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 ..read more

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 Caf ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 made in a few specific regions of Greece? Feta is the oldest known cheese, with the first mention of it as far back in time as Homer’s Odyssey. In one of the oldest fictions in the world, the cyclops Polyphemus is seen with a ..read more

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 before. While we have always done catering and takeout, these new experiences are more user-friendly. Powered by Toast The new online ordering features use Toast to help give you a streamlined ordering ex ..read more

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 out the perfect restaurant. It’s worth waiting for. What makes a particular guacamole so good? Let’s go over what goes into making some of Sorrento Valley’s Best Guacamole. Use Only Fresh Ingredients The best guacamole starts with the freshest ingredients. Avocados ne ..read more

Olives are one of the most important ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. They’re pressed into the olive oil, used as a garnish, and showcased all on their own as well. This mighty ingredient is packed with flavor and nutritional power, but it didn’t get that way all on its own. Here’s how your olive gets to you from grove to plate. The Harvest A quality harvest starts with a quality tree. Olives are grown on olive trees. Olive trees are tropical, and require warm temperatures, dry temperatures, and cool but not cold winters. This means olive trees can’t be grown just anywhere. Turkey, Spain ..read more

The Mediterranean is a diverse region filled with people with a passion for food. Over the course of thousands of years, they have crafted unique and flavorful foods that are both healthy and delicious. There’s more to Mediterranean cuisine than just the food though. Mediterranean cuisine also centers around a series of customs that are associated with their food. It’s not just eating, it’s a way of eating—and studies show the way people in the Mediterranean eat may have an impact on how long they live. In this article we will take a look at three of those additional habits. They Eat Together ..read more