I used to fancy myself a chef of sorts. Although I still cannot make a casserole to save my life, I learned to master the art of “mash-up” entrees. These mainly consist of whatever you can find, prepared in some classic method and served in a standard venue. I think everyone has done the noodle “mash-up”: grabbing any noodle ready (Ramen normally) and throwing in veggies you find in the fridge and chicken or tofu. Well, today I decided to rekindle my love for the “mash-up” entree and devised the PDX Roll. Prepared and wrapped similarly to a traditional egg roll, however this roll has some ingredients from all over. It’s basically a giant potatoey, cheesy, green veg lover’s treat. There is no meat so it’s also vegetarian.

Here’s the low down:
• Egg Roll papers (New Seasons fridge section)
• Fresh Broccoli (Uncle what-his-face farmer’s market)
• Dutch Blu Cheese (New Season again)
• Tillamook Sharp Cheddar (Any Market - God bless those crazy effing dairy farmers)
• Brown Potatoes (Diced, frozen or fresh -Any Market)
• Extra Firm Tofu (Anywhere but Texas)
• **Secret Spices** (Sorry kids, find your own spices)

Basically, saute the stuff that needs it, wrap em up in the papers and deep fry away.

Yours should look something like this:

Now you are equipped with my newest culinary creation (yet).
So go ask out the cute girl from Powell’s/Buffalo Exchange/Montage/Backspace, prepare some PDX Rolls, serve up a chilled glass of Riesling….and score like a professional athlete on “performance enhancers”.

Enjoy.