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Key lime pie, spearmint leaves, pistachio ice cream and lime jello. NO!! Veggies. Are you eating more veggies Vinny? Are you juicing again Vinny? Add some salad Vinny. Brussel sprouts are great Vinny.....Slowly, my ears tuned it out. This was how the appointment with my nutritionist went. Is it real hunger? Do you think it is psychological? We can try kabbalistic healing. Drink herbal tea. Try some sour powers. Xylitol is good for you. You will find the right balance. Keep track of what foods satisfy you for a long period of time. My response... NEVER did I feel full after a meal unless I are a LOT of food at one sitting! It will come. You will get there. WHEN?? I'm HUNGRY! What a journey this is going to be............ Let's make a veggie dish. Nobody said it had to be healthy. Everything in moderation.. Thanks to the Neely's for this one!

Neely's Zucchini Gratin

4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

6 zucchini, sliced into half moons 1/4-inch thick

2 plum tomatoes, chopped and seeded

1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup half-and-half

1/4 cup grated sharp white Cheddar

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.

Butter an 8 by 8-inch casserole dish.

In a large heavy bottomed saute pan over medium heat, melt butter.

Saute onion and garlic until translucent.

Add zucchini and tomatoes, cook about 7 minutes

Add thyme, and flour.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add mixture to the buttered casserole dish.

In a medium size bowl, add brown sugar, eggs, and half-and-half.

Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the milk mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle with both of the cheeses.

Bake for 30 minutes.