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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

795 recipes

  • 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.

  • Plum Crostata

    Plum Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    79

    2 hours

    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.

  • Chilled Avocado Soup

    Chilled Avocado Soup

    David Tanis

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

    113

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    Raspberry-Nectarine Icebox Cake

    David Tanis

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

    206

    35 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    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

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

    217

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    Paprika-Rubbed Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    459

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    Cheese-Topped Cauliflower Steaks

    David Tanis

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

    588

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Salad

    Spring Salad

    David Tanis

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

    418

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Strawberry Parfait

    Strawberry Parfait

    David Tanis

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

    238

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Kumquat Panna Cotta

    Kumquat Panna Cotta

    David Tanis

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

    74

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    Radicchio-Anchovy Salad

    David Tanis

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

    171

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tofu Milanese 

    Tofu Milanese 

    David Tanis

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

    446

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    Creamy Chicken and Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    680

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Lemon Pudding

    Baked Lemon Pudding

    David Tanis, JR Ryall

    5646 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,646

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dandelion-Beet Salad

    Dandelion-Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    109

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    590

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    Riso al Forno With Crab and Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    126

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tender Almond Cake

    Tender Almond Cake

    David Tanis, Salvatore Messina

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

    896

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    Fresh and Wild Mushroom Stew

    David Tanis

    3112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,112

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    Triple-Sesame Tea Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    404

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    Carrot-Leek Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

    1685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,685

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    Baked Fish With Mushrooms and Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    766

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    Cassoulet-Style Lamb Shanks and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    177

    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

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

    202

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    Glazed Carrots With Miso and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    507

    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

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

    347

    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

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

    207

    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.

  • Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    222

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    David Tanis

    2480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,480

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    785

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    265

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prosecco Lemon Slush

    Prosecco Lemon Slush

    David Tanis

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

    164

    5 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    David Tanis

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

    221

    30 to 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder With Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    318

    3 1/2 to 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Fruit Salad

    Summer Fruit Salad

    David Tanis

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

    207

    5 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Shortbread

    Pecan Shortbread

    David Tanis

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

    333

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus Punch

    Hibiscus Punch

    David Tanis

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

    209

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    David Tanis

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

    200

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    David Tanis

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

    406

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    David Tanis

    1283 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,283

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    912

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    420

    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

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

    752

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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