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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

  • Walnut Sponge Cake

    Walnut Sponge Cake

    David Tanis

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

    180

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    943

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    87

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    111

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1080 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,080

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    152

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    197

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    David Tanis

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

    78

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    308

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    143

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    66

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    2055 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,055

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    394

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    180

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Eggplant Salad

    Roasted Eggplant Salad

    David Tanis

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

    219

    30 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Saffron-Ginger Pears

    Saffron-Ginger Pears

    David Tanis

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

    262

    45 minutes, plus overnight cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    Fish in Tomato-Basil Broth

    David Tanis

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

    525

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    Roasted Pepper Antipasto

    David Tanis

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

    44

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum Crostata

    Plum Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    81

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    Summer Vegetable Niçoise Salad

    David Tanis

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

    219

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    Chilled Avocado Soup

    David Tanis

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

    144

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    David Tanis

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

    210

    35 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turmeric Potato Salad

    Turmeric Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    164

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    Lemon-Blackberry Shortcakes

    David Tanis

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

    225

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    499

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    603

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Parfait

    Strawberry Parfait

    David Tanis

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

    247

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Salad

    Spring Salad

    David Tanis

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

    444

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu Milanese 

    Tofu Milanese 

    David Tanis

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

    464

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    David Tanis

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

    174

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kumquat Panna Cotta

    Kumquat Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    76

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Lemon Pudding

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    David Tanis, JR Ryall

    5771 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,771

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    693

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion-Beet Salad

    Dandelion-Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    117

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    623

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    128

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tender Almond Cake

    Tender Almond Cake

    David Tanis, Salvatore Messina

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

    925

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    David Tanis

    3137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,137

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    415

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

    1701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,701

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    790

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    180

    4 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    Baked Apples With Honey and Apricot

    David Tanis

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

    146

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

    David Tanis

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

    203

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    533

    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

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

    348

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    Warm Kale Salad With Walnuts and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    212

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    Walnut Cake With Persimmons and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    75

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

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