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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

  • Roast Guinea Hen with Grilled Radicchio

    Roast Guinea Hen with Grilled Radicchio

    David Tanis

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

    16

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 1 hour standing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs

    Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs

    David Tanis

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

    76

    About 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta al Forno With Spinach, Ricotta and Fontina

    Polenta al Forno With Spinach, Ricotta and Fontina

    David Tanis

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

    632

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Basic Polenta

    Basic Polenta

    David Tanis

    2305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,305

    About an hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Garbanzos and Greens with Chorizo

    Garbanzos and Greens with Chorizo

    David Tanis

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

    377

    About 2 hours, plus 8 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Button Mushrooms à la Crème

    Button Mushrooms à la Crème

    David Tanis

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

    190

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Chicken Curry With Cashews

    Coconut Chicken Curry With Cashews

    David Tanis

    2212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,212

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frisée aux Lardons

    Frisée aux Lardons

    David Tanis

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

    126

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Julienne Carrot Salad

    Julienne Carrot Salad

    David Tanis

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

    348

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Leeks Vinaigrette

    Classic Leeks Vinaigrette

    David Tanis

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

    260

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Ice

    Tangerine Ice

    David Tanis

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

    21

    15 minutes, plus freezing time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buckwheat Blini With Caviar

    Buckwheat Blini With Caviar

    David Tanis

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

    123

    15 minutes, plus at least 2 to 3 hours’ rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Gremolata

    Olive Gremolata

    David Tanis

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

    41

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Italian Red-Wine Braised Duck with Olive Gremolata

    Italian Red-Wine Braised Duck with Olive Gremolata

    David Tanis

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

    102

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pâte à Choux for Cheese Puffs and Cream Puffs

    Pâte à Choux for Cheese Puffs and Cream Puffs

    David Tanis

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

    182

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rustic French Pork and Chicken Pâté

    Rustic French Pork and Chicken Pâté

    David Tanis

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

    135

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon and Pomegranate

    Sea Scallop Salad with Meyer Lemon and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    36

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Grass and Rice Noodle Fish Soup

    Lemon Grass and Rice Noodle Fish Soup

    David Tanis

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

    80

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turkey Biryani

    Turkey Biryani

    David Tanis

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

    406

    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

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

    83

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pickled Carrot Slices

    Pickled Carrot Slices

    David Tanis

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

    125

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish

    Spicy Cranberry-Apple Relish

    David Tanis

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

    187

    About 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

    Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

    David Tanis

    2205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,205

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Shrimp Broth

    David Tanis's Shrimp Broth

    David Tanis

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

    250

    About 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fuyu Persimmon Salad

    Fuyu Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    156

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Short-Crust Pastry

    Basic Short-Crust Pastry

    David Tanis

    1057 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,057

    About 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab-Meat Quiche

    Crab-Meat Quiche

    David Tanis

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

    364

    About 1 hour, with pre-made dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Bacon and Egg Quiche

    Classic Bacon and Egg Quiche

    David Tanis

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

    498

    About 1 hour, with pre-made dough

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quiche With Herbs and Goat Cheese

    Quiche With Herbs and Goat Cheese

    David Tanis

    1895 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,895

    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

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

    50

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sake-Steamed Kabocha Squash With White Miso

    Sake-Steamed Kabocha Squash With White Miso

    David Tanis, Nancy Singleton Hachisu

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

    275

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Japanese 'Leeks' With Miso-Mustard

    Japanese 'Leeks' With Miso-Mustard

    David Tanis, Nancy Singleton Hachisu

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

    86

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork Chops With Apples and Cider

    Pork Chops With Apples and Cider

    David Tanis

    3147 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,147

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Quail and Grapes

    Quail and Grapes

    David Tanis

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

    119

    About 40 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade

    French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade

    David Tanis

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

    255

    About 1 hour, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • North African-Inspired Meatballs

    North African-Inspired Meatballs

    David Tanis

    3243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,243

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Tomatoes

    Roasted Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    238

    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

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

    255

    About 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Clam Pasta With Basil and Hot Pepper

    Clam Pasta With Basil and Hot Pepper

    David Tanis

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

    525

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fresh Multi-Bean Salad with Charred Red Onion

    Fresh Multi-Bean Salad with Charred Red Onion

    David Tanis

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

    43

    About 40 minutes

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  • Cold Tomato Soup

    Cold Tomato Soup

    David Tanis

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

    90

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

    Grilled Sesame Chicken and Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    320

    About 1 hour

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  • Caprese Antipasto

    Caprese Antipasto

    David Tanis

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

    885

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    Spicy Corn Pakoras With Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    330

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    Mango-Tamarind Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    254

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ceviche Verde With Tostadas and Avocado

    Ceviche Verde With Tostadas and Avocado

    David Tanis

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

    202

    15 minutes, plus 30 minutes' refrigeration

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chivito Steak Sandwich

    Chivito Steak Sandwich

    David Tanis

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

    114

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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