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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

  • Cold Pork Roast With Fennel and Green Bean Salad

    Cold Pork Roast With Fennel and Green Bean Salad

    David Tanis

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

    227

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus several hours’ seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sea Scallop Carpaccio

    Sea Scallop Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    112

    15 minutes, plus 30 minutes for pickling shallots

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Spuma

    Raspberry Spuma

    David Tanis

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

    441

    20 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Green Beans and Peppers

    Spicy Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Green Beans and Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    135

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buckwheat Noodles With Ginger and Miso

    Buckwheat Noodles With Ginger and Miso

    David Tanis

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

    147

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes

    Cool Ziti With Eggplant and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    168

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini and Squash Blossom Soufflés

    Zucchini and Squash Blossom Soufflés

    David Tanis

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

    74

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Sorbet

    Rhubarb Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    166

    30 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Tomato Sorbet

    Savory Tomato Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    73

    45 minutes, plus about 1 hour for freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shave Ice with Fresh Berry Sauce

    Shave Ice with Fresh Berry Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    26

    15 minutes, plus time for cooling sauce

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minty Yogurt Chutney

    Minty Yogurt Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    63

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sooji Dhokla (Steamed Semolina Bread)

    Sooji Dhokla (Steamed Semolina Bread)

    David Tanis

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

    33

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frutti di Mare Rice Salad

    Frutti di Mare Rice Salad

    David Tanis

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

    94

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almost-Spit-Roasted Moroccan Lamb

    Almost-Spit-Roasted Moroccan Lamb

    David Tanis, Paula Wolfert

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

    374

    5 to 6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro

    Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    357

    About 1 hour, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Harissa

    Basic Harissa

    David Tanis

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

    203

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin-Flavored Salt

    Cumin-Flavored Salt

    David Tanis

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

    16

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Duck With Cherries and Red Wine Vinegar

    Duck With Cherries and Red Wine Vinegar

    David Tanis

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

    551

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken Liver Pasta With Wild Morels

    Creamy Chicken Liver Pasta With Wild Morels

    David Tanis

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

    341

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheese Wafers or Straws

    Cheese Wafers or Straws

    David Tanis

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

    225

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup

    Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup

    David Tanis

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

    293

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squid With Chorizo and Pimentón

    Roasted Squid With Chorizo and Pimentón

    David Tanis

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

    152

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Five-Spice Crisp-Fried Squid

    Five-Spice Crisp-Fried Squid

    David Tanis

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

    71

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Pea Soup With Miso

    Fresh Pea Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

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

    142

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Wok-Charred Snow Peas

    Spicy Wok-Charred Snow Peas

    David Tanis

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

    430

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis’s Risi e Bisi

    David Tanis’s Risi e Bisi

    David Tanis

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

    224

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    editors' pick
  • Rustic Tomato Toast

    Rustic Tomato Toast

    David Tanis

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

    163

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spanish Asparagus Revuelto

    Spanish Asparagus Revuelto

    David Tanis

    1570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,570

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Baked Fish With Onions

    Moroccan Baked Fish With Onions

    David Tanis

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

    459

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Ragout With Spring Vegetables

    Lamb Ragout With Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    185

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Catalan Fideuà

    Catalan Fideuà

    David Tanis

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

    149

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Allioli

    Allioli

    David Tanis

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

    41

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs

    Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    636

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Prosecco

    Citrus Salad With Prosecco

    David Tanis

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

    360

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frozen Espresso Zabaglione

    Frozen Espresso Zabaglione

    David Tanis

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

    162

    15 minutes, plus several hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arctic Char with Spinach Butter

    Arctic Char with Spinach Butter

    David Tanis, Darina Allen

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

    269

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kichri With Massour Dal

    Kichri With Massour Dal

    David Tanis

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

    263

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Dal Sundal

    Chana Dal Sundal

    David Tanis

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

    80

    30 minutes (longer if using whole chickpeas), plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    355

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    446

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Pita Bread

    Homemade Pita Bread

    David Tanis

    4685 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,685

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    David Tanis

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

    265

    1 hour, plus at least 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Flan

    Blood Orange Flan

    David Tanis

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

    95

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis

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

    334

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    101

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    David Tanis

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

    338

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Vegetable Curry

    Winter Vegetable Curry

    David Tanis

    1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,144

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Raita

    Apple Raita

    David Tanis

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

    175

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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