Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with some Carnitas! The best of the best Mexican food. Carnitas are big on flavor and low on effort. The toppings are endless as are the…
Cinco De Mayo–Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Crispy Thai Beef Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Everything about this salad is magical. From the crispy seared beef–to the crunchy radishes, carrots, and cucumbers. Then texture in wonton strips and peanuts, and drizzle with a splash of…
Roasted Beet Salad w/Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Whipped Gorgonzola, and Pistachios
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
