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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

789 recipes

  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    373

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    57

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    232

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    David Tanis

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

    756

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    335

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    229

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    122

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    36

    35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    David Tanis

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

    431

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    101

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    David Tanis

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

    109

    20 minutes, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    274

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    152

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    207

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    544

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    268

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    693

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

    1038 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,038

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    165

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    143

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    53

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    68

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    939

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    93

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    42

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Sponge Cake

    Walnut Sponge Cake

    David Tanis

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

    172

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    821

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    76

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    110

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1056 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,056

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    148

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    196

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    David Tanis

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

    73

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    302

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    138

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    1934 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,934

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    62

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    372

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    179

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    209

    30 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    247

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    David Tanis

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

    497

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum Crostata

    Plum Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    78

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    David Tanis

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

    43

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    David Tanis

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

    199

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    David Tanis

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

    205

    35 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    Chilled Avocado Soup

    David Tanis

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

    112

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    217

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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