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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

  • Chana Dal Sundal

    Chana Dal Sundal

    David Tanis

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

    80

    30 minutes (longer if using whole chickpeas), plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kichri With Massour Dal

    Kichri With Massour Dal

    David Tanis

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

    267

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    360

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    449

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Pita Bread

    Homemade Pita Bread

    David Tanis

    4811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,811

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    David Tanis

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

    266

    1 hour, plus at least 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Flan

    Blood Orange Flan

    David Tanis

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

    95

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis

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

    339

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    103

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    David Tanis

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

    343

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Vegetable Curry

    Winter Vegetable Curry

    David Tanis

    1160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,160

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Raita

    Apple Raita

    David Tanis

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

    179

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Lobster Pasta

    Spicy Lobster Pasta

    David Tanis

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

    585

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shank Tagine With Dates

    Lamb Shank Tagine With Dates

    David Tanis

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

    743

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Onion Soup With Cheese Toasts

    Red Onion Soup With Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    193

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Blintzes with Wild Mushrooms

    Chicken Blintzes with Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    43

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Duck with Orange and Ginger

    Roast Duck with Orange and Ginger

    David Tanis

    1206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,206

    3 1/2 hours, plus overnight seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Butternut Squash

    Mashed Butternut Squash

    David Tanis

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

    549

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits

    Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits

    David Tanis

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

    337

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miniature Home-Cured 'Ham'

    Miniature Home-Cured 'Ham'

    David Tanis

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

    105

    5 days’ brining, plus 1 hour for prep and cooking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Home-Cured Pork Tenderloin ‘Ham’

    Home-Cured Pork Tenderloin ‘Ham’

    David Tanis, Taylor Boetticher, Toponia Miller

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

    125

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 5 days’ storing

    or to save this recipe.

  • New Mexican Pozole

    New Mexican Pozole

    David Tanis

    1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,002

    3 to 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso-Glazed Sea Bass

    Miso-Glazed Sea Bass

    David Tanis

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

    990

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Vegetable Broth

    David Tanis's Vegetable Broth

    David Tanis

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

    342

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pan-Fried Risotto Cakes

    Pan-Fried Risotto Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    139

    1 hour, plus time to chill risotto

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Red Pepper Cranberry Relish

    Spicy Red Pepper Cranberry Relish

    David Tanis

    1056 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,056

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna au Poivre With Red Wine Sauce

    Tuna au Poivre With Red Wine Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    615

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

    Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

    David Tanis

    3648 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,648

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs With Daikon

    Red-Cooked Beef Short Ribs With Daikon

    David Tanis

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

    111

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clam Chowder With Spinach and Dill

    Clam Chowder With Spinach and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    139

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Indian Fresh Apple Pickle

    Indian Fresh Apple Pickle

    David Tanis

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

    112

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • New Crop Applesauce

    New Crop Applesauce

    David Tanis

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

    500

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Porcini Broth

    Porcini Broth

    David Tanis

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

    103

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Onion and Tomato Salsa

    Onion and Tomato Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    36

    15 minutes, plus 30 minutes to soak onion

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pork and Green Chile Tacos

    Pork and Green Chile Tacos

    David Tanis

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

    245

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean and Poblano Tacos

    Black Bean and Poblano Tacos

    David Tanis

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

    268

    30 minutes, plus time to soak and cook beans

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Cutlets With Lemon and Capers

    Pork Cutlets With Lemon and Capers

    David Tanis

    1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,052

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sicilian Lamb Spezzatino With Saffron and Mint

    Sicilian Lamb Spezzatino With Saffron and Mint

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    302

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lobster Pasta With Yellow Tomatoes and Basil

    Lobster Pasta With Yellow Tomatoes and Basil

    David Tanis

    1323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,323

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Whole Fish With Ginger and Sesame

    Steamed Whole Fish With Ginger and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    402

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Carpaccio

    Beef Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    69

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fig Vinaigrette

    Fig Vinaigrette

    David Tanis

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

    150

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fig and Almond Cake

    Fig and Almond Cake

    David Tanis

    1795 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,795

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Figs and Goat Cheese

    Baked Figs and Goat Cheese

    David Tanis

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

    345

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet Corn Blini

    Sweet Corn Blini

    David Tanis

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

    132

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomatoes Niçoise

    Tomatoes Niçoise

    David Tanis

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

    564

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut-Cardamom Panna Cotta

    Coconut-Cardamom Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    247

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Feta-Stuffed Peppers

    Feta-Stuffed Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    402

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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