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Holiday Dinner— Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Herb Cream Sauce

December 12, 2020 by Tonja 1 Comment

When I’m creating recipes in the kitchen one of my favorite things to make are sauces.  They can add so much flavor to a dish and elevate everything from weeknight cooking to your holiday dinner.  This Cognac Herb Cream Sauce is deliciously indulgent and makes for a wonderful accompaniment to beef or pork tenderloin. As…

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: beef tenderloin, Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Herb Cream Sauce, Christmas Dinner, Holiday Dinner, holiday entertaining

Holiday Brunch—Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bake

December 4, 2020 by Tonja 5 Comments

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas right around the corner, I always like to have a an easy breakfast bake ready for the season.  I’ve turned one of my favorite egg dishes–Eggs Benedict into a breakfast bake and it’s absolutely delicious! A holiday brunch is a sure-fire way to please all tastebuds and appetites.

Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, christmas, eggs, Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bake, Holiday Brunch

Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 25, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Even though Thanksgiving is feeling so very different this year, I want you to know how incredibly thankful and grateful I am for your kindness, encouragement and support. You’ve helped me turn my dream of sharing my recipes with others into a reality. I’m doing what I love and I’m so thankful. I wish you…

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Thanksgiving Side—Waldorf Brussels Sprout Salad

November 18, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

This light flavorful salad is a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner.  You can make this ahead of time and serve at room temp. If you want to make it even easier, buy pre-shredded Brussels sprouts at Trader Joes or you local grocer.  I will be making this all winter long… Have a safe and blessed…

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Holiday Entertaining—Hot Spinach and Artichoke Bread Bowl

November 6, 2020 by Tonja 2 Comments

Remember years ago when the Hawaiian Bread bowl filled with spinach dip was brought to every party under the sun?  I even remember my Mom making this for holidays and parties when we were young.  So maybe it’s never gone out of fashion? I’ve updated the recipe here with a few additional ingredients and heated…

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: Appetizer, artichoke, Bread bowl, dips, holiday entertaining, Holidays, Hot Spinach and Artichoke Bread Bowl, spinach

Weeknight Dinner—-Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta Sauce

October 27, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

These Greek inspired turkey burgers are loaded with classic Mediterranean flavors of parsley, garlic, red bell pepper and oregano then topped with cucumbers, red onion and a tangy creamy feta sauce. They are light and juicy and make for a deliciously healthy lunch or dinner.

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Roasted Chicken Salad with Butternut Squash, Walnuts and Blue Cheese

October 17, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Roasted butternut squash is a fall favorite.  I prefer roasting to any other method because I love the crispy charred exterior. I used the sheet pan method and roasted bone-in chicken and walnuts on the sheet pan along with the squash.  I then combined the pan-drippings with the dressing and finished the whole thing with…

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Crispy Goat Cheese with Mixed Greens and Candied Pecans

October 5, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

This iconic recipe was made famous by Alice Waters, chef, author, and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in California. It’s been on many menus over the last decade and making it from home was easy yet still had that restaurant quality pizazz. The decadent pan-seared goat cheese is the star of the show and lends…

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Thanks Edina Magazine! Let’s Graze!

October 1, 2020 by Tonja 1 Comment

Edina Magazine BY MADELINE KOPIECKI FROM THE OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE Welcome to Tonja’s Table: Local Food Writer Founds a New Way to Entertain Tonja’s Table is the latest venture of local cookbook author and food blogger Tonja Engen. PHOTO BY: ADRIAN STEIN “My whole philosophy is still bringing people together around the table,” says Tonja Engen,…

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Chicken Roulade with Dijon Cream Sauce

September 22, 2020 by Tonja Leave a Comment

Want to make your chicken fancy?  Try this delicious Chicken Roulade–it’s a French term for meat and seafood rolled and stuffed.  In this case, a chicken breast. I used shallots, Prosciutto, and Gruyere’ cheese but you can add mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes or any of your favorite fillings. It seems harder than it really is…you…

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