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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

  • Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    David Tanis

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

    732

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    227

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    328

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    120

    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

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

    413

    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

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

    272

    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

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

    150

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    204

    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

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

    263

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

    1018 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,018

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    681

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    139

    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

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

    67

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    923

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    90

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    41

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Sponge Cake

    Walnut Sponge Cake

    David Tanis

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

    171

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    741

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    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.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    75

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,050

    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

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

    195

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    299

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    David Tanis

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

    71

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    136

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    61

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

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

    1,820

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    360

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    178

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    240

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    208

    30 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    David Tanis

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

    490

    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

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

    111

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    216

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turmeric Potato Salad

    Turmeric Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    161

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    427

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    574

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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