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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

798 recipes

  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

    1646 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,646

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    95

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    45

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    140

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    53

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    100

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    269

    1 1/2 hours, plus 1 hour's resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    Radicchio Salad With Walnuts and Pears

    David Tanis

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

    245

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    453

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    390

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    62

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    246

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts 

    David Tanis

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

    798

    20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    Baked Fish With Slow-Cooked Peppers

    David Tanis

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

    343

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    230

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    125

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    37

    35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    David Tanis

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

    465

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    103

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour’s resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    Nectarines in Lime Syrup

    David Tanis

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

    111

    20 minutes, plus at least 1½ hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    157

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    280

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    222

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    549

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    280

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    700

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

    1080 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,080

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    167

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    150

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    55

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    73

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

    1051 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,051

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

    David Tanis

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

    94

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    42

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Walnut Sponge Cake

    Walnut Sponge Cake

    David Tanis

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

    174

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    Pistachio-Almond Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    887

    45 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Double Celery Salad

    Double Celery Salad

    David Tanis

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

    110

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    Mussels in Spicy Green Broth

    David Tanis

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

    80

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    Cauliflower Cheese

    David Tanis

    1071 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,071

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress

    David Tanis

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

    149

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    David Tanis

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

    196

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    Arroz con Leche With Roasted Pineapple

    David Tanis

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

    78

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    Braised Chicken With Tomato and Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    304

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    Avocado, Radish and Iceberg Lettuce Salad

    David Tanis

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

    141

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    Spicy Carrot-Ginger Soup

    David Tanis

    2001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,001

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    Orange Salad With Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    64

    15 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    Roasted Halibut With Cumin, Lemon and Bay

    David Tanis

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

    377

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    Spiced Squash and Phyllo Pie

    David Tanis

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

    180

    2 hours, plus 15 minutes’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

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