Welcome to Tonja’s Table. I have been inspired by many friends and family to share my recipes and love for cooking.
Tuscan Brick Chicken is a summer grilling favorite. The Tuscan flavors of rosemary and sage marinated with lemon juice and olive oil make a perfect dinner any night of the week. Using a brick to weigh down the chicken gives it a perfectly crisp skin and even cooking. Plate this with a simple arugula, spinach salad…
I love all the grilling options for a 4th of July barbecue—chicken, ribs, burgers, steaks. But if you’re looking for some fun and fresh side dishes make these roasted veggies with my tangy feta and dill dipping sauce. It will round out your 4th of July feast and bring something fresh and vibrant to the…
My friends at Lowry Hill Meats set me up with these beautiful tomahawk steaks from Blooming Prairie Natural Beef in Blooming Prairie, MN. I highly recommend Lowry Hill Meats. They are simply the best and so accommodating. Everything is high quality and it’s a great way to do something special for your loved ones. I…
One of the reasons I love to cook for others is that I believe in bringing people together with food. At a time like this the simple act of sharing a meal seems like a good idea. This lemony, Mediterranean Orzo Salad can run on repeat all summer. It’s fresh and chock full of all…
Memorial Day kicks off summer and while we don’t quite know what summer will look like this year, I know this big steak platter will look beautiful at your cabin or in your backyard. I love big platters of food your can assemble to your liking. It’s one of my favorite ways to share a…
I’m excited to share my new meal offering with you! This is for anyone who is tired of cooking and still wants a home-cooked meal, or anyone who wants to bring dinner to someone in need. I’m making home cooked meals to-go and meal kits you can easily prepare yourself (instructions included). Email tonja.engen@tonjastable.com if…
This food can travel—even if it’s only to your backyard! With warmer weather I’m grateful for the simple pleasure of outdoor dining. Legendary to this day is my grandma’s home grown, fried, baked chicken on the farm. My mom’s stories have always made me want to create a recipe that brings back memories of this…
Binging with Babish is a YouTube cooking channel created by American filmmaker Andrew Rea, alias Oliver Babish, which recreates recipes featured in film, television, and video games. The series first kicked off in 2016 and our son was an early adopter of the show. He turned me on to Binging with Babish soon after and…
If you have a wok now is an ideal time to get it out and use it. A cast iron skillet works great too. This is a perfect meal for mid-week when you want dinner on the table fast. Proteins and vegetables are chopped small so that they cook quickly over high heat, then it…
