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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

812 recipes

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

    30 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    30

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    16

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    218

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    234

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    244

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    96

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    105

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    40

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    98

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    99

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    486

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    David Tanis

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

    28

    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

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

    85

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

    1820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,820

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    157

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    113

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    47

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    145

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    58

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    105

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    275

    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

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

    249

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    463

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    409

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    66

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    256

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    David Tanis

    1451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,451

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    308

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    362

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    129

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    David Tanis

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

    603

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    38

    35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    112

    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

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

    119

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    170

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    329

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    243

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    737

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    306

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    737

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

    1262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,262

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    185

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    184

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    57

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    76

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

    1095 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,095

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    43

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    94

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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