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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

  • Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    227

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    Hearty Kale, Squash and Bean Soup

    David Tanis

    2500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,500

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    822

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    Bell Pepper Salad With Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    270

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Prosecco Lemon Slush

    Prosecco Lemon Slush

    David Tanis

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

    192

    5 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    Tomato Salad With Smoky Eggplant Flatbread

    David Tanis

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

    225

    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

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

    211

    5 minutes, plus optional chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread

    David Tanis

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

    205

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hibiscus Punch

    Hibiscus Punch

    David Tanis

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

    236

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    Cucumber-Ricotta Sandwiches

    David Tanis

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

    414

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Shortbread

    Pecan Shortbread

    David Tanis

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

    337

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    White Bean Salad With Roasted Cauliflower

    David Tanis

    1335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,335

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    938

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    429

    40 minutes, plus time for cooking beets

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Compote With Almonds

    Cherry Compote With Almonds

    David Tanis

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

    74

    10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    Roasted Salmon With Ginger-Lime Butter

    David Tanis

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

    778

    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

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

    187

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    Shaved Asparagus and Radish Salad

    David Tanis

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

    129

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Crumble

    Rhubarb Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    561

    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

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

    228

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    Spring Lamb With Rosemary and Turnips

    David Tanis

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

    84

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    Strawberries in Rose Crème Anglaise

    David Tanis

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

    176

    30 minutes

    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

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

    202

    30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours’ brining

    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

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

    55

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Flan

    Tangerine Flan

    David Tanis

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

    219

    2 hours, plus at least 4 hours’ refrigerating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew

    David Tanis

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

    262

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    Fennel and Radicchio Salad With Anchovy and Egg

    David Tanis

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

    227

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    Ruby Grapefruit Granita

    David Tanis

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

    64

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander

    David Tanis

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

    355

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molasses Ginger Cake

    Molasses Ginger Cake

    David Tanis

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

    224

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    Lamb Shanks With Apricots and Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    319

    About 3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    David Tanis

    1597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,597

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Pears

    Red Wine Pears

    David Tanis

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

    347

    1 hour, plus steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    314

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    David Tanis

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

    873

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    David Tanis

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

    156

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    543

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,217

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    522

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    948

    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

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

    312

    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

    2072 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,072

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    347

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    325

    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

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

    383

    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

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

    898

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    278

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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