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Tetra Pak sent me a starter kit from Pacific Foods of some favorite pantry staples in cartons. Pacific Foods is a brand committed to doing the right thing for us, and I already use products from Pacific Foods all the time, because they are organic and healthy for my family. If you open up my pantry one of the first things you see is at least ten cartons of Pacific Foods organic free range chicken broth (I use it in all my slow cooker chicken dinners). I had no idea they also made products such as:
• Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree
• Pacific Foods Organic Jellied Cranberry Sauce
• Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Simply Stock
I am thrilled to know I can now stock my pantry with more organic products from a brand I love, responsibly packaged in a way that makes it easy to store and efficient to use. Our Thanksgiving will be healthier and tastier, and I will of course be replacing my canned organic pumpkin puree with Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree in a carton.
I really never liked having anything canned in the house and am really happy that in the last year I was able to replace almost all the cans in my pantry with cartons- it just seems healthier, and really, who wants food with an aluminum taste?? I haven’t used a can opener in who knows how long. I always bought Pacific Foods products because they are healthy and I loved the convenient packaging. I am happy to know that they are also committed to doing the right thing for the environment and their employees too, especially as I cook a dinner for my family that represents thankfulness.
Why it’s smart to have Tetra Pak cartons in your pantry
• Tetra Pak® cartons are made of 70% paper, from re-grown trees
• Cartons use 1/3 of the packaging compared to cans
• Cartons are space saving, easy to store and open. They keep your pantry neat and are stackable
• The unique packaging process preserves the flavor and nutrients of food without the use of preservatives.
• Recycleable and in fact result in 60% less landfill waste than cans
• Cartons are re-closable so you can use what you need and save the rest for later.
One of my favorite recipes is my pumpkin pie! It’s easy to make and will be made with Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree.
Penelope’s Easy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1 carton Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree
1 sweet dough crust
2 eggs
2 eggs yolks
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinammon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1 1/4 cup milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Put all of pumpkin in a bowl and whisk in eggs and egg yolk.
3. Whisk in remaining ingredients in order listed, and pour the entire filling into the pie crust.
4. Fold in the edge of the crust and flute with a fork or your fingers.
5. Bake for one hour on the lower rack (until filling is set). Cool pie on rack, then put in refrigerator overnight.
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I love Pacific chicken broth, and I use it in my crock pot chili verde. Cut a pork tri tip or a pork shoulder into chunks, flour and brown in a little oil. Put in a crock pot, add 1 can large can green sauce, 1/2 carton Pacific chicken broth, 1 onion cut up. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Put on top of rice or inside tortillas!
Just yesterday, I used chicken broth from a carton to make my Potato Leek Soup!
pumpkin puree from a carton, is great to use to make a delicious pumpkin spice smoothie.
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I’m with you – given a choice, I prefer the Tetra Pak to a can. One staple we always keep in our pantry is Whole Foods 365 organic vegetable broth (boxed not canned). We use it as a soup base, to cook quinoa (for extra flavor), as liquid in the slow cooker to cook chicken or beef. It is fabulous.
My quick time-saving and water-saving tip for entertaining is to use slow cookers. We have two (and can borrow more). We make one-pot slow cooker dishes like chili, Italian beef, mac and cheese. You only use one pot, so clean up is a breeze, and the food stays hot throughout the party.
We have company all the time, and I plan meals around produce, versus around meats and we always have tons of healthy options! Also, when baking, I use apple sauce instead of oils in cakes!
I use carton chicken broth instead of canned for my yellow split pea soup. I think it just tastes better and of cours, it’s easier to open and store if there’s any leftover.
Create a meal plan. You’ll only buy what you need instead of haphazardly throwing food into the cart with no real plan
We are buying more organic, but probably only about 25% of our food. I’m not sure if I’ve noticed this particular brand at our local grocery store, but I will be on the lookout for it. I like that even the cartons are environmentally friendly.
Honestly I have only used Chicken Broth from a box like this, but you have opened my eyes!!
trisha
Chicken broth from a carton for homemade egg noodles. So good!
I have never heard of this brand but will check them out. I love the tetra pack boxes. I use cartons like this all the time for shelf stable milk, broth, soups , juice, coconut water and more:) Your pie sounds delish!
I buy large cartons for more than one recipe. If you plan you can make two or more recipes using one carton of broth, pasta etc.
We have been Pacific soup addicts for a few years now. Their Tomato and Butternut Squash are two of our favorites, and I love that they’re organic!
My family makes a cranberry-orange relish that uses everything except the orange pits and adds only sugar. Smallest amount of waste possible, in my book!
I can make a “carton” spaghetti sauce! I can use Dei Fratelli Truly Finely Chopped Tomatoes that come in a carton. Then add some herbs that I dried from my garden, and some ground beef that we purchase from a friend’s local farm. And if I’m really feeling my inner martha stewart, I’ll make my own pasta from just a little flour, water, and salt!
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Looks like they have you all set for Thanksgiving!
We always make turkey sandwiches with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey, so nothing is wasted.
I’m thinking I almost always buy my soup broth in a carton because it’s a bigger container.
I’m thinking healthier eating these days and that includes cartons instead of cans which can have trace elements of harmful chemicals.
I always use the Pacific chicken broth to make my matzo ball soup.
I like to make bread bowls and add soup! No waste! 🙂
I use chicken broth in carton for my mash potaotes and stuffing recipe.
i use the cartons of chicken broth when i make homemade chicken soup from the n=bones left over from our rotissere chicken dinner
I use cartons of chicken broth in my stuff for my turkey
We like using carton miso broth to make quick noodle tofu soup.
I make a crockpot roast that uses broth from a carton and I actually used this brand last time. Very good!
I take red potatoes and chop in to large pieces and line bottom of large crockpot with those then I added baby carrots. After that, I add fresh garlic cloves to taste, a few bay leaves, all spice (a few hole ones), one large onion chopped into large chunks and then a small carton of beef broth or stock. One top of that, I add one large roast and top that with ground pepper. I cook 8-10 hours on low. Very good!
I use beef broth in a carton to make roast beef.
I make Turkey Tortilla Soup like this:
3 cans of Rotel, 2 cans Mexicorn, 2 can black beans drained, 1/2 pkg taco seasoning, 2 cups leftover shredded turkey & a carton of chicken broth
This uses cartons AND leftover holiday turkey to save waste!
I love to make crockpot chicken and dumpling soup with carton chicken stock, and we eat on it for days with no waste.
I’d make my favorite breakfast recipe using Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin Chocolate Chips pancakes:
2 cups baking mix,2 large eggs,1-1/4 cups milk,1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.
Whisk all the ingredients together and cook until the pancakes are golden brown
Easy and delicious!
I make a curried chicken squash soup with the Pacific butternut squash product. YUM!
I make chicken stew with boxed broth, organic boneless chicken thighs, onions, carrots. It is delicious and healthy
I hollow out wheat bread loaf and put spinach dip in it. You can use the extra bread in stuffing
I just made a pumpkin bread with pumpkin puree in a Tetra Pak carton…first time ever! Turned out great…and I love that I didn’t have to use a can opener.
I love this recipe – looks good. I like to use washable entertaining bowls/dinnerware to reduce waste as well as cloth napkins. I also make muffins with leftover ingredients from my cookie and bread making. thanks for the chance to win.
I make finger foods for larger parties. Finger foods are a fantastic waste buster for larger parties (no store bought party trays here)
I use this for my Yellow Split Pea Soup. 😀
The Pumpkin pie sounds great!
I make my aunts homemade chicken noodle soup using a farm fresh chicken, veggies like carrots and peas from the garden, and stock from a carton. No matter what I do, it is always good. But she still makes it better! Probably because she makes her own stock! Thanks for the chance! The gift card would come in handy in lots of ways. As for a charity donation, I can think of several that could really use it! Happy holidays to you and yours!
I love to use carton broth in my soups when cooking!
I keep on hand several of my Wildtree Spices that make quick dips. It’s all natural and helps when I am entertaining. Takes very little time to make and leaves me with more time to visit rather then making foods.
Use left over turkey for sandwiches! I also buy cartons of chicken stocks for soup.
I use carton chicken broth (1 carton) for my chicken and rice recipe! I do the rice (according to the directions on the back), cook the chicken (2 boneless skinless breasts) in the broth for 20 mins. Save a little bit of the broth and pour it in with the rice. Shred the chicken, add it to the rice. Then add diced jalapenos. It is awesome!
Thanks for the giveaway-
I use Pacific Simply Stock Chicken in my soup recipe in the crock pot. I use two cartons of the stock, 3 cans cream of chicken soup, half a jar of Franks Red Hot, two tbsp of sour cream, shredded cheese and serve with cilantro on top! Its awesome! Especially if you like spicy!!
I use carton chicken stock when I make Southern style homemade chicken and biscuits.
Whenever we cook a Turkey in my home whether it be for Thanksgiving or another holiday or just to make since we like it a lot, almost nothing goes to waste. The leftovers are used to make yummy sandwiches for the next few days and the bones/carcass is used to make a delicious broth/soup.
My smart entertaining tips:
* When having a party serve finger foods
* Forget about disposable plates, cups, utensils
* Use your party food leftovers as part of your everyday menus
My recipe is chicken noodle soup with pepperoni and I use cartons of chicken stock.
I use chicken broth in a container for my mom’s stuffing recipe.
Use cartons of chicken soup when making this recipe:
Chicken Soup
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 package frozen mixed vegetables
2 cooked chicken breasts
2 cups cream of chicken soup
Bring broth and onion to a boil.Add the vegetables and cook for 6 minutes.Stir in chicken and soup and heat through
My favorite recipe to use the Cartons for is my Porkchops and Gravy in the crock pot.
I use the Pacific Natural Foods Organic Cream Of Mushroom Condensed Soup (12 oz).
2 12 oz Pacific Organic Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup Cartons
4-6 pork chops, boneless (depending on how many people you are serving)
1/2 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup of milk
1. Cook the porkchops fully, browning them in skillet.
2. Place the cooked pork chops on the bottom of the crock pot.
3. Turn to crock pot on high heat.
4. Add in Cream of Mushroom soup cartons, dijon mustard, milk and lipton onion soup mix.
5. Stir mixture.
6. Cook for 4 hours, then serve with mashed potatoes or any other side dish you would like.
I never have liked pork chops, however these are AMAZING! They are not tough, they fall apart, and I would recommend this!! It is SO good!
Thank you for the giveaway!!
We use carton chicken stock for everything from soup to mashed potatoes