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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

  • Savory Tomato Sorbet

    Savory Tomato Sorbet

    David Tanis

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

    70

    45 minutes, plus about 1 hour for freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Sooji Dhokla (Steamed Semolina Bread)

    Sooji Dhokla (Steamed Semolina Bread)

    David Tanis

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

    33

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minty Yogurt Chutney

    Minty Yogurt Chutney

    David Tanis

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

    62

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frutti di Mare Rice Salad

    Frutti di Mare Rice Salad

    David Tanis

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

    89

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almost-Spit-Roasted Moroccan Lamb

    Almost-Spit-Roasted Moroccan Lamb

    David Tanis, Paula Wolfert

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

    371

    5 to 6 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro

    Chickpeas With Mint, Scallions and Cilantro

    David Tanis

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

    355

    About 1 hour, plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Basic Harissa

    Basic Harissa

    David Tanis

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

    200

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cumin-Flavored Salt

    Cumin-Flavored Salt

    David Tanis

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

    16

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Duck With Cherries and Red Wine Vinegar

    Duck With Cherries and Red Wine Vinegar

    David Tanis

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

    541

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Chicken Liver Pasta With Wild Morels

    Creamy Chicken Liver Pasta With Wild Morels

    David Tanis

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

    337

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheese Wafers or Straws

    Cheese Wafers or Straws

    David Tanis

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

    225

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup

    Spicy Green Garlic Chicken Soup

    David Tanis

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

    293

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Squid With Chorizo and Pimentón

    Roasted Squid With Chorizo and Pimentón

    David Tanis

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

    150

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Five-Spice Crisp-Fried Squid

    Five-Spice Crisp-Fried Squid

    David Tanis

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

    71

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Pea Soup With Miso

    Fresh Pea Soup With Miso

    David Tanis

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

    140

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis’s Risi e Bisi

    David Tanis’s Risi e Bisi

    David Tanis

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

    222

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    editors' pick
  • Spicy Wok-Charred Snow Peas

    Spicy Wok-Charred Snow Peas

    David Tanis

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

    419

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rustic Tomato Toast

    Rustic Tomato Toast

    David Tanis

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

    160

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spanish Asparagus Revuelto

    Spanish Asparagus Revuelto

    David Tanis

    1559 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,559

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Moroccan Baked Fish With Onions

    Moroccan Baked Fish With Onions

    David Tanis

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

    450

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Ragout With Spring Vegetables

    Lamb Ragout With Spring Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    183

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Catalan Fideuà

    Catalan Fideuà

    David Tanis

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

    148

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Allioli

    Allioli

    David Tanis

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

    41

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs

    Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    621

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Frozen Espresso Zabaglione

    Frozen Espresso Zabaglione

    David Tanis

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

    162

    15 minutes, plus several hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Citrus Salad With Prosecco

    Citrus Salad With Prosecco

    David Tanis

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

    357

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Arctic Char with Spinach Butter

    Arctic Char with Spinach Butter

    David Tanis, Darina Allen

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

    268

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kichri With Massour Dal

    Kichri With Massour Dal

    David Tanis

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

    262

    45 minutes, plus 1 hour’s soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chana Dal Sundal

    Chana Dal Sundal

    David Tanis

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

    80

    30 minutes (longer if using whole chickpeas), plus overnight soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    353

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ soaking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas

    David Tanis

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

    443

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Pita Bread

    Homemade Pita Bread

    David Tanis

    4570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    4,570

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    Pork and Shrimp Won Tons

    David Tanis

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

    264

    1 hour, plus at least 30 minutes chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blood Orange Flan

    Blood Orange Flan

    David Tanis

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

    95

    1 1/2 hours, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis's Crispy Fried Shallots

    David Tanis

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

    330

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    Pan-Seared Veal Steaks With Green Peppercorns

    David Tanis

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

    98

    30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    Simple Sea Scallops Persillade

    David Tanis

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

    338

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Vegetable Curry

    Winter Vegetable Curry

    David Tanis

    1143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,143

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Raita

    Apple Raita

    David Tanis

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

    175

    15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Lobster Pasta

    Spicy Lobster Pasta

    David Tanis

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

    557

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lamb Shank Tagine With Dates

    Lamb Shank Tagine With Dates

    David Tanis

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

    716

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Red Onion Soup With Cheese Toasts

    Red Onion Soup With Cheese Toasts

    David Tanis

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

    188

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Blintzes with Wild Mushrooms

    Chicken Blintzes with Wild Mushrooms

    David Tanis

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

    42

    About 2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roast Duck with Orange and Ginger

    Roast Duck with Orange and Ginger

    David Tanis

    1134 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,134

    3 1/2 hours, plus overnight seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mashed Butternut Squash

    Mashed Butternut Squash

    David Tanis

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

    541

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits

    Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits

    David Tanis

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

    331

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Miniature Home-Cured 'Ham'

    Miniature Home-Cured 'Ham'

    David Tanis

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

    104

    5 days’ brining, plus 1 hour for prep and cooking

    or to save this recipe.

  • Home-Cured Pork Tenderloin ‘Ham’

    Home-Cured Pork Tenderloin ‘Ham’

    David Tanis, Taylor Boetticher, Toponia Miller

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

    123

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 5 days’ storing

    or to save this recipe.

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