Welcome to Tonja’s Table. I have been inspired by many friends and family to share my recipes and love for cooking.
I will make these again and again–Italian cheeses with fresh basil stuffed in shells and baked in a rich and flavorful sausage ragu. This sauce can be used with any kind of pasta if stuffing shells isn’t your thing. I found it relaxing and therapeutic. You can also stuff the shells and use a store…
This dish has all the components of a beautiful August dinner—in-season Sockeye Salmon roasted to perfection and served with a fresh crop of zucchini, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes. I toasted some pine nuts for good measure and made a flavorful honey mustard sauce to coat the salmon. Its a stunner for any dinner party…
This bruschetta is made with Calabrian chili peppers that originate from the Calabrian region of southern Italy. This region is famous for its spicy and robust cuisine and these peppers ooze with flavor. Although predominantly spicy, there is also salty, smoky and even fruity taste. Adding just a teaspoon to the bruschetta brings out all…
Fresh, delightful, briny clams in a glorious white wine, lemon and parsley sauce topped with homemade garlicky breadcrumbs is one of my favorite summer dinners. Don’t let cooking clams deter you. They are easy to clean and found at most grocery stores. Tip: To clean your clams, soak them for 20 minutes in a bowl…
I love this combo of ingredients and especially love cooking with coconut oil as there are many health benefits. I’ve also included a great article how to determine if your oil is bad or not here. These might be the easiest bars I’ve made to-date and SO tasty. Treat yourself to a batch this week!…
Tonja’s Table is extremely excited to announce we are now offering catering! See below for more information and check out our catering page HERE. Catering by Tonja’s Table Tonja’s Table specializes in catering petite parties, small soirees, and backyard BBQ’s. We create beautiful, handcrafted fare and specialized menus to plan the perfect gathering for up…
Tuscan Brick Chicken is a summer grilling favorite. The Tuscan flavors of rosemary and sage marinated with lemon juice and olive oil make a perfect dinner any night of the week. Using a brick to weigh down the chicken gives it a perfectly crisp skin and even cooking. Plate this with a simple arugula, spinach salad…
I love all the grilling options for a 4th of July barbecue—chicken, ribs, burgers, steaks. But if you’re looking for some fun and fresh side dishes make these roasted veggies with my tangy feta and dill dipping sauce. It will round out your 4th of July feast and bring something fresh and vibrant to the…
My friends at Lowry Hill Meats set me up with these beautiful tomahawk steaks from Blooming Prairie Natural Beef in Blooming Prairie, MN. I highly recommend Lowry Hill Meats. They are simply the best and so accommodating. Everything is high quality and it’s a great way to do something special for your loved ones. I…
One of the reasons I love to cook for others is that I believe in bringing people together with food. At a time like this the simple act of sharing a meal seems like a good idea. This lemony, Mediterranean Orzo Salad can run on repeat all summer. It’s fresh and chock full of all…
