Traditional Middle Eastern Food

Middle Eastern Gourmet Foods

 

A few years ago,  Public Television Station KCET (in Southern California) was airing a documentary on nutrition with a guest speaker, a nutrition doctor, who conducted a study correlating cultural diets with Cardio-Vascular problems, as well as certain occurrences of colon cancer.  The research was focused on dietary habits of people inhabiting the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece and other Middle Eastern countries.  As I remember, this doctor’s findings showed this part of the world has one of the lowest incidents of Cardio-Vascular and colon cancer ailments.  She concluded that this could be explained by the dietary habits of these people.  It was found that they extensively used grains, had a low meat intake, extensive use of Nuts, Dry Fruits, Olives and Olive Oil.

 

Brief Overview Of Middle Eastern Cuisine

Middle Eastern cuisine is a diverse and rich culinary tradition spanning several countries and centuries. It includes the foods of many countries, such as Lebanon, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Israel, to name just a few.

Middle Eastern food draws upon the abundant agricultural resources of the region and has been influenced by various cultural interactions over the centuries, including trade routes, invasions, and migrations. Its influence can be seen in other cuisines, from Europe to South Asia and even the Americas.

At its heart, Middle Eastern cuisine is a celebration of simple, fresh ingredients combined in dishes that prioritize flavor, nutrition, and communal dining. The region’s abundant sunshine and fertile soil produce various fruits, vegetables, and grains that form the base of many meals.

In addition, it’s notable for its love of herbs, spices, and olive oil, all of which feature prominently in its cuisine.

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Traditional Middle Eastern Dishes

Individual or combination of these dishes are for private ordering and catering.  Please see Contact page for pricing and delivery.

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