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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

  • Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    124

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    163

    20 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    David Tanis

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

    346

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    257

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    761

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chilled Watermelon Soup

    Chilled Watermelon Soup

    David Tanis

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

    414

    30 minutes, plus chilling

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  • Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    David Tanis

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

    166

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    David Tanis

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

    262

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    David Tanis

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

    83

    30 minutes

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  • Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    David Tanis

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

    862

    30 minutes

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  • Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    699

    2 hours

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  • Eggplant Caponata

    Eggplant Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    764

    1 hour, plus 1 hour to mellow

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  • Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    David Tanis

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

    339

    1 hour

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  • Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    249

    1 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes' seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    David Tanis

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

    189

    30 minutes, plus 2 1/2 hours for meringues

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flounder With Herb Blossom Butter

    Flounder With Herb Blossom Butter

    David Tanis

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

    89

    45 minutes

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  • Burrata With Fava Beans, Fennel and Celery

    Burrata With Fava Beans, Fennel and Celery

    David Tanis

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

    387

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Watercress Salad With Raw Beets and Radishes

    Watercress Salad With Raw Beets and Radishes

    David Tanis

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

    83

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Lamb Chops With Ramps, Anchovy, Capers and Olives

    Sautéed Lamb Chops With Ramps, Anchovy, Capers and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    293

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp

    Vietnamese Rice Noodles With Lemongrass Shrimp

    David Tanis

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

    508

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shaved Asparagus Salad With Ginger and Sesame

    Shaved Asparagus Salad With Ginger and Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    248

    30 minutes

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  • Steamed Asparagus With Pistachios and Brown Butter

    Steamed Asparagus With Pistachios and Brown Butter

    David Tanis

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

    191

    30 minutes

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    easy
  • Charred Asparagus With Green Garlic Chimichurri

    Charred Asparagus With Green Garlic Chimichurri

    David Tanis

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

    562

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mushrooms on Toast

    Mushrooms on Toast

    David Tanis

    2687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,687

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Farro Pasta With Peas, Pancetta and Herbs

    Farro Pasta With Peas, Pancetta and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    62

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Monkfish Roasted With Herbs and Olives

    Monkfish Roasted With Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    339

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Bean Stew With Carrots, Fennel and Peas

    White Bean Stew With Carrots, Fennel and Peas

    David Tanis

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

    424

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • White Wine-Braised Rabbit With Mustard

    White Wine-Braised Rabbit With Mustard

    David Tanis

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

    366

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    Spicy Calamari With Fregola

    David Tanis

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

    369

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Crab Croque-Madame

    Crab Croque-Madame

    David Tanis

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

    210

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    Thin Pan-Seared Pork Chops

    David Tanis

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

    574

    30 minutes, plus brining

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    Turkish-Style Lamb Boreks

    David Tanis

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

    144

    1 hour

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  • Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    323

    40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad

    David Tanis

    1014 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,014

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    Baked Rice With Chicken and Mushrooms

    David Tanis

    2994 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,994

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    Baked Romanesco Broccoli With Mozzarella and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    860

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    Pan-Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic, Parsley and Rosemary

    David Tanis

    1785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,785

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    Butter-Steamed Broccoli With Peppery Bread Crumbs

    David Tanis

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

    589

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    Smoked Trout and Beet Salad With Pink Caviar

    David Tanis

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

    86

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots

    David Tanis

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

    986

    3 hours

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  • Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    Five-Peppercorn Fish Fillets

    David Tanis

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

    268

    30 minutes

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  • Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    Seeded Molasses Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

    David Tanis, Uri Scheft

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

    161

    3 hours, plus overnight rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    Fragrant Thai-Style Clams in Coconut Broth

    David Tanis

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

    296

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Frittata

    David Tanis

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

    691

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Pecan Cookies

    Savory Pecan Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    482

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    Pecan-Raisin Rolls

    David Tanis

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

    340

    2 hours, plus rising

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  • Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    Spiced Pecan Date Shortbread Bars

    David Tanis

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

    280

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    Oyster Pie With Leeks, Bacon and Mashed Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    215

    About 1 hour

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