LPQ Quinoa Salad

I have gotten into the (really bad) habit of ordering this (really good) organic quinoa salad from the Le Pain Quotidien restaurant near my office a few times a week. Its fabulous and filling - the perfect lunch. But it also sets me back $13.00 every time. I decided one monday afternoon, after a particularly large (read: expensive) weekend that it was time for me to figure out how to create this Le Pain Quotidien concoction myself.
And I did.
And it was embarrassingly easy and gloriously cheap.
Its best served cold on a bed of greens. Enjoy!

Spring Spinach Salad with Pesto

According to my calendar, Spring has sprung! However, a quick glance outside my window proves otherwise - rainy and cold in the middle of May :( After the winter we've had, you would think we New Yorkers might catch a break - we certainly deserve one (I'm looking at you, Jet Stream) Despite the chilly temps, I decided it was time to bust out the spring-iest recipe I could find. Enter this delicious Spinach salad: Chock full of fresh green veggies and dressed with pesto. It may not feel like Spring outside, but your mouth will most certainly be fooled.