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  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

765 recipes

  • Miso Crab Cakes

    Miso Crab Cakes

    David Tanis

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

    10

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    Chilled Cucumber-Spinach Soup 

    David Tanis

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

    11

    6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Melon-Mint Sorbet

    Melon-Mint Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    6

    12½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Oven Chicken Kebabs

    Oven Chicken Kebabs

    David Tanis

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

    119

    1 hour 35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

    David Tanis

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

    94

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato-Feta Salad

    Tomato-Feta Salad

    David Tanis

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

    93

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    Sesame-Coconut Shortbreads

    David Tanis

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

    44

    45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    Lamb Shoulder With Greens and Beans

    David Tanis

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

    19

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    Herby Asparagus Salad With Beets and Prosciutto

    David Tanis

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

    64

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    Lemon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

    David Tanis

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

    61

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    Spiced Chicken Breasts in Pastry

    David Tanis

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

    75

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    Cucumber-Cabbage Salad With Sesame

    David Tanis

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

    267

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    Tangerine Yogurt Sherbet

    David Tanis

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

    18

    15 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    Arugula Salad With Radish, Fennel and Mustard

    David Tanis

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

    47

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    Buttery Shrimp With Garlic and Paprika

    David Tanis

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

    89

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pear-Almond Cake

    Pear-Almond Cake

    David Tanis

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

    446

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Apple Tart

    Easy Apple Tart

    David Tanis

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

    60

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    Herbed Rice in Chard Leaves

    David Tanis

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

    39

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    Beet Salad With Celery and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    90

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Ricotta Crepes

    Orange Ricotta Crepes

    David Tanis

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

    34

    12 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Endive and Arugula Salad

    Endive and Arugula Salad

    David Tanis

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

    57

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    Lamb Stew With Rosemary and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    171

    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

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

    143

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    Baked Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    396

    2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    Chocolate Amaretti Cookies

    David Tanis

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

    249

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    Coconut Tapioca Pudding

    David Tanis

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

    47

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    Peppered Sea Scallops With Spinach

    David Tanis

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

    183

    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

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

    402

    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

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

    238

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum-Almond Crumble

    Plum-Almond Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    138

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Tomato Carpaccio

    Tomato Carpaccio

    David Tanis

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

    87

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)

    David Tanis

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

    276

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    Creamy Peach Sorbet With Raspberries

    David Tanis

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

    22

    35 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

    David Tanis

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

    90

    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

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

    55

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

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast

    David Tanis

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

    234

    10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    Summer Chowder With Cod and Clams

    David Tanis

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

    124

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango Crumble

    Mango Crumble

    David Tanis

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

    173

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    Zucchini Salad With Basil, Mint and Feta

    David Tanis

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

    426

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    Spicy Lamb Burgers With Tahini 

    David Tanis

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

    223

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    748

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    Raspberry-Almond Clafoutis

    David Tanis

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

    620

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    Pepper-Crusted Flank Steak

    David Tanis

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

    116

    35 minutes, plus 1 hour’s marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

    David Tanis

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

    126

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    Citrus and Coconut Ambrosia

    David Tanis

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

    51

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    Spring Chicken With Mushroom and Lemon

    David Tanis

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

    875

    1½ hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    Asparagus and Golden Beet Salad

    David Tanis

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

    62

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    Spiced Roasted Lamb and Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    40

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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