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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

809 recipes

  • Tomato-Potato Salad

    Tomato-Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    11

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blackberry Napoleon With Lemon Cream

    Blackberry Napoleon With Lemon Cream

    David Tanis

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salsa Verde Shrimp Cocktail

    Salsa Verde Shrimp Cocktail

    David Tanis

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Deviled Eggs With Chile and Lime

    Deviled Eggs With Chile and Lime

    David Tanis

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blanched Fava Beans

    Blanched Fava Beans

    David Tanis

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

    5

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Kebabs With Orzo Pilaf

    Lamb Kebabs With Orzo Pilaf

    David Tanis

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

    36

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Broiled Peaches With Feta and Pistachios

    Broiled Peaches With Feta and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    66

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Tomato Salad With Sumac Onions

    Summer Tomato Salad With Sumac Onions

    David Tanis

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

    90

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    David Tanis

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

    396

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    Seared Tuna With Beans and Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    69

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    Cucumber-Apple Cooler

    David Tanis

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

    29

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Walnut Truffles

    Spiced Walnut Truffles

    David Tanis

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

    11

    30 minutes

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  • Chard and Ricotta Pie

    Chard and Ricotta Pie

    David Tanis

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

    65

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pickled Beets and Eggs

    Pickled Beets and Eggs

    David Tanis

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

    30

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Strawberry Tart

    Fresh Strawberry Tart

    David Tanis

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

    74

    4 hours 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    Black Pepper Salmon With Parsley Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    80

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus-Feta Salad

    Asparagus-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    230

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    Braised Chicken With Rosemary and Crispy Artichokes

    David Tanis

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

    66

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Gelato

    Blood Orange Gelato

    David Tanis

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

    33

    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

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

    37

    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

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

    255

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Matcha-Coconut Custard

    Matcha-Coconut Custard

    David Tanis

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

    49

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    38

    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

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

    65

    2½ hours, plus overnight resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    Cabbage Salad With Jalapeño-Lime Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    464

    45 minutes

    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.

  • Lemon Curd Roulade

    Lemon Curd Roulade

    David Tanis

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

    43

    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

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

    132

    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

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

    170

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet and Cucumber Salad

    Beet and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis

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

    89

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    French Fisherman Stew (La Chaudrée)

    David Tanis

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

    83

    About 1 hour

    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.

  • 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

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

    130

    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

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

    803

    About 1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan)

    David Tanis

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

    64

    1 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    Sea Bass With Garlic Chips and Salsa Macha

    David Tanis

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

    25

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    Avocado-Black Bean Tostadas

    David Tanis

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

    312

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    Madhur Jaffrey’s Goan Shrimp Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

    1612 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,612

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza

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

    116

    25 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    Tomato and Cucumber Salad

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey, MasterClass

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

    77

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    Pesto Pasta With Corn and Green Beans

    David Tanis

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

    591

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    Tomato-Pepper Salad With Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    26

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

    David Tanis

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

    395

    40 minutes, plus chilling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    28

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    16

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

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

    29

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    228

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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