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Chef Tony Gemignani (center) is given a kiss by former club President Tim Tomei after Gemignani cooked up a dinner at Fratellanza Club, an Italian social club, in Oakland, Calif., on April 20, 2024.

Italian seasoning: Mix your own with dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Hoagie rolls: Other alternatives include sub or slider rolls, French rolls, ciabatta, or sandwich buns.

If you love traditional Italian-style dishes like lasagna, shrimp scampi, and tiramisu, then these big Italian Christmas dinner ideas are for you.

But Italian grandmothers – or “nonnas” – have been practicing healthy eating habits for much longer. What valuable lessons can we learn from their wisdom? Keep reading to find out.