2 medium Portobello mushrooms, caps only, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium eggplant (about 12 oz), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 -inch dice
2 tbsps olive oil
3 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz Roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled
Salt & freshly ground pepper
2 prepared pie crusts, not in tins (15-oz package)
1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step #1 Place racks in the upper & lower thirds of the oven & preheat to 450°.
Step #2 Line 2 baking sheets with foil wrap.
Step #3 In a large roasting pan, mushrooms, shallots, toss the eggplant, red bell pepper & zucchini with the olive oil & salt & pepper.
Step #4 Roast the vegetables for 12 to 14 mins, stirring once or twice, until softened.
Step #5 Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the Roquefort & cream cheese together until smooth.
Step #6 Add the egg & Parmesan; beat until mixed.
Step #7 Place 1 pie crust on each baking sheet, unfold & pinch together any tears.
Step #8 Divide the cheese mixture between the crusts & spread it out, leaving a 2-inch border of dough.
Step #9 Arrange the roasted vegetables on top.
Step #10 Fold the dough up to partially cover the filling, crimping to seal the edges.
Step #11 Bake for 20 to 25 mins, or until golden, reversing the pans halfway through cooking.
Step #12 Serve the vegetable tarts warm.
Step #13 Wine Recommendation: Match the earthy tastes here with an herbal Australian Cabernet Sauvignon like the 1993 Hardys Coonawarra or the 1992 Chateau Tahbilk.