Meatless Monday Idea
Looking for easy ooohs and awwws? Whip up this elegant and filling vegetarian treat. Halved in size they make a fabulous "heavy" appetizer. Started out as a puff pastry tart, but the bottom never quite crisped up. If there's one thing I cannot abide, it's a soggy bottom. A minor brainstorm and tada ... savory puff pastry hand pies! Mushroom, Leek, Goat Cheese Savory Hand Pies Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry, thawed 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon EVOO 2 small leeks, white & pale green parts (halved lengthwise then thinly sliced crosswise, rinsed & drained 4 or 5 large chopped white button mushrooms salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup goat cheese 1 tablespoon ground parmesan 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves flour (as needed for rolling) 1 egg white (mixed with 1 teaspoon water as egg wash) Directions: Place oven racks in top and center positions. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter and