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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

  • Clams and Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato Broth

    Clams and Spaghetti With Spicy Tomato Broth

    David Tanis

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

    199

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Lamb and Chickpea Stew

    Spring Lamb and Chickpea Stew

    David Tanis

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

    192

    2 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham-and-Cheese Brioche Pudding

    Ham-and-Cheese Brioche Pudding

    David Tanis

    1026 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,026

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus Frittata With Burrata and Herb Pesto

    Asparagus Frittata With Burrata and Herb Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    900

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pappardelle With Pancetta and Peas

    Pappardelle With Pancetta and Peas

    David Tanis

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

    458

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab Cake Banh Mi Sandwich

    Crab Cake Banh Mi Sandwich

    David Tanis

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

    279

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Salad With Bagna Cauda Dressing

    Spring Salad With Bagna Cauda Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    208

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Lamb Shanks With Orange and Honey

    Spiced Lamb Shanks With Orange and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    133

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Tuna, White Bean and Fennel Salad

    Seared Tuna, White Bean and Fennel Salad

    David Tanis

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

    697

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Udon Noodle Bowl

    Mushroom Udon Noodle Bowl

    David Tanis

    1348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,348

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Darina Allen's Shepherd's Pie

    Darina Allen's Shepherd's Pie

    David Tanis, Darina Allen

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

    277

    3 hours

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  • Shrimp With Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta

    Shrimp With Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta

    David Tanis

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

    646

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs

    Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs

    David Tanis

    1322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,322

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Flaky Chicken Hand Pies

    Flaky Chicken Hand Pies

    David Tanis

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

    447

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two

    Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two

    David Tanis

    1077 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,077

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Wine-Braised Calamari With Vegetables

    Wine-Braised Calamari With Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    108

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Potato-Pasta Soup With Greens

    Italian Potato-Pasta Soup With Greens

    David Tanis

    1164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,164

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Caramelized Endives With Crème Fraîche

    Caramelized Endives With Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    96

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad

    Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad

    David Tanis

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

    207

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio

    Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio

    David Tanis

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

    533

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wine-Braised Duck With Lentils and Winter Vegetables

    Wine-Braised Duck With Lentils and Winter Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    82

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper

    Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper

    David Tanis

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

    388

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Lasagna With Fennel Sausage

    Spinach Lasagna With Fennel Sausage

    David Tanis

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

    150

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Crushed Potatoes

    Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Crushed Potatoes

    David Tanis

    2183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,183

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sicilian Involtini With Ham and Cheese

    Sicilian Involtini With Ham and Cheese

    David Tanis

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

    96

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Panade

    Butternut Squash Panade

    David Tanis

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

    173

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo

    Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo

    David Tanis

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

    336

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Carrots With Feta and Mint

    Smashed Carrots With Feta and Mint

    David Tanis

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

    406

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Sour Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

    Sweet-and-Sour Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

    David Tanis

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

    334

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Curry

    Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey

    5468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,468

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate

    Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    365

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Halibut With Brown Butter, Lemon and Sage

    Halibut With Brown Butter, Lemon and Sage

    David Tanis

    1895 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,895

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken With Apricots, Lemon and Saffron

    Chicken With Apricots, Lemon and Saffron

    David Tanis

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

    437

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked-Potato-Style Red Beets

    Baked-Potato-Style Red Beets

    David Tanis

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

    81

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yellow Beet Salad With Mustard Seed Dressing

    Yellow Beet Salad With Mustard Seed Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    152

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage With Peppers and Onions

    Sausage With Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

    2527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,527

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Grilled Sardines

    Simple Grilled Sardines

    David Tanis

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

    125

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions

    Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions

    David Tanis

    1882 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,882

    About 4 hours, plus overnight marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Clam Chowder With Zucchini and Herbs

    Corn and Clam Chowder With Zucchini and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    157

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lobster Salad With Potatoes

    Smoky Lobster Salad With Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    46

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)

    Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)

    David Tanis

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

    165

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thai-Style Spare Ribs

    Thai-Style Spare Ribs

    David Tanis, Andy Ricker

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

    552

    2 hours, plus 2 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    124

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    163

    20 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    751

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    David Tanis

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

    344

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    256

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Watermelon Soup

    Chilled Watermelon Soup

    David Tanis

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

    414

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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