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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

  • Mushroom Udon Noodle Bowl

    Mushroom Udon Noodle Bowl

    David Tanis

    1329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,329

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Darina Allen's Shepherd's Pie

    Darina Allen's Shepherd's Pie

    David Tanis, Darina Allen

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

    277

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shrimp With Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta

    Shrimp With Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta

    David Tanis

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

    635

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs

    Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Yogurt and Herbs

    David Tanis

    1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,292

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Flaky Chicken Hand Pies

    Flaky Chicken Hand Pies

    David Tanis

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

    445

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two

    Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two

    David Tanis

    1049 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,049

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Wine-Braised Calamari With Vegetables

    Wine-Braised Calamari With Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    105

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Italian Potato-Pasta Soup With Greens

    Italian Potato-Pasta Soup With Greens

    David Tanis

    1160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,160

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Caramelized Endives With Crème Fraîche

    Caramelized Endives With Crème Fraîche

    David Tanis

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

    95

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad

    Winter Citrus and Red Chicories Salad

    David Tanis

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

    205

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio

    Soy-Steamed Fish With Scallions and Pistachio

    David Tanis

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

    524

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Wine-Braised Duck With Lentils and Winter Vegetables

    Wine-Braised Duck With Lentils and Winter Vegetables

    David Tanis

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

    82

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper

    Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper

    David Tanis

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

    384

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach Lasagna With Fennel Sausage

    Spinach Lasagna With Fennel Sausage

    David Tanis

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

    148

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Crushed Potatoes

    Rosemary Rack of Lamb With Crushed Potatoes

    David Tanis

    2130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,130

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sicilian Involtini With Ham and Cheese

    Sicilian Involtini With Ham and Cheese

    David Tanis

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

    95

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butternut Squash Panade

    Butternut Squash Panade

    David Tanis

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

    173

    1 hour 20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo

    Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo

    David Tanis

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

    335

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smashed Carrots With Feta and Mint

    Smashed Carrots With Feta and Mint

    David Tanis

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

    402

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Sour Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

    Sweet-and-Sour Cauliflower With Golden Raisins

    David Tanis

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

    334

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Curry

    Winter Squash and Wild Mushroom Curry

    David Tanis, Madhur Jaffrey

    5459 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    5,459

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate

    Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate

    David Tanis

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

    365

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Halibut With Brown Butter, Lemon and Sage

    Halibut With Brown Butter, Lemon and Sage

    David Tanis

    1861 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,861

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken With Apricots, Lemon and Saffron

    Chicken With Apricots, Lemon and Saffron

    David Tanis

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

    437

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked-Potato-Style Red Beets

    Baked-Potato-Style Red Beets

    David Tanis

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

    80

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yellow Beet Salad With Mustard Seed Dressing

    Yellow Beet Salad With Mustard Seed Dressing

    David Tanis

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

    149

    1 hour 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage With Peppers and Onions

    Sausage With Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

    2473 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,473

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Simple Grilled Sardines

    Simple Grilled Sardines

    David Tanis

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

    124

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions

    Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions

    David Tanis

    1878 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,878

    About 4 hours, plus overnight marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Corn and Clam Chowder With Zucchini and Herbs

    Corn and Clam Chowder With Zucchini and Herbs

    David Tanis

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

    154

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smoky Lobster Salad With Potatoes

    Smoky Lobster Salad With Potatoes

    David Tanis

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

    46

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)

    Provoleta (Grilled Provolone Cheese)

    David Tanis

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

    162

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Thai-Style Spare Ribs

    Thai-Style Spare Ribs

    David Tanis, Andy Ricker

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

    545

    2 hours, plus 2 hours' marinating

    or to save this recipe.

  • Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    Okra Salad With Toasted Cumin

    David Tanis

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

    122

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    Tomatoes With Basil and Anchovies

    David Tanis

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

    159

    20 minutes  

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    Green Beans With Herbs and Olives

    David Tanis

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

    736

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    Lemony Zucchini Slaw

    David Tanis

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

    342

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    Grilled Eggplant, Peppers and Onions

    David Tanis

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

    250

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chilled Watermelon Soup

    Chilled Watermelon Soup

    David Tanis

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

    404

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    Grilled Duck Breast With Miso, Ginger and Orange

    David Tanis

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

    163

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

    David Tanis

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

    257

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    Spicy Grilled Squid and Green Bean Salad

    David Tanis

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

    82

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    Baked Eggplant With Ricotta, Mozzarella and Anchovy

    David Tanis

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

    689

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    Classic Pasta Alla Norma

    David Tanis

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

    817

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggplant Caponata

    Eggplant Caponata

    David Tanis

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

    747

    1 hour, plus 1 hour to mellow

    or to save this recipe.

  • Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    Savory Spiced Carrot Cake

    David Tanis

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

    337

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    Beef Tenderloin Stuffed With Herb Pesto

    David Tanis

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

    247

    1 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes' seasoning

    or to save this recipe.

  • Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    Meringue Mess With Rhubarb and Strawberries

    David Tanis

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

    187

    30 minutes, plus 2 1/2 hours for meringues

    or to save this recipe.

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