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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

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,195

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    921

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    502

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    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

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

    301

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    340

    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

    1809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,809

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    319

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    376

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    872

    20 minutes

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  • Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    267

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Biscotti

    Pistachio Biscotti

    David Tanis

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

    662

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    David Tanis

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

    325

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Red Wine

    Strawberries in Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    209

    15 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baba au Rhum

    Baba au Rhum

    David Tanis

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

    300

    2 1/2 hours, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    508

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    393

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Almond Cookies

    Italian Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    818

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    David Tanis

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

    270

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    David Tanis

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

    806

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    David Tanis

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

    666

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    207

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom Tart

    Wild Mushroom Tart

    David Tanis

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

    921

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    David Tanis

    1803 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,803

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    David Tanis

    1105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,105

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    203

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    578

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    David Tanis

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

    308

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    278

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    341

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Lentil Loaf

    Red Lentil Loaf

    David Tanis

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

    723

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    David Tanis

    6111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,111

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    David Tanis

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

    315

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    230

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Duck With Wild Mushrooms

    Pan-Roasted Duck With Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    310

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    David Tanis

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

    480

    20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Beans, Corn and Zucchini

    Lamb Chops With Beans, Corn and Zucchini

    David Tanis

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

    173

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Ricotta and Parmesan

    Baked Polenta With Ricotta and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    602

    1 hour, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Peppers With Capers, Olives and Anchovy

    Roasted Peppers With Capers, Olives and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    113

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach and Berry Macedonia With Sparkling Rosé

    Peach and Berry Macedonia With Sparkling Rosé

    David Tanis

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

    78

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Pine Nut Cookies

    Cornmeal Pine Nut Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    266

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lobster Salad With Green Beans, Tomatoes and Basil

    Lobster Salad With Green Beans, Tomatoes and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    155

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Toasts

    Herbed Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    115

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry-Coconut Ice Cream Cake

    Strawberry-Coconut Ice Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    203

    30 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

    Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

    David Tanis

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

    862

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Pickles

    Jalapeño Pickles

    David Tanis

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

    84

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

    1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,095

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato and Anchovy

    Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    131

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil

    Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil

    David Tanis

    1014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,014

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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