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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

  • Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    David Tanis

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

    165

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    David Tanis

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

    259

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    David Tanis

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

    83

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    David Tanis

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

    847

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    697

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Caponata

    Eggplant Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    758

    1 hour, plus 1 hour to mellow

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    David Tanis

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

    337

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    248

    1 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes' seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    David Tanis

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

    189

    30 minutes, plus 2 1/2 hours for meringues

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flounder With Herb Blossom Butter

    Flounder With Herb Blossom Butter

    David Tanis

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

    89

    45 minutes

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  • Burrata With Fava Beans, Fennel and Celery

    Burrata With Fava Beans, Fennel and Celery

    David Tanis

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

    382

    45 minutes

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  • Watercress Salad With Raw Beets and Radishes

    Watercress Salad With Raw Beets and Radishes

    David Tanis

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

    83

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Lamb Chops With Ramps, Anchovy, Capers and Olives

    Sautéed Lamb Chops With Ramps, Anchovy, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    292

    45 minutes

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  • Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp

    Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    505

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Asparagus Salad With Ginger and Sesame

    Shaved Asparagus Salad With Ginger and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    247

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Asparagus With Pistachios and Brown Butter

    Steamed Asparagus With Pistachios and Brown Butter

    David Tanis

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

    191

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Charred Asparagus With Green Garlic Chimichurri

    Charred Asparagus With Green Garlic Chimichurri

    David Tanis

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

    557

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mushrooms on Toast

    Mushrooms on Toast

    David Tanis

    2665 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,665

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Farro Pasta With Peas, Pancetta and Herbs

    Farro Pasta With Peas, Pancetta and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    61

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Monkfish Roasted With Herbs and Olives

    Monkfish Roasted With Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    336

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Stew With Carrots, Fennel and Peas

    White Bean Stew With Carrots, Fennel and Peas

    David Tanis

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

    424

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Wine-Braised Rabbit With Mustard

    White Wine-Braised Rabbit With Mustard

    David Tanis

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

    361

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    David Tanis

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

    366

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab Croque-Madame

    Crab Croque-Madame

    David Tanis

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

    208

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    569

    30 minutes, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    David Tanis

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

    143

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    322

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    David Tanis

    1006 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,006

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

    2976 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,976

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    844

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    David Tanis

    1780 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,780

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    583

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    David Tanis

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

    86

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    David Tanis

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

    979

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    David Tanis

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

    266

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    David Tanis, Uri Scheft

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

    160

    3 hours, plus overnight rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    David Tanis

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

    293

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    David Tanis

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

    683

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Pecan Cookies

    Savory Pecan Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    473

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    David Tanis

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

    337

    2 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    David Tanis

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

    280

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    213

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pakistani Potato Samosas

    Pakistani Potato Samosas

    David Tanis

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

    231

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Duck Legs With Plums and Red Wine

    Braised Duck Legs With Plums and Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    164

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian-Style Fish Stew

    Italian-Style Fish Stew

    David Tanis

    1613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,613

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom and Butter Bean Pasta

    Wild Mushroom and Butter Bean Pasta

    David Tanis

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

    363

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baku Fish Kebabs

    Baku Fish Kebabs

    David Tanis, Naomi Duguid

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

    105

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Spinach Rice

    Baked Spinach Rice

    David Tanis

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

    886

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

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