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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

  • Red Wine Pears

    Red Wine Pears

    David Tanis

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

    338

    1 hour, plus steeping

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    Savory Butternut Squash Pie

    David Tanis

    1581 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,581

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    Romaine Salad With Anchovy and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    302

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    Creamy Corn Soup With Basil

    David Tanis

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

    854

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    Crispy Chicken Thighs With Peppers, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    531

    1 hour, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    Not-So-Classic Peach Melba

    David Tanis

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

    145

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

    David Tanis

    1196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,196

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Melon, Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    504

    5 minutes, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    Blackberry Crisp With Cardamom Custard Sauce

    David Tanis

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

    925

    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

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

    302

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    Apricot Tart With Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    340

    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

    1846 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,846

    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

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

    876

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    Arugula Salad With Chopped Egg and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    268

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Biscotti

    Pistachio Biscotti

    David Tanis

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

    668

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    Mustard Salmon With Spring Vegetable Stew

    David Tanis

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

    326

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberries in Red Wine

    Strawberries in Red Wine

    David Tanis

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

    210

    15 minutes, plus macerating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baba au Rhum

    Baba au Rhum

    David Tanis

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

    301

    2 1/2 hours, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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.

  • Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    Pan-Fried Breaded Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    400

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Almond Cookies

    Italian Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    824

    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

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

    274

    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

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

    808

    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

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

    667

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    Dark Chocolate Mousse With Candied Ginger

    David Tanis

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

    207

    20 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Mushroom Tart

    Wild Mushroom Tart

    David Tanis

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

    930

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    Creamy Leek and Parsnip Soup

    David Tanis

    1815 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,815

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    Herbed Chicken and Spinach Meatballs

    David Tanis

    1116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,116

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    Citrus and Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    206

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    Olive Oil-Walnut Cake With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    580

    1 1/2 hours

    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.

  • Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    Fennel Salad With Anchovy and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    282

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Lentil Loaf

    Red Lentil Loaf

    David Tanis

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

    732

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    Spaghetti With Lentils, Tomato and Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    344

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes

    David Tanis

    6168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,168

    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

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

    316

    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

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

    317

    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

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

    173

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Polenta With Ricotta and Parmesan

    Baked Polenta With Ricotta and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    607

    1 hour, plus soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

    David Tanis

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

    484

    20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Peppers With Capers, Olives and Anchovy

    Roasted Peppers With Capers, Olives and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    115

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach and Berry Macedonia With Sparkling Rosé

    Peach and Berry Macedonia With Sparkling Rosé

    David Tanis

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

    78

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Pine Nut Cookies

    Cornmeal Pine Nut Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    270

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lobster Salad With Green Beans, Tomatoes and Basil

    Lobster Salad With Green Beans, Tomatoes and Basil

    David Tanis

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

    155

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Toasts

    Herbed Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    121

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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