583

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    34

    25 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    26

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    465

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    20

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    361

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    19

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

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

    25

    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

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

    147

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    140

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    150

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    56

    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

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

    22

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    72

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    79

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    83

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    356

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    David Tanis

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

    23

    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

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

    57

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    103

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

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

    550

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    70

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    42

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    101

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    67

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    36

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    182

    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

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

    150

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    270

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    413

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    198

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    50

    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

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

    676

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    205

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    290

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    114

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    36

    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

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

    354

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    99

    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

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

    106

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

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    144

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    266

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    191

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    526

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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