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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

  • Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    David Tanis

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

    378

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab Croque-Madame

    Crab Croque-Madame

    David Tanis

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

    213

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    583

    30 minutes, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    David Tanis

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

    149

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    330

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    David Tanis

    1069 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,069

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

    3022 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,022

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    601

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    David Tanis

    1798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,798

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    886

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    David Tanis

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

    89

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    David Tanis

    1011 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,011

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    David Tanis

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

    274

    30 minutes

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  • Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    David Tanis, Uri Scheft

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

    166

    3 hours, plus overnight rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    David Tanis

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

    308

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    David Tanis

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

    726

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    David Tanis

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

    345

    2 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    David Tanis

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

    285

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    220

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pakistani Potato Samosas

    Pakistani Potato Samosas

    David Tanis

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

    235

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Duck Legs With Plums and Red Wine

    Braised Duck Legs With Plums and Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    168

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian-Style Fish Stew

    Italian-Style Fish Stew

    David Tanis

    1680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,680

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom and Butter Bean Pasta

    Wild Mushroom and Butter Bean Pasta

    David Tanis

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

    373

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baku Fish Kebabs

    Baku Fish Kebabs

    David Tanis, Naomi Duguid

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

    107

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Spinach Rice

    Baked Spinach Rice

    David Tanis

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

    898

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions

    Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    138

    1 hour, plus 3 hours' curing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Steak With Lebanese Spices

    Lamb Steak With Lebanese Spices

    David Tanis

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

    234

    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

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

    417

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

    Corn, Avocado and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

    1515 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,515

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Tart With Fresh Mozzarella and Anchovies

    Tomato Tart With Fresh Mozzarella and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    236

    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

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

    155

    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

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

    796

    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

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

    245

    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

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

    165

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Eggplant With Capers, Scallions and Parsley

    Mashed Eggplant With Capers, Scallions and Parsley

    David Tanis

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

    149

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumbers With Feta, Mint and Sumac

    Cucumbers With Feta, Mint and Sumac

    David Tanis

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

    505

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies

    Chard-Wrapped Greek Yogurt Pies

    David Tanis, Aglaia Kremezi

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

    243

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Curry, Shellfish Optional

    Summer Squash Curry, Shellfish Optional

    David Tanis

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

    535

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    Cold Spicy Kimchi Noodles

    David Tanis

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

    928

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Harira Soup

    Harira Soup

    David Tanis

    1141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,141

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Cassata

    Strawberry Cassata

    David Tanis

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

    867

    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

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

    149

    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

    1540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,540

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mezzelune Pasta With Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

    Mezzelune Pasta With Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    130

    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

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

    59

    20 minutes, plus time to cook beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Fava Bean Toasts

    Mashed Fava Bean Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    192

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream

    Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream

    David Tanis

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

    747

    30 minutes

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