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When Nick Palmieri’s grandparents came to the United States from Italy, they brought with them the tradition of mouth-watering Italian cuisine and big family dinners. Palmieri households were known for hot bubbling plates of eggplant parmesan and homemade cheese ravioli. Neighbors ran errands for Nick’s family and mowed their lawn, hoping for invitations to dinner when lasagna and fried calamari were on the menu. Garlic bread dripped with olive oil and butter. Desserts of cream-filled cannolis and other Italian pastries topped off the rich and delicious meals.
So when Nick Palmieri had a heart attack at age 47, the family had a problem. The doctors told Nick he had to lose weight, exercise more, and change his diet—less fat, fewer calories, lower salt content, they said. How would the family continue their lively dinners without the traditional fare?
When Nick came home from the hospital, his family presented him with a welcome home dinner. But unlike earlier dinners, this was a heart-healthy, low-fat meal. Minestrone soup started off the feast. Tender roast chicken and pasta primavera with fresh garden vegetables made their debuts at the Palmieri table. A colorful platter of crisp steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, peppers, and mushrooms occupied the center of the table, pretty as a basket of flowers. Fresh fruit and Italian ices made a light and refreshing dessert.
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