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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

  • Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions

    Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    135

    1 hour, plus 3 hours' curing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Steak With Lebanese Spices

    Lamb Steak With Lebanese Spices

    David Tanis

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

    230

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Couscous With Spicy Pesto

    Summer Vegetable Couscous With Spicy Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    214

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sea Scallops With Yellow Beets, Cucumbers and Lime

    Grilled Sea Scallops With Yellow Beets, Cucumbers and Lime

    David Tanis

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

    413

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

    Corn, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

    1496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,496

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato Tart With Fresh Mozzarella and Anchovies

    Tomato Tart With Fresh Mozzarella and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    234

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomatoes With Egg, Anchovies and Bread Crumbs

    Charred Tomatoes With Egg, Anchovies and Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    154

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta Fredda with Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies and Herbs

    Pasta Fredda with Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    790

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Salad With Green Beans, Capers and Olives

    Grilled Chicken Salad With Green Beans, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    243

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes With Red Pepper Dressing

    Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes With Red Pepper Dressing

    David Tanis, Aglaia Kremezi

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

    162

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Eggplant With Capers, Scallions and Parsley

    Mashed Eggplant With Capers, Scallions and Parsley

    David Tanis

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

    148

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumbers With Feta, Mint and Sumac

    Cucumbers With Feta, Mint and Sumac

    David Tanis

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

    492

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies

    Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies

    David Tanis, Aglaia Kremezi

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

    240

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Curry, Shellfish Optional

    Summer Squash Curry, Shellfish Optional

    David Tanis

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

    533

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    David Tanis

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

    915

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harira Soup

    Harira Soup

    David Tanis

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

    1,095

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Cassata

    Strawberry Cassata

    David Tanis

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

    863

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Pepper Crab Croquetas With Garlic-Almond Sauce

    Red Pepper Crab Croquetas With Garlic-Almond Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    146

    1 hour, plus 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Soup With Ginger, Turmeric and Lime

    Carrot Soup With Ginger, Turmeric and Lime

    David Tanis

    1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,501

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mezzelune Pasta With Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

    Mezzelune Pasta With Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    124

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion Salad With Beets, Bacon and Goat Cheese Toasts

    Dandelion Salad With Beets, Bacon and Goat Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    57

    20 minutes, plus time to cook beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Fava Bean Toasts

    Mashed Fava Bean Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    188

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream

    Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream

    David Tanis

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

    718

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Satay With Thai Spices and Peanut Sauce

    Pork Satay With Thai Spices and Peanut Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    833

    45 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wok-Fried Asparagus With Walnuts

    Wok-Fried Asparagus With Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    873

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter-Braised Asparagus

    Butter-Braised Asparagus

    David Tanis

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

    795

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buckwheat Crepes With Asparagus, Ham and Gruyère

    Buckwheat Crepes With Asparagus, Ham and Gruyère

    David Tanis

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

    207

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours' chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Risotto Nero with Squid

    Risotto Nero with Squid

    David Tanis

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

    263

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Breast Milanese With Green Olive-Celery Relish

    Chicken Breast Milanese With Green Olive-Celery Relish

    David Tanis

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

    353

    1 hour, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Miso Soup

    Mushroom Miso Soup

    David Tanis

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

    691

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Lamb With Egg and Lemon

    Braised Lamb With Egg and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    165

    2 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

    Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

    David Tanis, Pierre Thiam

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

    222

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Pickled Carrots

    Spicy Pickled Carrots

    David Tanis, Pierre Thiam

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

    234

    20 minutes

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  • Hot Pepper Fettuccine With Roasted Butternut Squash

    Hot Pepper Fettuccine With Roasted Butternut Squash

    David Tanis

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

    146

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Oatmeal With Greens and Yogurt

    Savory Oatmeal With Greens and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    574

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vietnamese Braised Pork Ribs

    Vietnamese Braised Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

    1291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,291

    2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Sea Scallops With Ginger-Lime Butter

    Seared Sea Scallops With Ginger-Lime Butter

    David Tanis

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

    799

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Citrus Salad With Belgian Endive

    Winter Citrus Salad With Belgian Endive

    David Tanis

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

    157

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate-Bourbon Truffles

    Chocolate-Bourbon Truffles

    David Tanis

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

    560

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Colorful Chicory Salad With Anchovy Dressing

    Colorful Chicory Salad With Anchovy Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    130

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Tacos With Chipotle

    Chicken Tacos With Chipotle

    David Tanis

    1737 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,737

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pizza With Sweet and Hot Peppers

    Pizza With Sweet and Hot Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    428

    1 hour, using prepared dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Pizza Dough

    Easy Pizza Dough

    David Tanis

    4922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,922

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Irish Brown Soda Bread

    Irish Brown Soda Bread

    David Tanis, Rachel Allen

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

    669

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Barmbrack (Irish Sweet Bread)

    Barmbrack (Irish Sweet Bread)

    David Tanis, Rachel Allen

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

    173

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Sardines and Fennel

    Pasta With Sardines and Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    645

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roasted New York Strip Loin

    Whole Roasted New York Strip Loin

    David Tanis

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

    680

    1 1/2 hours, plus seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil

    Summer Pasta With Zucchini, Ricotta and Basil

    David Tanis

    12620 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    12,620

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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