Welcome to Tonja’s Table. I have been inspired by many friends and family to share my recipes and love for cooking.
These tacos start with a marinade of tequila, lime juice, and Tagin. Tagin is a seasoning mix of dried chilies and lime made in Mexico and now readily available everywhere because it’s SO good. When I found this I was immediately hooked. I’ve added some heat with the Chipotle Crema, a crunch with the cabbage,…
This easy and tasty “what’s left in my kitchen for dinner tonight?” panini sandwich was WOW. It’s perfect for using leftover chicken and will satisfy all appetites. The secret is mixing all the ingredients together versus layering. Every bite is creamy and crunchy and full of herbs. I used oregano and parsley because that’s what…
Fire up the Grill. Memorial Day Weekend is here and it’s all about grilling. I wanted to deviate from the traditional burgers and brats so I’m sharing with you a favorite grill recipe from my cookbook “Tonja’s Table: Menus and Recipes for Every Occasion.” I seriously LOVE these Tandoori-ish Chicken Kebabs. Yogurt is one the the…
My patio dining got even better this weekend with the addition of the Rose’ Royale. It’s a best-selling cocktail at Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar in Manhattan (and why not bring Manhattan to Minneapolis)? It includes a French grapefruit liqueur–Pamplemousse which is a relatively new spirit and one I couldn’t wait to tell you about. It pairs wonderfully…
Remember—Mom always taught us to share when we were growing up— so why not share this spectacular Strawberry Nutella Brownie Trifle with her on Mothers Day? Show Mom your love with this show-stopping dessert of rich Nutella mousse layered atop moist chocolate chip brownies, a cream cheese whipped cream, and piled high with luscious strawberries. …
Cooking together with your significant other can be intimate, romantic, and fun. Enjoying a glass of wine, your favorite music, wonderful smells wafting from your stovetop, and of course each other allows you to slow things down a bit and relax. My husband and I started cooking together early on in our marriage, when little…
ANNOUNCING: TONJA’S TABLE COOKING CLUBS If you’re looking for something fun, relaxing, and hands-on to do with your friends, look no further! Tonja’s Table is excited to announce COOKING CLUBS with Tonja Engen. With group sizes as large as your kitchen can fit, Tonja will make this an unforgettable personalized experience for you and your guests….
My tastebuds are in a complete state of confusion. I want spring foods like peas, and asparagus, and morels, but the never-ending winter and the snowbanks in my yard are still making me crave warm and comfy foods. I compromised with myself and made this spring pea, and mushroom risotto. You should too. It’s rich…
Surly has done it again. Anyone that pairs pizza and oysters is a friend of mine. And the Executive Chef Ben Peine creates “apizzas” influenced by the New Haven-style approach. What is apizza you ask? It is a distinguishing characteristic of New Haven pies—a Neapolitan-influenced pizza displaying a thin, crisp crust and chewy inside. It’s…
This recipe is from my cookbook Tonja’s Table: Menus and Recipes For Every Occasion. I haven’t made these in awhile and was craving something flavorful and easy for dinner. I love sharing plates and they appear often at our table. These mussels are French fast food at its best. If you’ve never made mussels at…
