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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

  • Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    David Tanis

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

    195

    30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    David Tanis

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

    54

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Flan

    Tangerine Flan

    David Tanis

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

    217

    2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ refrigerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    David Tanis

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

    261

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    David Tanis

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

    225

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    David Tanis

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

    64

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    David Tanis

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

    338

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    312

    About 3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molasses Ginger Cake

    Molasses Ginger Cake

    David Tanis

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

    223

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Pears

    Red Wine Pears

    David Tanis

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

    346

    1 hour, plus steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    David Tanis

    1590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,590

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    309

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    David Tanis

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

    856

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    David Tanis

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

    148

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    536

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1199 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,199

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    506

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    930

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    306

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    342

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    1,882

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    322

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    377

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    880

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    269

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    David Tanis

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

    329

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Biscotti

    Pistachio Biscotti

    David Tanis

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

    700

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Red Wine

    Strawberries in Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    212

    15 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    510

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baba au Rhum

    Baba au Rhum

    David Tanis

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

    303

    2 1/2 hours, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    404

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Almond Cookies

    Italian Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    850

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    David Tanis

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

    276

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    David Tanis

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

    813

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    David Tanis

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

    671

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom Tart

    Wild Mushroom Tart

    David Tanis

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

    941

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    212

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    David Tanis

    1128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,128

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    David Tanis

    1871 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,871

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    214

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    David Tanis

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

    312

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    583

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    290

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    351

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Lentil Loaf

    Red Lentil Loaf

    David Tanis

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

    741

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    David Tanis

    6326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,326

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    233

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    David Tanis

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

    319

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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