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!
Easter Indulgence—Gratin Dauphinois
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!
Spring Salad—Calabrian Caesar w/ Butter Lettuce and Pretzel Croutons
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,…
St. Patricks Day—Mini Guinness Beef Pies
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…
Lemon Butter Chicken w/ Crispy Sage and Creamy Mushroom Pasta
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. …
Crispy Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower
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…
Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
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…
Super Bowl Food—Tonja’s Table Favorite Grilled Wings
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…
Raspberry Almond Oat Bars
Beer Cheese Soup with Crispy Bacon
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…
