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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

Beer Cheese Soup with Crispy Bacon

January 13, 2021 by Tonja 2 Comments

I made this soup on Twin Cities Live a couple years ago.  It was my first time on the show and I was terrified!  But Elizabeth Ries reaction to my soup was priceless and the whole team at TCL is great. You can also find the recipe in my cookbook Tonja Table: Menus and Recipes…

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Filed Under: Soup Tagged With: bacon, Beer Cheese Soup, soups, superbowl

Sheet Pan Dinner—Rosemary Lemon Chicken with Crispy Potatoes, Asparagus and Feta Sauce

January 5, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Maybe you’re exhausted from all the holiday cooking and the thought of coming up with a weeknight dinner makes you groan.  Enter in Rosemary Lemon Chicken with Crispy Potatoes and Feta sauce. I’m telling you—All sheet pan dinners are not created equal!  This was a BIG winner at our house I hope you love it…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: asparagus, Crispy Potatoes, Feta Sauce, Rosemary Lemon Chicken, Sheet pan dinner

Tonja’s Table Top 10 of 2020

December 31, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Cooking became paramount in 2020 and out of the blue we were tasked with sometimes cooking 3 meals a day for our families and ourselves.  Many of you came out in full force and made the most of home cooking.  Comfort was key with a dose of healthy recipes thrown in between.  And we navigated…

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New Years Appetizer—Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)

December 29, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

These delicate savory cheese puffs always impress. Once you learn to make them you’ll serve them at every opportunity. They are a perfect pairing with Champagne or any sparkling wine and kudos to the French who make everything better with Gruyere cheese. Happy New Year!!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Appetizer, cheese, cheese puffs, entertaining, French, Gougères, new years, New Years Appetizer, wine pairing

Holiday Side–Best Baked Mac-N-Cheese

December 18, 2020 by Tonja 2 Comments

You cannot be unhappy with a huge bowl of creamy comforting homemade Baked Mac-N-Cheese. The dynamic duo of  sharp cheddar and Gruyere’ is a match made in heaven.  Feel free to use any cheese you like but always grate it off the block.  Packaged cheese will not do! Grab a blanket and spoon and dig…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, sides Tagged With: Baked Mac-n-cheese, cheese, entertaining, holiday, kids favorite, mac-n-cheese, Pasta

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