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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

789 recipes

  • Coconut-Cardamom Panna Cotta

    Coconut-Cardamom Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    248

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomatoes Niçoise

    Tomatoes Niçoise

    David Tanis

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

    564

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Feta-Stuffed Peppers

    Feta-Stuffed Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    406

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smoky Eggplant Soup

    Smoky Eggplant Soup

    David Tanis

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Yogurt Raita With Chile and Mint

    Yogurt Raita With Chile and Mint

    David Tanis

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

    93

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf

    Spiced Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf

    David Tanis

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

    118

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mexican Seafood Cocktail

    Mexican Seafood Cocktail

    David Tanis

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

    43

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken With Heads of New Garlic

    Chicken With Heads of New Garlic

    David Tanis

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

    60

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peaches in Red Wine

    Peaches in Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    67

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peaches With Zabaglione

    Peaches With Zabaglione

    David Tanis

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

    138

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Salmon With Green Sauce

    Wild Salmon With Green Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    779

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Beef Empanadas

    Beef Empanadas

    David Tanis

    1937 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,937

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Empanadas

    Corn Empanadas

    David Tanis

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

    270

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lobster Summer Rolls

    Lobster Summer Rolls

    David Tanis

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

    299

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Sticky Rice

    Basic Sticky Rice

    David Tanis

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

    268

    30 to 40 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ soaking time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sticky Rice With Mango

    Sticky Rice With Mango

    David Tanis

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

    948

    30 to 40 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ soaking time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Sticky Rice Bowls (or Stir-Fried Sticky Rice)

    Savory Sticky Rice Bowls (or Stir-Fried Sticky Rice)

    David Tanis

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

    137

    30 to 40 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ soaking time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Lamb Sausage With Grilled Onions and Zucchini

    Spicy Lamb Sausage With Grilled Onions and Zucchini

    David Tanis

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

    190

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shellfish Minestrone With Basil Pesto

    Shellfish Minestrone With Basil Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    41

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yucatán Fish

    Yucatán Fish

    David Tanis

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

    123

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 45 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds

    Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds

    David Tanis

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

    80

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Giant Green Pie (Torta Pasqualina)

    Giant Green Pie (Torta Pasqualina)

    David Tanis

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

    335

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Rice With Peas

    Coconut Rice With Peas

    David Tanis

    1033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,033

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Fuss Jerk Chicken

    No-Fuss Jerk Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    807

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 6 hours marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ramp Omelet

    Ramp Omelet

    David Tanis

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

    240

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fried Eggs and Ramps

    Fried Eggs and Ramps

    David Tanis

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

    162

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg and Lemon Soup with Ramps

    Egg and Lemon Soup with Ramps

    David Tanis

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

    141

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok

    Simple Spicy Asparagus in a Wok

    David Tanis

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

    279

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Saltimbocca

    Chicken Saltimbocca

    David Tanis

    2500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,500

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour for marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raw Artichoke Salad

    Raw Artichoke Salad

    David Tanis

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

    49

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Fried Baby Artichokes With Gremolata

    Pan-Fried Baby Artichokes With Gremolata

    David Tanis

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

    86

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Garlic Broth

    Green Garlic Broth

    David Tanis

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

    70

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Meringue Pots de Crème

    Lemon Meringue Pots de Crème

    David Tanis

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

    369

    40 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Lamb Shoulder With Spring Vegetables

    Roast Lamb Shoulder With Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    191

    About 2 hours 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Salad With Horseradish Rémoulade

    Shrimp Salad With Horseradish Rémoulade

    David Tanis

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

    70

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easter Bread With Dried Fruit

    Easter Bread With Dried Fruit

    David Tanis

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

    216

    3 ½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkish-Spiced Halibut Skewers With Yogurt Sauce

    Turkish-Spiced Halibut Skewers With Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    373

    About 30 minutes, plus 1 hour's marination

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Flank Steak Tagliata in the Oven

    Peppery Flank Steak Tagliata in the Oven

    David Tanis

    1325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,325

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour's marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Pasta With Prosciutto and Peas

    Fresh Pasta With Prosciutto and Peas

    David Tanis

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

    387

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basic Dough for Fresh Egg Pasta

    Basic Dough for Fresh Egg Pasta

    David Tanis

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

    911

    20 minutes, plus 1 hour resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ad-Lib Turkey Cassoulet

    Ad-Lib Turkey Cassoulet

    David Tanis

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

    87

    About 4 hours, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Galbi (Korean-Style Short Ribs)

    Galbi (Korean-Style Short Ribs)

    David Tanis

    1628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,628

    30 minutes, plus several hours’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Guinea Hen with Grilled Radicchio

    Roast Guinea Hen with Grilled Radicchio

    David Tanis

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

    16

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 1 hour standing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs

    Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs

    David Tanis

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

    76

    About 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta al Forno With Spinach, Ricotta and Fontina

    Polenta al Forno With Spinach, Ricotta and Fontina

    David Tanis

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

    619

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basic Polenta

    Basic Polenta

    David Tanis

    2276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,276

    About an hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Garbanzos and Greens with Chorizo

    Garbanzos and Greens with Chorizo

    David Tanis

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

    376

    About 2 hours, plus 8 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Button Mushrooms à la Crème

    Button Mushrooms à la Crème

    David Tanis

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

    190

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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