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  1. About Us
  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

796 recipes

  • Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    David Tanis

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

    43

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    22

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    David Tanis

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

    12

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Walnut Truffles

    Spiced Walnut Truffles

    David Tanis

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

    8

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chard and Ricotta Pie

    Chard and Ricotta Pie

    David Tanis

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

    54

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pickled Beets and Eggs

    Pickled Beets and Eggs

    David Tanis

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

    14

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Strawberry Tart

    Fresh Strawberry Tart

    David Tanis

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

    54

    4 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    74

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Salad

    Asparagus-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    189

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    David Tanis

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

    59

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ceci Bean Soup With Red Pepper Pesto

    Ceci Bean Soup With Red Pepper Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    34

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus overnight soak

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  • Blood Orange Gelato

    Blood Orange Gelato

    David Tanis

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

    31

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

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  • Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    David Tanis

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

    236

    2 hours 10 minutes

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  • Matcha-Coconut Custard

    Matcha-Coconut Custard

    David Tanis

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

    41

    20 minutes

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  • Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    34

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    374

    45 minutes

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  • Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    David Tanis

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

    40

    45 minutes

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  • Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    63

    2½ hours, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Curd Roulade

    Lemon Curd Roulade

    David Tanis

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

    42

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus 3 hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatballs With Lentils and Greens

    Meatballs With Lentils and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    124

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear and Radicchio Salad With Blue Cheese

    Pear and Radicchio Salad With Blue Cheese

    David Tanis

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

    164

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    David Tanis

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

    81

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Caramel Tart

    Pecan Caramel Tart

    David Tanis

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

    35

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Cucumber Salad

    Beet and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

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

    57

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    David Tanis

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

    87

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    118

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    David Tanis

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

    793

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    54

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    227

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    David Tanis

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

    23

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

    1536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,536

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    56

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    62

    25 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    533

    45 minutes

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  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    22

    45 minutes

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  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    384

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    24

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    14

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

    27 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    27

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    199

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    190

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    89

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    190

    20 minutes

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  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    94

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    37

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    98

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    97

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    429

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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