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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

  • Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    Rice Pilaf With Pumpkin, Currants and Pine Nuts

    David Tanis

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

    171

    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.

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

    Polenta and Sausages for a Crowd (Polenta Alla Spianatora)

    David Tanis

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

    662

    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

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

    633

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Chile Chicken Stew

    Green Chile Chicken Stew

    David Tanis

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

    980

    1 1/2 hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    Corn Soup With Red Pepper Swirl

    David Tanis

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

    389

    45 minutes

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  • 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

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

    201

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    Grilled Summer Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

    David Tanis

    1929 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,929

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomato Risotto

    Tomato Risotto

    David Tanis

    6161 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,161

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios

    David Tanis

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

    596

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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

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

    295

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Summer Squash Caponata

    Summer Squash Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    350

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    Grilled Swordfish With Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Salsa

    David Tanis

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

    704

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    Spaghetti With Zucchini, Parsley Pesto and Bottarga

    David Tanis

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

    177

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cold Sesame Chicken

    Cold Sesame Chicken

    David Tanis

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

    407

    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

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

    251

    45 minutes

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  • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    David Tanis

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

    914

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    Easy Rhubarb Trifle

    David Tanis

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

    261

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    BBQ Country-Style Pork Ribs

    David Tanis

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

    246

    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

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

    167

    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

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

    330

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    Leg of Lamb With Savory Beans

    David Tanis

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

    286

    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

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

    236

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    Chicken Paillard With Black Olive Tapenade

    David Tanis

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

    330

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    Spring Vegetable Ragoût With Brown Butter Couscous

    David Tanis

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

    413

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    Lamb Flatbread With Za’atar

    David Tanis

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

    163

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    Red Wine Spaghetti With Pancetta

    David Tanis

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

    996

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    Zuni Café’s Zucchini Pickles

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    271

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    Zuni Café’s Focaccia

    David Tanis

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

    346

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    Zuni Café’s Hamburger

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    308

    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

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

    683

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlic Aioli

    Garlic Aioli

    David Tanis, Judy Rodgers

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

    189

    20 minutes

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  • Vegetarian Red Borscht

    Vegetarian Red Borscht

    David Tanis

    1726 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,726

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Chicken Pie

    Moroccan Chicken Pie

    David Tanis

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

    576

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lazy Lobster

    Lazy Lobster

    David Tanis

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

    457

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    Pasta With Radicchio, Bacon and Pecans

    David Tanis

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

    243

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary

    David Tanis

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

    935

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    Bo Kho (Vietnamese Braised Beef Stew)

    David Tanis

    2071 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,071

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

    David Tanis

    1728 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,728

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    Lentils With Chorizo, Greens and Yellow Rice

    David Tanis

    1137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,137

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    Cornmeal Waffles With Smoked Salmon

    David Tanis

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

    262

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    Sautéed Scallops With Crushed Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    546

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    Sesame-Glazed Duck Legs With Spicy Persimmon Salad

    David Tanis

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

    149

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    Fabrizia Lanza’s Sicilian Pizza (Sfincione)

    David Tanis, Fabrizia Lanza and Kate Winslow 

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

    292

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    Braised Chicken Legs With Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    381

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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