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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

  • Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    David Tanis

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

    258

    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

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

    223

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    David Tanis

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

    336

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    309

    About 3 1/2 hours

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  • Molasses Ginger Cake

    Molasses Ginger Cake

    David Tanis

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

    222

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    David Tanis

    1590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,590

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Pears

    Red Wine Pears

    David Tanis

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

    342

    1 hour, plus steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    305

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    David Tanis

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

    855

    45 minutes

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  • Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    534

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    David Tanis

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

    148

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,197

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    505

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    927

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    Lamb Patties With Fried Onions And Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    305

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    342

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    Tomato-Green Bean Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Dill

    David Tanis

    1856 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,856

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    322

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    Goat Cheese Ice Cream With Fennel, Lemon and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    377

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    Little Gem Salad With Garlicky Almond Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    878

    20 minutes

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  • Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    269

    15 minutes

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    easy
  • Pistachio Biscotti

    Pistachio Biscotti

    David Tanis

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

    697

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    David Tanis

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

    328

    45 minutes

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  • Strawberries in Red Wine

    Strawberries in Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    211

    15 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    510

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baba au Rhum

    Baba au Rhum

    David Tanis

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

    302

    2 1/2 hours, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    402

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Almond Cookies

    Italian Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    844

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    Mozzarella With Charred Radicchio and Salsa Verde

    David Tanis

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

    275

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    Rigatoni al Forno With Cauliflower and Broccoli Rabe

    David Tanis

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

    811

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    Seared Sea Scallops With Spicy Carrot Coulis

    David Tanis

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

    668

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    210

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom Tart

    Wild Mushroom Tart

    David Tanis

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

    934

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    David Tanis

    1844 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,844

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    David Tanis

    1120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,120

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    213

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa

    David Tanis

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

    310

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    582

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    288

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Lentil Loaf

    Red Lentil Loaf

    David Tanis

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

    735

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    349

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    David Tanis

    6285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,285

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    Beet and Tomato Salad With Scallions and Dill

    David Tanis

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

    232

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    Lemon Tart With a Touch of Lime

    David Tanis

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

    318

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Duck With Wild Mushrooms

    Pan-Roasted Duck With Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    320

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Chops With Beans, Corn and Zucchini

    Lamb Chops With Beans, Corn and Zucchini

    David Tanis

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

    177

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    David Tanis

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

    485

    20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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