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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

  • Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    Miso Chicken in Ginger, Leek and Scallion Broth

    David Tanis

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

    557

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    Tangerine Sorbet With Sake

    David Tanis

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

    213

    40 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    Tofu and Herb Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    234

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    Ham and Cheese Croque With Dijon

    David Tanis

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

    252

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    Smoked Salmon Sandwiches With Cucumber, Radish and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    189

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley

    David Tanis

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

    305

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    Spicy Steak and Watercress on a Roll

    David Tanis

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

    48

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    Cream Cheese Sandwiches With Dates, Pecans and Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    176

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Feta Borek

    Spinach and Feta Borek

    David Tanis

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

    587

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    Slow-Roasted Turkish Lamb

    David Tanis

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

    313

    About 4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    Almond Cake With Saffron and Honey

    David Tanis

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

    328

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    David Tanis

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

    173

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    Caramel Pears With Rosemary, Honey and Walnuts

    David Tanis

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

    206

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    David Tanis

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

    665

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan

    David Tanis

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

    642

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Chile Chicken Stew

    Green Chile Chicken Stew

    David Tanis

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

    985

    1 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    David Tanis

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

    398

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    Freekeh With Chicken, Almonds and Yogurt

    David Tanis

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

    360

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    Spicy Clams With Garlicky Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    203

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    David Tanis

    1991 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,991

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Risotto

    Tomato Risotto

    David Tanis

    6450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,450

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    603

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    Peppery Lamb With Shell Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

    David Tanis

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

    51

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    Charred Tomato Soup With Coriander and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    296

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Caponata

    Summer Squash Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    364

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    713

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    David Tanis

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

    178

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Sesame Chicken

    Cold Sesame Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    410

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    Wild Salmon With Chive Oil and Lime Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    254

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    David Tanis

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

    926

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    David Tanis

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

    263

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

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

    248

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    Roasted Artichokes With Anchovy Mayonnaise

    David Tanis

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

    419

    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

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

    170

    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

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

    332

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    David Tanis

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

    288

    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

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

    238

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    332

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    David Tanis

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

    414

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    165

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    David Tanis

    1004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,004

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    281

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    309

    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

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

    690

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Aioli

    Garlic Aioli

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    191

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    David Tanis

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

    348

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Red Borscht

    Vegetarian Red Borscht

    David Tanis

    1742 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,742

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chicken Pie

    Moroccan Chicken Pie

    David Tanis

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

    577

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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