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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

786 recipes

  • Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    David Tanis

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

    35

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    53

    2½ hours, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    165

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon Curd Roulade

    Lemon Curd Roulade

    David Tanis

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

    39

    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

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

    92

    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

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

    122

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    David Tanis

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

    72

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Cucumber Salad

    Beet and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

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

    35

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Caramel Tart

    Pecan Caramel Tart

    David Tanis

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

    33

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    David Tanis

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

    72

    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

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

    109

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    David Tanis

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

    683

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    39

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    158

    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

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

    20

    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

    1224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,224

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    38

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    41

    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

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

    510

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    21

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    378

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    22

    1 hour, plus chilling

    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.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    12

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    167

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    161

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    160

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    73

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    22

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    75

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    83

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    90

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    384

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    67

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    125

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

    1296 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,296

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    85

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    44

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    133

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    85

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    45

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    241

    1 1/2 hours, plus 1 hour's resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    David Tanis

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

    223

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    359

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    440

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    55

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    221

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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