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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

  • Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

    Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    123

    20 minutes

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  • Oven-Fried Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes With Two Sauces)

    Oven-Fried Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes With Two Sauces)

    David Tanis

    1377 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,377

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies

    Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    548

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Soup With Indian Spices

    Potato Soup With Indian Spices

    David Tanis

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

    502

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Pita With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula

    Grilled Chicken Pita With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula

    David Tanis

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

    380

    25 minutes

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  • Savory Steel-Cut Oats With Fried Egg and Za’atar

    Savory Steel-Cut Oats With Fried Egg and Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    439

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas

    Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas

    David Tanis

    1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,036

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Garlic-Parsley Butter and Leeks

    Steamed Clams With Garlic-Parsley Butter and Leeks

    David Tanis

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

    127

    20 minutes

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  • Slow-Roasted Duck With Mashed White Beans, Sizzled Herbs and Olives

    Slow-Roasted Duck With Mashed White Beans, Sizzled Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    152

    2 hours

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  • Fresh Ricotta With Rhubarb, Ginger and Cardamom

    Fresh Ricotta With Rhubarb, Ginger and Cardamom

    David Tanis

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

    173

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Endive Salad With Egg and Anchovy

    Endive Salad With Egg and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    144

    30 minutes

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  • Pear and Frangipane Crostata

    Pear and Frangipane Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    398

    1 hour, plus chilling

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  • Bollito Misto (Italian Boiled Meats With Red and Green Sauces)

    Bollito Misto (Italian Boiled Meats With Red and Green Sauces)

    David Tanis

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

    51

    About 5 hours, plus up to 2 nights’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    David Tanis

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

    531

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    David Tanis

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

    210

    40 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    228

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    David Tanis

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

    243

    30 minutes

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  • Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    182

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    David Tanis

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

    46

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    David Tanis

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

    287

    20 minutes

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  • Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    171

    30 minutes

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  • Spinach and Feta Borek

    Spinach and Feta Borek

    David Tanis

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

    570

    45 minutes

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  • Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    316

    2 hours

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  • Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    David Tanis

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

    306

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    David Tanis

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

    165

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    190

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    David Tanis

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

    644

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    594

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Chile Chicken Stew

    Green Chile Chicken Stew

    David Tanis

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

    971

    1 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    David Tanis

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

    382

    45 minutes

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  • Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    358

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    192

    20 minutes

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    easy
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    David Tanis

    1912 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,912

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Risotto

    Tomato Risotto

    David Tanis

    5914 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,914

    30 minutes

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  • Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    586

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    49

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    293

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Caponata

    Summer Squash Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    347

    1 hour

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  • Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    694

    1 hour

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  • Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    David Tanis

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

    174

    1 hour

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  • Cold Sesame Chicken

    Cold Sesame Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    403

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    244

    45 minutes

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  • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    David Tanis

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

    902

    1 hour

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  • Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    David Tanis

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

    259

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

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

    243

    3 hours

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  • Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    David Tanis

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

    405

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    163

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    321

    45 minutes

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