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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

  • 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

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

    108

    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

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

    270

    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

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

    149

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    199

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    538

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    256

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    667

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

    1002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,002

    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

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

    131

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    66

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    51

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    914

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    88

    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

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

    168

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    618

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    109

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    71

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,036

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    145

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    191

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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.

  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    297

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    135

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    1667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,667

    55 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.

  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    346

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    174

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    221

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    207

    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

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

    485

    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

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

    42

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    David Tanis

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

    198

    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
  • 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.

  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    214

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    413

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    568

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Salad

    Spring Salad

    David Tanis

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

    391

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Strawberry Parfait

    Strawberry Parfait

    David Tanis

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

    230

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    David Tanis

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

    160

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tofu Milanese 

    Tofu Milanese 

    David Tanis

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

    418

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kumquat Panna Cotta

    Kumquat Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    69

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    662

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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