Healthy Fresh Creatively Prepared Premium Quality Mediterranean Cuisine

03/26

0

The History of Hawawshi

On the streets of Cairo, one of the most popular dishes you can order from a vendor is Hawashi. This minced meat stuffed inside of a pita is deceptively simple, but incredibly delicious. The thin bread of the pita combines with carefully seasoned meat to make a perfect, unique, sandwich. After the food is combined, the food is then baked...

03/07

0

This Protein Packed Super Food is a Star of Mediterranean Cuisine

Eating healthy means eatings lots of fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods. One of the reasons food found in the Mediterranean area is so healthy is that it naturally includes a lot of healthy ingredients in those recipes. When you consume a lot of fruits and vegetables however, there’s less room for meat on your plate. Most of the...

01/10

0

Aladdin Café To Open A New Restaurant!

For years now, Aladdin has been serving delicious and authentic Mediterranean cuisine at their restaurant located on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. Thousands of people have joined them for food and friendship over the years. Aladdin is an important part of San Diego’s community and has made it very popular. Thanks to the popularity of Aladdin Café, the same people who have...

10/10

0

The History of the Tajine

The Tajine is a traditional Mediterranean dish that is popular the world over. It gets its name from the Greek word “têganon” which means “Earthern Dish.” Unsurprisingly, the name stems from the type of dish Tajine is cooked in. It’s always cooked in a clay cooking dish. Although Tajine is called slightly different names depending on which region it comes...

09/24

0

Ingredient Spotlight: Salmon

Mediterranean food is all about the culture and cuisine of the people who live by the Mediterranean sea. Alongside freshly pressed olive oil and whole grains milled into flour, the people of this area also often took their meals from the sea. Although there are many wonderful fish in the ocean, today’s spotlight will feature a delicious fatty fish: the...

08/28

0

What Goes Into A Next Level Hummus

Hummus is a classic Mediterranean dip that has grown into a worldwide sensation. By now, everyone has probably dipped a carrot or piece of bread into a rich, flavorful hummus at some point in their lives. If you’ve tried a lot of different hummus, you probably also know that not all of them are created equal. Nearly everyone who makes...

06/21

0

Study finds Women Live Much Longer on the Mediterranean diet

We’ve talked about how healthy the Mediterranean diet is on our blog before. Study after study has found that Mediterranean food can help with weight loss, improve cardiovascular health, and so much more. Although we know the Mediterranean diet is healthy, it’s sometimes surprising just how many ways it can help. In a large-scale study that took place over 25...

05/30

0

Ingredient Snapshot: Feta Cheese

In previous posts, we looked at two classic ingredients in Mediterranean food: Olives and Olive Oil. Yet Mediterranean food is filled with a bounty of classic, flavorful ingredients. Today, we will look at another important ingredient to Mediterranean cuisine, feta cheese. Feta cheese is an ingredient that has become a global phenomenon, but did you know it was once only...

05/15

0

New Features at Aladdin

Have you ever wanted to order Aladdin’s delicious, authentic Mediterranean food in an easy online format? Aladdin’s is proud to announce new, online features that make ordering your favorite Mediterranean food easier than ever. We have updated our website to include new online ordering and online catering features. These features make ordering your food outside the restaurant easier than ever...

03/26

0

Balancing Flavor and Fitness: Mediterranean Diet Tips

Off Challenge What makes a good guacamole? You know it almost as soon as you see it. It’s fresh, vibrant and green. There’s no hint of stale brownness to it yet. Chunks of fresh avocado are mixed into a creamy base with an unmistakable seasoning that makes it so good. A great guacamole is worth traveling for. It’s worth searching...