Three Easy Comfort Meals for Staying Cozy in Winter | Pantry Challenge Week 3

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[@KarenShady-l4b]

Carter, I’m honestly not exaggerating when I say your low-carb pantry meal ideas have changed my life !!!!! I have so many jars of canned food on my shelf, that I haven’t touched since starting my keto journey, simply because I just didn’t know how to make them low-carb. I can’t thank you enough. Please, please please continue showing how you create your low-carb meals using your pantry foods, after the pantry challenge has finished ?????? Also I thought I’d share our weather here in Australia.. we have a beautiful cool day today, but last week was up around 38°, then the temperature starts to rise to around 38° again all weekend…. (Around 100 Fahrenheit). I’m looking forward to Autumn..

[@vickiwestlund7777]

Agreed 100%!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you so much, Karen! I will definitely keep showing how I make and use home canned food in low carb ways. I have a few ideas coming throughout the year...stay tuned! It is so hot there! Yikes. That same thing will be happening here in July, and I'll be wishing for cooler temps. Hang on...they're coming eventually!

[@catherineparr5489]

Dear Carter, regardless of whether you follow palio or keto or any diet , your ideas prove that any of these can be adapted to your circumstances or pantry . Keep up the great work in 2025 , I'm sure David knows what a lucky nan he is 😊 .

[@growandpreserve]

Thank you, Catherine!

[@annebrasher302]

You can use grated uncooked sweet potatoes in place of bread and milk

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds delish!

[@pattidriscoll9407]

I'm convinced those are magic bowls. Everything you put in them looks beautiful!

[@growandpreserve]

I think the bowls are a little bit magic too!

[@Lalec122]

Another winner 💜 your ideas

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Annie!

[@reneecrockett1398]

Thanks for sharing your keto recipe ideas, my new son in law is keto and I never know what to fix him and I want him to feel loved and thought of too when he comes my way.

[@growandpreserve]

You are so welcome, Renee! You're a good mother-in-law!

[@jasminenash9142]

I don’t know how you can pick a favorite either! All of those dishes look fantastic! I agree with your comments on keto meatloaf, it’s really hard to get the texture to the same consistency as traditional meatloaf. Thank you for sharing your meal inspiration!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Jasmine! So good to have you here.

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

So nice to see you Carter. I love meatloaf, to mine I add red and yellow peppers gives it a sweetness. I also form it into the loaf pan but invert onto a parchment paper lined sheet. This way the fat drains away from the loaf. Tonight I am making butternut squash marscapone ravioli with browned butter and sage/pint nuts (they are a treat tonight as I paid 8.00 for a cup!!) It is chilly here in Vancouver but the sun is shining. Just love it. Cheers

[@growandpreserve]

It all sounds delicious, Sheila!

[@tmd7859]

Yay! You used your pretty bowls! I got a set of those and plates because of you. Thanks for the inspiration as always!

[@growandpreserve]

Yes! I do love the colorful bowls. They make even the most monochromatic meal look great!

[@donnamullins2089]

Pulled pork with mac and cheese plate looked delicious. Yum Butter Pecan anything is fine by me. Love a good meatloaf and salmon patties. Micro greens amazing. Store bought tomatoes not good. I sliced, seasoned and broiled until hot and bubbly. Better. Have a great week. It has been in the low 20's at night high 45 today. Still Burrrrr to me. Stay warm and have a great week.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm glad you're surviving the wintry chill, Donna! I did the exact same thing with the tomatoes night before last. They were so much better. I have 3 left...they'll be going under the broiler today. Have a great week, Donna!

[@charlenejutras1595]

You are so creative! I love your videos.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Charlene!

[@debbiemarks6086]

You are a great cook. your hubby is a very lucky

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@SandraMalone-pq4mn]

Great looking meals! Great inspiration! Thank you Carter!! We are cold up here in Maine. -17 degrees this morning. Finally found, and had delivered today a copy of "The Hands on Home" book you mentioned in an earlier video. Cannot wait to curl up by the fire with it once I get my evening chores accomplished.

[@growandpreserve]

-17, Sandra! Yikes. We got to 2 here overnight. That's low enough for me! You are going to have so much fun curling up with book tonight. Enjoy!

[@CDJMiniRanch]

Everything looks delicious!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, CDJ!

[@lisapop5219]

Cold is an understatement!

[@growandpreserve]

Right?!?

[@growandpreserve]

Didn't you win something over the last couple of days? I can't remember which channel, but I was cheering for you!

[@lisapop5219]

@growandpreserve I did! Lol I literally squeed like a pre teen. It was on hometown homestead. It was a big surprise.

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@@lisapop5219 Congrats!

[@karikelly2797]

I’m going to find that low carb pasta because the Mac and cheese looked amazing. Thanks for the inspiration as always, Carter.

[@growandpreserve]

Kari! I'm so glad to see you. Is your home safe?

[@pamfontenot6328]

Great looking recipes!!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Pam!

[@debbiemarks6086]

Oh my, so so delicious 😋

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Debbie!

[@melaniek9845]

Hey Carter, I wanted to tell you I made your texas chilli recipe and my family loved it. Thank you. Oh, I also made your corned beef, another winner!

[@growandpreserve]

Outstanding, Melanie!

[@deltorres2100]

Cookies looking good . I made pumpkin.muffins .. that have golden raisins, pecans, and carrot ..so good 2 left for morning coffee

[@growandpreserve]

Oooh! Your pumpkin muffins sound fantastic!

[@melodiewager7909]

Carter, another great video. I sooo appreciate you doing the “what do I fix for dinner” thinking for me! It all looked amazing and I’m sure each bite was yummy. Have a great week. ❤️

[@growandpreserve]

You are so welcome! Good to see you, Melodie!

[@lorisiverson7598]

I freeze dried my homemade french onion soup crunch it up in meatloaf meatball an Salisbury steak

[@growandpreserve]

That sounds amazing, Lori! I'll definitely be freeze drying some french onion soup!

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Everything looked so good! I haven't made salmon patties in a long time! I need to! But, I only have canned from the store, which will do the trick. That mac and cheese looked wonderful and apparently the "cheese nibbler" thought so, too! I've made some soup and red beans and rice this week during this cold, snowy Mississippi weather (we don't get to say thst very often!). Thanks for sharing!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Dannie! How crazy was this weather?!?

[@danniemcdonald7675]

@growandpreserve I sure hope Mother Nature sobers up and goes home! 🤣

[@LisaPTX]

Looks amazing. Can you share more about those low carb noodles? A purchase link would be awesome if available. I would love to make that mac and cheese! Thanks for all you teach us.

[@growandpreserve]

Absolutely. I am so excited about these noodles. They're not cheap, but they are such a welcome addition! amzn.to/4gbRRTk I have now tried the elbows, the penne and the spaghetti. The elbows and penne are just like regular noodles. The spaghetti noodles tend to stay more al dente than regular noodles, but that still works for me. Hope you love them!

[@LisaPTX]

@@growandpreserve Thank you. I will have to check them out and try some. :) You have taught me so much on this channel. Thank you!!! I am becoming "unafraid" of growing and preserving thanks to you. I appreciate all of your efforts.

[@constancebeck2992]

Hi Carter! I'm going to have to make some of your tomato jam and that maple onion. Yummm everything looks great! Be home tomorrow night yay!! We made a new recipe! Smoked some mozzarella cheese and added that to cooked ital sausage. Made 420 raviolis for the freezer. Also my son wanted enchiladas, so we cooked some thighs in the instant pot with taco sauce! He made a delicious homemade sauce as well as smoked a block of cheddar cheese. So I filled the dipped corn tortillas with the chicken and the cheese, rolled them up and topped them with his sauce, very delicious! We ate 6 of them for dinner and froze two more trays of 6 ea. he will Have plenty of food to eat while I'm gone

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome home to frigid Tennessee! I know you'll be so glad to spend some time at home. As wonderful as it is to be off with family, there's something about home! And you have such a long to-do list waiting for you!

[@constancebeck2992]

@ it's cold here too 8 this morning!

[@wheaties1435]

Marinate raw veggies including those tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, quartered onions, GRILL it as a side. I use olive oil and balsamic vinegar as a marinade. Good use and added flavor to the veggies.

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds delish! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@buckleymanor4658]

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[@lisageeck]

I use the Bettergood Keto bread (from Walmart) and dehydrate the loaf in my dehydrater. I make italian breadcrumbs out of the loaf and have it for breaded venison or meatloafs. It's, actually, one of the better tasting breads I've found and the sliced are the same size as regular bread.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the info, Lisa! I haven't heard of this one, but I will definitely put it on my list for my next Walmart trip.

[@deltorres2100]

I made a meat loaf last night ..it really is filling 🥘 I have enough for meatloaf sandwiches 🥪

[@growandpreserve]

I love meatloaf sandwiches! We finished off the rest of this meatloaf in sandwiches for breakfast. Yum!

[@loricook7670]

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[@vickiwestlund7777]

Carter! These dinners are now on my “to make” list! But also tomato jam - I’m not a fan of ketchup either-and maple onion jam! Allergies to gluten will keep my meatloaf a tad higher carb (using GF bread crumbs).. cauliflower mash is a fantastic substitute for potatoes.. I add bacon bits to mine as well.. that’s how I convince hubby to eat it ! Where did you find that cutting board? thanks again! Beautiful! Stay warm!

[@growandpreserve]

So good to see you, Vicki! You definitely need to make the tomato and maple onion jams. So good! I bet David would like bacon bits in his cauliflower mash too. Great idea! This is my cutting board: amzn.to/3PJBR02 I love it!

[@MaryWethington]

Do you have recipes for the mac and cheese recipe as well as the butter pecan cookies for made?

[@mrskimmieg]

Do you have a link for the bowls you used for serving your meals? They’re just what I’ve been searching for.

[@growandpreserve]

Yes! I love these bowls. I use them everyday. No scratches. No chips. This is the plain white version: amzn.to/3E4m60W I also have the colorful bowls by the same company. I use these when my food is a bit too monochromatic for my liking! amzn.to/42lO1Uk

[@mrskimmieg]

@@growandpreserve Thank you, Carter! I appreciate your help.

[@SBJHICKEY-sc1yu]

Great video What was the name of the noodles you used in the Mac n cheese? 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Pete's Pasta!

[@neppieb]

Hi Carter, did you say what kind of pasta you used in your mac & cheese? I missed it and would appreciate the name of it. Thanks.

[@growandpreserve]

Here you go, Neppie! they are not cheap, but they taste just like regular pasta to me. amzn.to/40ySLTZ

[@kajolaggarwal4]

How about making indian cottage cheese called paneer at home and add it to the homemade tikka massla gravy

[@growandpreserve]

I might have to learn how to make paneer.

[@kajolaggarwal4]

@growandpreserve you should it's simple Boil milk as it starts to boil turn of the stove and let it cool for 5 to 10 mins and then add lemon juice or vinegar mix and let it set for 5 mins after it curdles strain in cheese cloth and squeeze some liquid from it then wrapit tightly in the cheese cloth put something heavy on it so the the remaining liquid can drain for 30 to 45 mins then you can open it and it's ready if you are not going to use then it's best to refrigerate it remember to keep it submerged in water

[@heatherkennedy9973]

carter can i invite myself to dinner that mac & chesse looked divine :-) ; - )

[@growandpreserve]

Anytime, Heather!

[@VickiMcCauley-s3q]

Can you share the name of the elbow macaroni noodles?

[@growandpreserve]

Here they are, Vicki. amzn.to/3PQIn53 I hate that they are so expensive, but I'm hoping they'll have competition soon.

[@retiredtchr9966]

I canned potato wedges and chunck and they turned brown...what did I do wrong? I didn't have citric acid, so I used lemon juice. could that have been the reason?

[@growandpreserve]

I would guess it may have been the age of the potatoes. The older they are (since they were harvested), the more likely they are to turn brown or gray.

[@kajolaggarwal4]

Why don't you make macaroons since you have almond flour

[@growandpreserve]

That sounds good!