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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

  • Strawberry-Coconut Ice Cream Cake

    Strawberry-Coconut Ice Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    205

    30 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

    Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

    David Tanis

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

    864

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jalapeño Pickles

    Jalapeño Pickles

    David Tanis

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

    84

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

    1109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,109

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato and Anchovy

    Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    132

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

    Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    123

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil

    Spicy Clam Pasta With Bacon, Peas and Basil

    David Tanis

    1017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,017

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven-Fried Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes With Two Sauces)

    Oven-Fried Patatas Bravas (Crispy Potatoes With Two Sauces)

    David Tanis

    1395 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,395

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Soup With Indian Spices

    Potato Soup With Indian Spices

    David Tanis

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

    505

    About 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies

    Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    550

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Chicken Pita With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula

    Grilled Chicken Pita With Yogurt Sauce and Arugula

    David Tanis

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

    383

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas

    Spicy Meatballs With Chickpeas

    David Tanis

    1037 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,037

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Steel-Cut Oats With Fried Egg and Za’atar

    Savory Steel-Cut Oats With Fried Egg and Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    442

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Steamed Clams With Garlic-Parsley Butter and Leeks

    Steamed Clams With Garlic-Parsley Butter and Leeks

    David Tanis

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

    127

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow-Roasted Duck With Mashed White Beans, Sizzled Herbs and Olives

    Slow-Roasted Duck With Mashed White Beans, Sizzled Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    157

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Ricotta With Rhubarb, Ginger and Cardamom

    Fresh Ricotta With Rhubarb, Ginger and Cardamom

    David Tanis

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

    173

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Endive Salad With Egg and Anchovy

    Endive Salad With Egg and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    144

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear and Frangipane Crostata

    Pear and Frangipane Crostata

    David Tanis

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

    405

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bollito Misto (Italian Boiled Meats With Red and Green Sauces)

    Bollito Misto (Italian Boiled Meats With Red and Green Sauces)

    David Tanis

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

    51

    About 5 hours, plus up to 2 nights’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    David Tanis

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

    210

    40 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    David Tanis

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

    538

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    229

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    David Tanis

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

    244

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    182

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    David Tanis

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

    47

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    171

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    David Tanis

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

    289

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Feta Borek

    Spinach and Feta Borek

    David Tanis

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

    573

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    David Tanis

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

    308

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    319

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    David Tanis

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

    169

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    201

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    David Tanis

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

    648

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    602

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Chile Chicken Stew

    Green Chile Chicken Stew

    David Tanis

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

    974

    1 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    David Tanis

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

    385

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    359

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    194

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    David Tanis

    1919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,919

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Risotto

    Tomato Risotto

    David Tanis

    6015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,015

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    592

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    50

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    295

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Caponata

    Summer Squash Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    348

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    699

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    David Tanis

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

    175

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Sesame Chicken

    Cold Sesame Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    403

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    247

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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