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March to Your Own BEET with Cold-Pressed Juice – Amazing Pressed Juice Cooking Hacks from Celebrity Chef George Duran
As the weather turns cold, nothing ‘beets’ a nutritious grab-and-go treat to take on your way out the door. To keep mornings simple, the choice can only be Beetology™, perfect to throw in your lunchbox, backpack, or purse, or to drink on the go. Healthful and versatile, these cold-pressed juices are guaranteed to quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth without any added sugar, while giving you the fruit and vegetables your body loves and craves!
“Cold-pressed juices are a great way to get your kids the fruits and veggies they need in a tasty and easy way,” says Laura Morris, Associate Director of Marketing at Beetology. “Kids love the flavors so much, they don’t even notice that they’re fueling their bodies with great nutrients.”
In recent years, people have become increasingly motivated to prioritize their health and wellbeing. With this improved health consciousness, the demand for nutritious, natural beverages free of additives has risen as well, which is where cold-pressed juices come in[1]. Due to the hydraulic press extraction process, cold-pressed juicing utilizes significantly less heat than traditional juicing, resulting in greater retention of the ingredients’ vitamins and nutrients2. Unfortunately, this process can equate to price points that can be inaccessible for some, with cold-pressed juice bar prices sometimes ranging up to $20 a bottle. But at an MSR of just $3.99 per 8.45 oz bottle, Beetology makes nutritious, healthful juices with sustainably sourced ingredients accessible to more people than ever, all year long.
Not only are Beetology juices hydrating and great for your body, but as celebrity chef George Duran of TLC and Food Network proves, they’re versatile as well! Some of George’s favorite food hacks using Beetology are as follows:
- Sweeten your mulled wine with Beetology to add some nutritional benefits.
- Turn any pancake mix into red velvet pancakes by using Beetology in place of other liquids.
- Add a burst of color to your candied yams recipe by cooking the yams in Beetology.
“What I really love about Beetology juices is that they’re as great to drink out of the bottle as they are to use in recipes,” says George Duran. “I drink them while I’m cooking and they help to keep me hydrated and energized.”
Beetology comes in five beet-powered blends, each with its own tasty twist: Beet + Lemon + Ginger, Beet +Veggie, Beet + Berry, Beet + Cherry, and Beet + Tropical Fruit. Meanwhile, Each blend offers a distinctively refreshing flavor so essential, you’ll have to stock up on them all. Beetology juices are vegan, non-GMO, certified fair trade and USDA organic, OU kosher, and free of concentrate, added sugar, artificial ingredients, soy, dairy, and gluten.
All varieties of Beetology are available in low-calorie 8.45 oz. glass bottles. For online ordering, distribution locations, recipe ideas, and more, visit www.beetology.com. Also follow them on Instagram @Beetology.
Known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off, polylingual chef and comedian George Duran has acted as a host and culinary contributor for Good Morning America. He has also guested on Live with Kelly, NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Tamron Hall Show and many others. He is the author of the popular cookbook, Take This Dish and Twist It, which is packed with useful tips, amusing anecdotes, and most importantly: mouthwatering recipes for deliciously unexpected takes on comfort foods and snacks. You can follow George on Instagram and Facebook for fun food photos and culinary inspiration @ChefGeorgeDuran.
Kayco is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of kosher foods. It has expanded Kayco Beyond Division sources and distributes new products to the general market beyond kosher to meet the demands of consumers looking for optional products that are healthful, convenient and/or for restricted diets and lifestyles. These brands include Absolutely! Gluten Free®, Beetology™, Mighty Sesame Co®, Wonder Melon™, Wonder Lemon™, and Dorot Gardens®, among others. They are headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. (www.KAYCO.com)
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‘Fall Four’ the Holidays with These ‘Fab 4’ New, Delicious Recipes from Celebrity Chef George Duran
‘Tis the season for food and family, which is why Celebrity Chef George Duran has teamed up with the popular and innovative brands Mighty Sesame Co.®, Dorot Gardens®, and Absolutely! Gluten Free® to create some incredible dishes for your holiday table. These tasty recipes are simple and full of flavor, using the best better-for-you options you can choose!
First on the menu is a delicious snack to get dinner started on the right foot. Begin with a Roasted Garlic Dip for family and guests to enjoy while the rest of the meal is being prepared.
Dorot Gardens Roasted Garlic Dip
by George DuranIngredients:
- 6 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Parsley
- 2 frozen cubes of Dorot Gardens Basil
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Absolutely! Gluten Free Crackers
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, add frozen garlic cubes and olive oil and heat on medium. Cook and stir until garlic starts to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in frozen parsley and basil.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream with mayonnaise and add in the garlic mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with Absolutely! Gluten Free Crackers or Flatbreads.
Serves 4.
Next is a sweet potato side dish that’s sure to be a hit with everyone, combining sweet and savory flavors for an incredible taste experience. Don’t fill up yet, though, because there are two more recipes to go!
Mighty Sesame Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini
by George DuranIngredients:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cubes of Dorot Gardens Garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Mighty Sesame Tahini, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wash and clean sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork throughout. Roast for 50-60 minutes until soft and tender, flipping halfway through.
- Allow sweet potatoes to cool for 15-20 minutes before peeling and placing in a medium bowl.
- Microwave garlic cubes with olive oil for 1 minute.
- Combine cooked garlic, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and Mighty Sesame Tahini. Mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with more tahini and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
Next, it’s time to whip up an easy yet oh-so-delicious side that will suit any spread this fall and holiday season, beautifully accompanying any ham, turkey, or main dish casserole you may be serving. Using a medley of Dorot Gardens frozen herbs, George Duran’s Dorot Gardens Herbed Roasted Brussels Sprouts are an explosion of fresh flavor and amazing textures. Check out the recipe here so you can try it for yourself!
Last, but most certainly not least, is a healthy and delicious appetizer or entrée. “This is easily one of my favorite fall dishes. The tahini sauce adds richness to the butternut squash with a nutty complexity,” says Chef George Duran. “Mighty Sesame allows me to easily squeeze the tahini directly into the sauce, saving me on time and cleanup!” Check out George’s Roasted Butternut Squash with Honey Tahini Sauce here.
“The fall and holiday season is the best time of year to try new, savory, and delicious recipes to include in your spread,” says Laura Morris, Associate Marketing Director of Kayco Beyond. “We’re delighted that Chef George Duran is a big fan of Dorot Gardens, Mighty Sesame and Absolutely! Gluten Free. For dishes that are not only appealing to the family, but healthy too, these brands make that more possible than ever, allowing you to easily incorporate delicious and nutritious ingredients.”
These recipes by George Duran are delicious, innovative, and easy to make, and these brands make it possible:
- Mighty Sesame Co., the maker of all-natural, squeeze-and-serve tahini: the most versatile new kitchen staple made from whole, sustainably sourced sesame seeds. The popular superfood complements just about everything, from sandwiches, to burgers, to dips, and beyond. Try adding it to your cheese and charcuterie boards or use it the same way you use your favorite hot sauce, ketchup, salad dressing, nut butter, or other spread. All flavors of Mighty Sesame Squeezable Tahini are available for an SRP of $6.99 per 10.9 oz. bottle. Visit mightysesameco.com for nutritional information, recipe ideas, distribution locations, and more. Also follow Mighty Sesame Co. on Instagram (@MightySesameCo) and Facebook (@MightySesame).
- Absolutely! Gluten Free, the top innovator in gluten-free snacks, offering high-quality products with a brand commitment to flavorful, gourmet gluten-free snacks with a modern twist. The delicious line includes an assortment of sweet and savory snacks made with clean and wholesome ingredients that are perfect for any occasion. Add them to your lunch for school or work, serve them for family dinners and celebrations, or make a special, gluten-free appetizer. All Absolutely! Gluten Free products are all-natural, certified gluten-free, and OU certified kosher. To learn more about Absolutely! Gluten Free, visit absolutelygf.com or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (all @AbsolutelyGF).
- Dorot Gardens, creators of innovative flash-frozen packages of fresh, pre-portioned herbs that eliminate the process of peeling, chopping, and measuring. All it takes to season and flavor a dish is a cube of the right spice and a simple pop of the tray, and Dorot Gardens is there to make flavoring quick and easy, so you can focus on enjoying the finished product. The lineup consists of Garlic, Ginger, Basil, Sautéed Onions, Cilantro, Turmeric, Parsley, and Dill, all of which have a two-year shelf life, allowing you to have fresh herbs year-round. Dorot Gardens products can be found in the frozen veggie aisle of grocery stores including Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Albertsons, and Whole Foods. For recipes, nutritional information and more, visit dorotgardens.com or follow Dorot Gardens on Facebook and Instagram (@DorotGardens on both).
About George Duran
Known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off, polylingual chef and comedian George Duran has acted as a host and culinary contributor for Good Morning America. He has also guested on Live with Kelly, NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Wendy Williams Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Tamron Hall Show and many others. He is the author of the popular cookbook, Take This Dish and Twist It, which is packed with useful tips, amusing anecdotes, and most importantly: mouthwatering recipes for deliciously unexpected takes on comfort foods and snacks. You can follow George on Instagram (@ChefGeorgeDuran) and Facebook (@GeorgeDuranEats) and at www.georgeduran.com for fun food photos and culinary inspiration.
About Kayco Beyond
Kayco is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of kosher foods. It has expanded Kayco Beyond Division sources and distributes new products to the general market beyond kosher to meet the demands of consumers looking for optional products that are healthful, convenient and/or for restricted diets and lifestyles. These brands include Absolutely! Gluten Free®, Beetology™, Mighty Sesame Co.®, Wonder Melon™, Wonder Lemon™, and Dorot Gardens®, among others. They are headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. (www.KAYCO.com)
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In Honor of August 3 rd National Watermelon Day, Thirst Quenching And Healthy Wonder Melon Recipe from Celebrity Chef George Duran
Wednesday August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, and here has a drink recipe from celebrity chef George Duran using Wonder Melon organic cold-pressed watermelon juice. Celebrity chef George Duran has crafted a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make drink recipe to keep you cool and hydrated this summer. Impress your guests at party time with a tasty and fun Wonder Melon Sangria.
For a lively and buzzing cocktail with a fruity twist, try George Duran’s delectable watermelon sangria, using Wonder Melon® for delicious flavor and guilt-free nutrition. The all-natural, 100% organic cold-pressed juice makes for a great mixer that almost anyone can enjoy because it is vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, non-GMO verified, certified fair trade, and contains no added sugar, artificial ingredients, or artificial colorings. Fight off those hot summer temperatures and quench your guests’ thirst with some Wonder Melon Sangrias that are easy to make, fun to look at, and even more fun to drink. Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled and chopped
- Granny Smith apple slices cut into shapes
- 1 cup blueberries
- 5 cups Wonder Melon juice
- 1 bottle dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- ½ cup brandy
- ½ cup orange liqueur
- Ice
Directions:
- Put all the ingredients into a large pitcher and gently stir to mix. Add some ice.
- Pour into glasses making sure to get a nice helping of fruit into each one.
- Serve with spoons.
Makes about 10 servings.
“I love using watermelon in my summer drinks because it’s naturally refreshing and has tons of benefits for the body,” George Duran says. “I use Wonder Melon in my recipes because the cold-pressed juice helps to retain those nutritional benefits while offering the full watermelon flavor.”
National Watermelon Day falls on August 3rd, while students are out of school and travel and festival seasons are in full swing. George Duran’s crowd-pleasing drink recipe is perfect for all your summer entertaining. They’re incredibly easy to make, and great for any host to serve up some fun presentation without spending the day in the kitchen. Plus, guests will be happy to know that they can consume the healthy and tasty drinks as much as they like, guilt-free.
Wonder Melon is the not-so-secret ingredient in George’s Wonder Melon Sangria. The watermelon-based bottled drink is a thirst-quencher for folks looking for a clean yet flavorful drink, as it’s made from 100% organic cold-pressed juice with no added sugar, artificial ingredients, or artificial colorings. Wonder Melon is 100% organic, all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, non-GMO verified, and certified fair trade.
Cold-pressed juice, as opposed to other forms of fruit juice, is made with a hydraulic press, allowing for maximum extraction of the fruit or vegetable’s juices and nutrients. With health and wellness becoming increasingly popular, consumers often seek out food and drinks to help boost the immune system. As such, cold-pressed juices have been rising in popularity as a healthy and guilt-free treat.
Watermelons are one of the most popular fruits in America, partly for their delicious taste, and partly for their nutritional advantages. They are made up of 92% water, making them excellent for hydration, plus they’re packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which is beneficial for digestion, heart health and blood pressure.
George Duran is a polylingual chef, comedian and host and culinary contributor for Good Morning America. He is the host of TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off!, and is well-known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street. You can follow him on Instagram and Facebook for fun food photos and inspiration @ChefGeorgeDuran. Also check out his website at www.georgeduran.com.
Wonder Melon is available in low-calorie 8.45 oz. bottles of Watermelon Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Lemon Cayenne. Visit www.wondermelonjuice.com for online ordering, distribution locations, recipe ideas, and more.
About Kayco/Kayco Beyond
Kayco is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of kosher foods. It has expanded Kayco Beyond Division sources and distributes new products to the general market beyond kosher to meet the demands of consumers looking for optional products that are healthful, convenient and/or for restricted diets and lifestyles. These brands include Absolutely! Gluten Free®, Beetology™, Mighty Sesame Co™, Wonder Melon™, Wonder Lemon™, and Dorot Gardens®, among others. They are headquartered in Bayonne, NJ. (www.KAYCO.com).
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