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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

801 recipes

  • Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    David Tanis

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

    203

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    51

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    David Tanis

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

    25

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Walnut Truffles

    Spiced Walnut Truffles

    David Tanis

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

    10

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chard and Ricotta Pie

    Chard and Ricotta Pie

    David Tanis

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

    59

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pickled Beets and Eggs

    Pickled Beets and Eggs

    David Tanis

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

    24

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Strawberry Tart

    Fresh Strawberry Tart

    David Tanis

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

    67

    4 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    76

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Salad

    Asparagus-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    206

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    David Tanis

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

    63

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Gelato

    Blood Orange Gelato

    David Tanis

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

    31

    30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ceci Bean Soup With Red Pepper Pesto

    Ceci Bean Soup With Red Pepper Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    35

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus overnight soak

    or to save this recipe.

  • Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Gingery Carrots

    David Tanis

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

    243

    2 hours 10 minutes

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  • Matcha-Coconut Custard

    Matcha-Coconut Custard

    David Tanis

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

    41

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    35

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    Black-Eyed Peas With Pork Belly and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    64

    2½ hours, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    Spiced Apple Fritters With Hot Honey

    David Tanis

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

    40

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    412

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Curd Roulade

    Lemon Curd Roulade

    David Tanis

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

    42

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus 3 hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meatballs With Lentils and Greens

    Meatballs With Lentils and Greens

    David Tanis

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

    125

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pear and Radicchio Salad With Blue Cheese

    Pear and Radicchio Salad With Blue Cheese

    David Tanis

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

    167

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Cucumber Salad

    Beet and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

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

    66

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Caramel Tart

    Pecan Caramel Tart

    David Tanis

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

    35

    2 hours 30 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    David Tanis

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

    82

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    Persimmon Salad With Glazed Walnuts and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    119

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake

    David Tanis

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

    102

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken With Squash

    David Tanis

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

    793

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    54

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    271

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    David Tanis

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

    24

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

    1566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,566

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    86

    25 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    63

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    549

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    23

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    385

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    24

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    15

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

    28 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    28

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    205

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    91

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    201

    20 minutes

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  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    200

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    94

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    101

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    38

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    97

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    448

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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