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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

  • Baked Lemon Pudding

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    David Tanis, JR Ryall

    5201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,201

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion-Beet Salad

    Dandelion-Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    104

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    486

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tender Almond Cake

    Tender Almond Cake

    David Tanis, Salvatore Messina

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

    825

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    123

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    David Tanis

    3035 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,035

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    385

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    742

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

    1611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,611

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    David Tanis

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

    140

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    165

    4 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    David Tanis

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

    171

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    188

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    456

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chard With Ricotta, Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

    Creamy Chard With Ricotta, Parmesan and Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    338

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    73

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    221

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    David Tanis

    2410 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,410

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    774

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    262

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prosecco Lemon Slush

    Prosecco Lemon Slush

    David Tanis

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

    163

    5 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    316

    3 1/2 to 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    David Tanis

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

    220

    30 to 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Fruit Salad

    Summer Fruit Salad

    David Tanis

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

    206

    5 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Shortbread

    Pecan Shortbread

    David Tanis

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

    323

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    David Tanis

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

    194

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Hibiscus Punch

    Hibiscus Punch

    David Tanis

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

    203

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    David Tanis

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

    402

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    898

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    David Tanis

    1259 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,259

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    413

    40 minutes, plus time for cooking beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Compote With Almonds

    Cherry Compote With Almonds

    David Tanis

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

    72

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    David Tanis

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

    696

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Chicken With Green Garlic, Herbs and Potatoes

    Roast Chicken With Green Garlic, Herbs and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    179

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    David Tanis

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

    128

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Crumble

    Rhubarb Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    503

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Onion Tart With Leeks, Capers and Anchovy

    Onion Tart With Leeks, Capers and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    213

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    David Tanis

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

    175

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    David Tanis

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

    81

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    Pan-Seared Pork Chops With Sage, Dates and Parsnips

    David Tanis

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

    184

    30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Flan

    Tangerine Flan

    David Tanis

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

    214

    2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ refrigerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    Curly Endive Salad With Mustard Dressing, Egg and Gruyère

    David Tanis

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

    53

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    David Tanis

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

    257

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    David Tanis

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

    62

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    David Tanis

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

    222

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    David Tanis

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

    333

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    307

    About 3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molasses Ginger Cake

    Molasses Ginger Cake

    David Tanis

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

    220

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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