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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

795 recipes

  • Fresh Strawberry Tart

    Fresh Strawberry Tart

    David Tanis

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

    21

    4 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    54

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Salad

    Asparagus-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    106

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    David Tanis

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

    52

    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

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

    32

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus overnight soak

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Blood Orange Gelato

    Blood Orange Gelato

    David Tanis

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

    29

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    David Tanis

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

    200

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    30

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Matcha-Coconut Custard

    Matcha-Coconut Custard

    David Tanis

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

    35

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    David Tanis

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

    39

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    300

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    62

    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

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

    117

    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

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

    161

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    David Tanis

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

    79

    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

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

    50

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    David Tanis

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

    83

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    116

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    David Tanis

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

    771

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    46

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    201

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

    1468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,468

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    48

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    48

    25 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    525

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    382

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    23

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    13

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

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

    26

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    188

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    177

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    80

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    171

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    31

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    84

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    92

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    413

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    95

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    David Tanis

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

    25

    15 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    David Tanis

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

    76

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

    1603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,603

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    144

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    45

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    95

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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