Wraps and Rolls   

Sushi rolls (photo by Kang Lim)

Quick solutions for meals are always welcome at our house and I enjoy all things Asian inspired (especially when the anniversary of the Fukushima Quake is so near the front of my mind).

Wraps and Rolls find their way into our busy lifestyle on a regular basis and each time they are new and unique depending on what's in the refrigerator. With leftovers, veggies on hand and a sauce or two, dinner is quick and easy. Invite your friends to play with their food and everyone will have fun!

Sometimes I present them as an Asian taco / burrito bar, an invitation to guests and family to make their own dinners using their hands -- an authorized excuse to play with your food! Kids love it . . . and, really, how much more fun can you have? Offer the wildest variety of vegetables depending on what is in season or what you have in the refrigerator.

The best wraps and rolls start out with sprouts, spreads, dips, or sliced avocados as a base, then pile on the vegetables and condiments, topping off with a savory sauce: Delicious, portable meals and snacks. This is a good way to use up leftover pâtés, spreads and dips and any variety of vegetables. Cut, grate, julienne, chop and chiffonade to your heart's desire. The possibilities are endless.