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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

  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    244

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    656

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    973

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    159

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    127

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    65

    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.

  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    902

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    88

    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

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

    166

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    567

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    108

    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.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1020 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,020

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    143

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    191

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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.

  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    295

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    133

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    59

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    1535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,535

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    336

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    169

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    199

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    206

    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

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

    473

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum Crostata

    Plum Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    77

    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

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

    194

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    David Tanis

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

    205

    35 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    Chilled Avocado Soup

    David Tanis

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

    107

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turmeric Potato Salad

    Turmeric Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    161

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    212

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    395

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    562

    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

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

    230

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    David Tanis

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

    157

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tofu Milanese 

    Tofu Milanese 

    David Tanis

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

    413

    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.

  • Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    661

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Lemon Pudding

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    David Tanis, JR Ryall

    5133 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,133

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion-Beet Salad

    Dandelion-Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    102

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    475

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tender Almond Cake

    Tender Almond Cake

    David Tanis, Salvatore Messina

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

    823

    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

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

    123

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    David Tanis

    2989 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,989

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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