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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

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    64

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    51

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    87

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    41

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Sponge Cake

    Walnut Sponge Cake

    David Tanis

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

    164

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    535

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    107

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    71

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    142

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,011

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    188

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    294

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    David Tanis

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

    70

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    130

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    1474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,474

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    57

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    329

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    164

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    187

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    202

    30 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    David Tanis

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

    462

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum Crostata

    Plum Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    71

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    David Tanis

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

    41

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    David Tanis

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

    188

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    David Tanis

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

    195

    35 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    Chilled Avocado Soup

    David Tanis

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

    103

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turmeric Potato Salad

    Turmeric Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    158

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    203

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    384

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    558

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Salad

    Spring Salad

    David Tanis

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

    386

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Strawberry Parfait

    Strawberry Parfait

    David Tanis

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

    228

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    David Tanis

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

    155

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tofu Milanese 

    Tofu Milanese 

    David Tanis

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

    410

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kumquat Panna Cotta

    Kumquat Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    69

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion-Beet Salad

    Dandelion-Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    101

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    658

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Lemon Pudding

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    David Tanis, JR Ryall

    5106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,106

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    469

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tender Almond Cake

    Tender Almond Cake

    David Tanis, Salvatore Messina

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

    816

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    122

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    David Tanis

    2982 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,982

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    377

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

    1570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,570

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    723

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    David Tanis

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

    135

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    161

    4 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    David Tanis

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

    149

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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