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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

780 recipes

  • Rustic French Pork and Chicken Pâté

    Rustic French Pork and Chicken Pâté

    David Tanis

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

    134

    About 2 hours

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  • Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon and Pomegranate

    Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    32

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Grass and Rice Noodle Fish Soup

    Lemon Grass and Rice Noodle Fish Soup

    David Tanis

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

    76

    About 1 hour

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  • Turkey Biryani

    Turkey Biryani

    David Tanis

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

    399

    About 1 1/2 hours, plus time to cook turkey

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis's Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    80

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pickled Carrot Slices

    Pickled Carrot Slices

    David Tanis

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

    117

    About 30 minutes

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  • Sweet-and-Sour Onions

    Sweet-and-Sour Onions

    David Tanis

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

    7

    About 1 hour 15 minutes

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  • Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish

    Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish

    David Tanis

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

    186

    About 15 minutes

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    easy
  • Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

    Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

    David Tanis

    2104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,104

    About 1 hour

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  • David Tanis's Shrimp Broth

    David Tanis's Shrimp Broth

    David Tanis

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

    247

    About 40 minutes

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  • Fuyu Persimmon Salad

    Fuyu Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    152

    About 20 minutes

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    easy
  • Basic Short-Crust Pastry

    Basic Short-Crust Pastry

    David Tanis

    1021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,021

    About 10 minutes, plus chilling

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  • Crab-Meat Quiche

    Crab-Meat Quiche

    David Tanis

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

    355

    About 1 hour, with pre-made dough

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  • Classic Bacon and Egg Quiche

    Classic Bacon and Egg Quiche

    David Tanis

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

    464

    About 1 hour, with pre-made dough

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  • Quiche With Herbs and Goat Cheese

    Quiche With Herbs and Goat Cheese

    David Tanis

    1810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,810

    About 1 hour, with pre-made dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salt-Massaged Cucumbers With Miso and Sesame

    Salt-Massaged Cucumbers With Miso and Sesame

    David Tanis, Nancy Singleton Hachisu

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

    49

    About 20 minutes

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  • Sake-Steamed Kabocha Squash With White Miso

    Sake-Steamed Kabocha Squash With White Miso

    David Tanis, Nancy Singleton Hachisu

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

    273

    About 30 minutes

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    easy
  • Japanese 'Leeks' With Miso-Mustard

    Japanese 'Leeks' With Miso-Mustard

    David Tanis, Nancy Singleton Hachisu

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

    82

    About 20 minutes

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  • Pork Chops With Apples and Cider

    Pork Chops With Apples and Cider

    David Tanis

    3037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,037

    About 1 hour

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  • Quail and Grapes

    Quail and Grapes

    David Tanis

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

    117

    About 40 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

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  • French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade

    French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade

    David Tanis

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

    247

    About 1 hour, plus soaking

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  • North African-Inspired Meatballs

    North African-Inspired Meatballs

    David Tanis

    3179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,179

    1 hour 15 minutes

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  • Roasted Tomatoes

    Roasted Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    229

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs

    Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    253

    About 20 minutes

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    easy
  • Clam Pasta With Basil and Hot Pepper

    Clam Pasta With Basil and Hot Pepper

    David Tanis

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

    521

    About 30 minutes

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    easy
  • Fresh Multi-Bean Salad with Charred Red Onion

    Fresh Multi-Bean Salad with Charred Red Onion

    David Tanis

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

    42

    About 40 minutes

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  • Cold Tomato Soup

    Cold Tomato Soup

    David Tanis

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

    89

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

    Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    319

    About 1 hour

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  • Caprese Antipasto

    Caprese Antipasto

    David Tanis

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

    883

    About 30 minutes

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  • Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    327

    About 1 hour

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  • Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    249

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ceviche Verde With Tostadas and Avocado

    Ceviche Verde With Tostadas and Avocado

    David Tanis

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

    199

    15 minutes, plus 30 minutes' refrigeration

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  • Chimichurri Salsa

    Chimichurri Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    78

    2 minutes

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    easy
  • Chivito Steak Sandwich

    Chivito Steak Sandwich

    David Tanis

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

    114

    30 minutes

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    easy
  • French Potato and Green Bean Salad

    French Potato and Green Bean Salad

    David Tanis

    2556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,556

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Golden Beet and Beet-Greens Salad with Yogurt, Mint and Dill

    Golden Beet and Beet-Greens Salad with Yogurt, Mint and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    247

    About 30 minutes, plus time to cook the beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Rice Noodles With Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce

    Cold Rice Noodles With Grilled Chicken and Peanut Sauce

    David Tanis

    1910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,910

    About 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Gnocchi With Peas and Fresh Sage Butter

    Green Gnocchi With Peas and Fresh Sage Butter

    David Tanis

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

    178

    About 30 minutes plus time for cooking potatoes

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  • Paella With Shrimp and Fava Beans

    Paella With Shrimp and Fava Beans

    David Tanis

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

    259

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic

    Egg Batter Pan-Fried Flounder With Green Garlic

    David Tanis

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

    414

    About 20 minutes

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    easy
  • Twice-Cooked Duck With Pea Shoots

    Twice-Cooked Duck With Pea Shoots

    David Tanis

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

    67

    About 20 minutes, plus about 1 hour for initial duck simmering

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  • Hot Italian Sausage

    Hot Italian Sausage

    David Tanis

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

    236

    About 10 minutes

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    healthy
  • Farro Pasta with Nettles and Sausage

    Farro Pasta with Nettles and Sausage

    David Tanis

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

    99

    About 20 minutes

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  • Asparagus With Mustard Vinaigrette

    Asparagus With Mustard Vinaigrette

    David Tanis

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

    359

    About 20 minutes

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  • Stir-Fried Spicy Asparagus

    Stir-Fried Spicy Asparagus

    David Tanis

    1044 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,044

    About 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shaved Asparagus With Arugula and Parmesan

    Shaved Asparagus With Arugula and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    297

    About 20 minutes

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    easy
  • Seaweed Salad

    Seaweed Salad

    David Tanis

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

    214

    About 20 minutes

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  • Parmesan Lamb Chops

    Parmesan Lamb Chops

    David Tanis

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

    211

    About 30 minutes

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    easy

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