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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

  • Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    410

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    178

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chard With Ricotta, Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

    Creamy Chard With Ricotta, Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    314

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    72

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    219

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    David Tanis

    2248 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,248

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    751

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prosecco Lemon Slush

    Prosecco Lemon Slush

    David Tanis

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

    160

    5 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    254

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    David Tanis

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

    197

    30 to 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    315

    3 1/2 to 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Fruit Salad

    Summer Fruit Salad

    David Tanis

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

    201

    5 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    David Tanis

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

    190

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hibiscus Punch

    Hibiscus Punch

    David Tanis

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

    201

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    David Tanis

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

    396

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Shortbread

    Pecan Shortbread

    David Tanis

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

    315

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    849

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    David Tanis

    1240 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,240

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Compote With Almonds

    Cherry Compote With Almonds

    David Tanis

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

    72

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    405

    40 minutes, plus time for cooking beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    David Tanis

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

    665

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Chicken With Green Garlic, Herbs and Potatoes

    Roast Chicken With Green Garlic, Herbs and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    176

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Crumble

    Rhubarb Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    498

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    David Tanis

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

    128

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Onion Tart With Leeks, Capers and Anchovy

    Onion Tart With Leeks, Capers and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    212

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    David Tanis

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

    175

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    David Tanis

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

    80

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    David Tanis

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

    182

    30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    David Tanis

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

    53

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Flan

    Tangerine Flan

    David Tanis

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

    214

    2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ refrigerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    David Tanis

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

    252

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    David Tanis

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

    220

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    David Tanis

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

    62

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    David Tanis

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

    321

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    304

    About 3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molasses Ginger Cake

    Molasses Ginger Cake

    David Tanis

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

    218

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Pears

    Red Wine Pears

    David Tanis

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

    331

    1 hour, plus steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    David Tanis

    1568 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,568

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    296

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    David Tanis

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

    845

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    524

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    David Tanis

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

    142

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1185 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,185

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    500

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    913

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    297

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    David Tanis

    1725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,725

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    338

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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