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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

  • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    David Tanis

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

    905

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    David Tanis

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

    259

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

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

    244

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    David Tanis

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

    407

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Red Curry Mussels and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    163

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    Black Rice Bowl With Bok Choy and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    325

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    David Tanis

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

    277

    2 hours, plus marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg

    Swiss Rosti With Smoked Salmon and Poached Egg

    David Tanis

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

    227

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    324

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    David Tanis

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

    409

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    160

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    David Tanis

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

    980

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    269

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    307

    1 hour, plus up to 24 hours for salting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Red Onion Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Red Onion Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    669

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    David Tanis

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

    339

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Aioli

    Garlic Aioli

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    183

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Red Borscht

    Vegetarian Red Borscht

    David Tanis

    1664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,664

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chicken Pie

    Moroccan Chicken Pie

    David Tanis

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

    565

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Lobster

    Lazy Lobster

    David Tanis

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

    453

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    David Tanis

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

    240

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    906

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    David Tanis

    1786 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,786

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    David Tanis

    1679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,679

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    David Tanis

    1115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,115

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    David Tanis

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

    249

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    543

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    141

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza, Kate Winslow

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

    291

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    377

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Tofu Salad

    Spinach and Tofu Salad

    David Tanis

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

    641

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clementine-Pomegranate Jello Salad

    Clementine-Pomegranate Jello Salad

    David Tanis

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

    171

    20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Cauliflower With Anchovies, Capers and Olives

    Charred Cauliflower With Anchovies, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    349

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausages With Apples and Onions

    Sausages With Apples and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    516

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole Roasted Squid With Tomatillo Salsa

    Whole Roasted Squid With Tomatillo Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    33

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatloaf Parmesan

    Meatloaf Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    357

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flounder With Brown Butter, Lemon and Tarragon

    Flounder With Brown Butter, Lemon and Tarragon

    David Tanis

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

    887

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brined Pork Chops With Fennel

    Brined Pork Chops With Fennel

    David Tanis

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

    979

    30 minutes, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

  • Angel Hair Pasta With Peppers and Tomatoes

    Angel Hair Pasta With Peppers and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    310

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Vegetable Salad

    Summer Vegetable Salad

    David Tanis

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

    208

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Minced Shrimp With Rice Noodles

    Spicy Minced Shrimp With Rice Noodles

    David Tanis

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

    295

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nectarine-Raspberry Cobbler With Ginger Biscuits

    Nectarine-Raspberry Cobbler With Ginger Biscuits

    David Tanis

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

    314

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Leg Steak With Olive Relish and Tomatoes

    Lamb Leg Steak With Olive Relish and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    146

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herb Omelet Pita Sandwich

    Herb Omelet Pita Sandwich

    David Tanis

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

    180

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Miso Chicken Salad

    Sesame-Miso Chicken Salad

    David Tanis

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

    675

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan Con Tomate

    Pan Con Tomate

    David Tanis

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

    945

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Sea Scallops With Corn and Pepper Salsa

    Grilled Sea Scallops With Corn and Pepper Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    517

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Minestrone al Pesto

    Summer Minestrone al Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    347

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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