Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Tian

Upon, seeing this recipe on My Recipes , I asked what is a tian. I have seen the word before and have a vague memory of even making one but what it is, was as vague as the memory. I went to Wise GE EK, a site I love for quick and clear answers and this is what they said. "Well known in some cultures as a prepared dish with layered ingredients, the tian can be thought of as a casserole with a specific arrangement of components. It can be served hot or cold, and may be composed of all sorts of ingredients. A simple vegetable tian allows various types of vegetables to be arranged in layers, with each successive layer complimenting the taste of the previous one. " That is exactly what I did, layer different vegetables and if I did it again, I would add red onion rings to the mix. I would have roasted the vegetables for another 5 minutes. The best part of this recipe which was good in itself is that I had some leftover that did not fit into the pan and put...