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Roasted Beet Salad w/Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Whipped Gorgonzola, and Pistachios

April 14, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Bright citrus, tangy gorgonzola cheese, earthy beets, and crunchy pistachios make a light yet complex salad that steals the show and complements any main course perfectly. This was one of the most satisfying salads I’ve made in a long time. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: and Pistachios, Blood Orange Vinaigrette, citrus, entertaining, healthy, Roasted Beet Salad, salad, spring, Whipped Gorgonzola

Easter Indulgence—Gratin Dauphinois

March 31, 2021 by Tonja 2 Comments

This is my favorite French potato dish and my go-to for entertaining.  With just 5 ingredients, Gratin Dauphinois transforms into an elegant, rich and creamy dish with nutty Gruyere’ cheese. With many french dishes, it’s all in the technique.  Don’t be deterred if you don’t have a mandoline for slicing, a sharp knife will do!

Filed Under: Entertaining, sides Tagged With: cheese, Easter, entertaining, fancy, French, Gratin Dauphinois, gruyere, potato, side dish

Spring Salad—Calabrian Caesar w/ Butter Lettuce and Pretzel Croutons

March 24, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

I have a new favorite condiment—Calabrian Pepper Paste.  From Calabria Italy, these hot chili peppers, especially when crushed and fermented, create an amazing flavor.  They are traditionally used in pastas and on pizzas. I decided to incorporate them into my new take on a Caesar salad– So delish!  Butter lettuce makes for a stunning presentation,…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: butter lettuce, Calabrian peppers, Croutons, Pretzel, salad, spicy, Spicy Caesar, Spring Salad

St. Patricks Day—Mini Guinness Beef Pies

March 11, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Make these addicting Mini-Guinness Beef Pies for your St. Patty’s Day celebration.  The beef becomes fork-tender after simmering with veggies in a rich broth of beef stock, Guinness, tomato paste, and herbs.  These are wrapped in dough and baked in muffin tins.  I love the mini-size preparation here, but you can always bake this in a…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Entertaining, Main Dishes Tagged With: Beef pies, Guinness, Irish, Mini Guinness Beef Pies, St. Patricks Day

Lemon Butter Chicken w/ Crispy Sage and Creamy Mushroom Pasta

March 5, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

This is easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a gathering with friends.  You could make the whole recipe or just one component.  But together it’s SOOOO good. The lemony white wine sauce and crispy sage marries so well with the woodsy mushrooms in the creamy Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano cheese sauce. …

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian

Crispy Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower

February 25, 2021 by Tonja 2 Comments

I had the most amazing cauliflower appetizer at Coalition in Edina and decided to try and recreate it at home until I go back again.  It’s spicy and tangy and crispy with just the right amount of sweet.  This could become your main dish with a side of rice or simply eaten right out of…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, cauliflower, Crispy Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower, vegetarian

Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

February 16, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

If there was ever a case for casserole it would be during a Polar Vortex.  When it’s so ridiculously cold I just want comfort!  My family isn’t really into casseroles, but this one was a surprising winner for them.  I used MN grown wild rice from my in-laws up North and a beautiful homemade creamy…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chicken, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, comfort food, wild rice, winter

Valentines Dinner—Herb and Butter Basted New York Strip For Two (Video)

February 10, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Here’s a great way to celebrate Valentines Day at home with a restaurant quality meal you can make in just one skillet. This Herb and Butter Basted Steak is just the thing for you and yours.  Moist, juicy, flavorful and guaranteed to make you fall in love all over again (ok, the last part isn’t…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: romantic, steak, Valentines, Valentines Dinner

Super Bowl Food—Tonja’s Table Favorite Grilled Wings

January 30, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

I always look forward to posting Super Bowl recipes because I love snacking and I love football food. We have made plenty of wings at our house over the years.  A simple brine and this amazing homemade rub make these the best grilled wings. I hope you try them. Check out all my Super Bowl party…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Entertaining, Grilling, Main Dishes, Sandwiches Tagged With: chicken wings, entertaining, football, party food, Super Bowl Food, Wings

Raspberry Almond Oat Bars

January 21, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Just a little treat to get you through the last couple weeks of January.  These Raspberry Almond Oat Bars have the perfect amount of tangy, chewy, sweetness. Serve with a hot mug of coffee and enjoy! Tip:  My mother-in-law makes us fresh raspberry jam but you can easily use store-bought.

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: dessert, oats, raspberry, Raspberry Almond Oat Bars

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