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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

  • Tomato Risotto

    Tomato Risotto

    David Tanis

    6107 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,107

    30 minutes

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  • Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    593

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    51

    1 1/4 hours

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  • Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    295

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Caponata

    Summer Squash Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    349

    1 hour

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  • Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    701

    1 hour

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  • Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    David Tanis

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

    176

    1 hour

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  • Cold Sesame Chicken

    Cold Sesame Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    407

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    250

    45 minutes

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  • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    David Tanis

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

    908

    1 hour

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  • Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    David Tanis

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

    259

    1 hour, plus chilling

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  • BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

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

    245

    3 hours

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  • Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    David Tanis

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

    412

    1 1/2 hours

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  • Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    166

    1 hour

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  • Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    327

    45 minutes

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  • Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    David Tanis

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

    282

    2 hours, plus marinating

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  • Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg

    Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg

    David Tanis

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

    235

    40 minutes

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  • Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    327

    1 hour

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  • Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    David Tanis

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

    409

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    162

    2 1/2 hours

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  • Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    David Tanis

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

    989

    30 minutes

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  • Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    270

    1 hour

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  • Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    308

    1 hour, plus up to 24 hours for salting

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  • Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    David Tanis

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

    346

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Red Onion Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Red Onion Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    677

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Aioli

    Garlic Aioli

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    187

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Red Borscht

    Vegetarian Red Borscht

    David Tanis

    1715 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,715

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chicken Pie

    Moroccan Chicken Pie

    David Tanis

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

    570

    2 hours

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  • Lazy Lobster

    Lazy Lobster

    David Tanis

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

    455

    45 minutes

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  • Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    David Tanis

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

    241

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    920

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    David Tanis

    2046 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,046

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    David Tanis

    1701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,701

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    David Tanis

    1131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,131

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    David Tanis

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

    258

    45 minutes

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  • Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    546

    30 minutes

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  • Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    146

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza and Kate Winslow 

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

    292

    2 1/2 hours

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  • Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    381

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Tofu Salad

    Spinach and Tofu Salad

    David Tanis

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

    647

    45 minutes

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  • Clementine-Pomegranate Jello Salad

    Clementine-Pomegranate Jello Salad

    David Tanis

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

    174

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Cauliflower With Anchovies, Capers and Olives

    Charred Cauliflower With Anchovies, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    350

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausages With Apples and Onions

    Sausages With Apples and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    520

    40 minutes

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  • Whole Roasted Squid With Tomatillo Salsa

    Whole Roasted Squid With Tomatillo Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    33

    1 hour

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  • Meatloaf Parmesan

    Meatloaf Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    360

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flounder With Brown Butter, Lemon and Tarragon

    Flounder With Brown Butter, Lemon and Tarragon

    David Tanis

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

    923

    20 minutes

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  • Brined Pork Chops With Fennel

    Brined Pork Chops With Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    995

    30 minutes, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Angel Hair Pasta With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Angel Hair Pasta With Peppers and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    310

    30 minutes

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