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Cinco De Mayo–Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

May 5, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Crispy Thai Beef Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

April 28, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Entertaining, Grilling, Main Dishes, Salads Tagged With: asian, Beef, Crispy Thai Beef Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing, fresh, grilling, healthy, salad

Roasted Beet Salad w/Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Whipped Gorgonzola, and Pistachios

April 14, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Easter Indulgence—Gratin Dauphinois

March 31, 2021 by Tonja 2 Comments

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….

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Filed Under: Entertaining, sides Tagged With: cheese, Easter, entertaining, fancy, French, Gratin Dauphinois, gruyere, potato, side dish

Spring Salad—Calabrian Caesar w/ Butter Lettuce and Pretzel Croutons

March 24, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: butter lettuce, Calabrian peppers, Croutons, Pretzel, salad, spicy, Spicy Caesar, Spring Salad

St. Patricks Day—Mini Guinness Beef Pies

March 11, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Lemon Butter Chicken w/ Crispy Sage and Creamy Mushroom Pasta

March 5, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Crispy Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower

February 25, 2021 by Tonja 2 Comments

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…

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Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

February 16, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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,…

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Super Bowl Food—Tonja’s Table Favorite Grilled Wings

January 30, 2021 by Tonja Leave a Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Entertaining, Grilling, Main Dishes, Sandwiches Tagged With: chicken wings, entertaining, football, party food, Super Bowl Food, Wings

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