The Bachelor Alum Catherine Lowe Shares What’s in Her Kitchen - E! Online

2021-12-24 02:18:14 By : Ms. Fang Wang

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We all look forward to gathering with our loved ones during this time of year, but there's a lot of effort that goes into holiday hosting before you sit down to enjoy your meal. As a mother of three, Catherine Lowe knows that all too well. The Bachelor alum told E! News, "I'm super busy with the kids and work but when it hits 5 PM I am so excited to focus on cooking food for my family," which is why she teamed up with Pacific Foods.

Catherine said, "This season is all about family time and comfort food. There is no better way to enjoy some quality family time than over a delicious home-cooked meal. One of my favorite things is to introduce my children to recipes I grew up with and also ones I've grown to love."

She revealed, "Their favorite food is soup and Pacific Foods is known for quality organic soups and broths made with simple, delicious ingredients so a partnership to share my favorite holiday recipe was a no-brainer!" If you're looking for some holiday hosting insights, Catherine shared her go-to soup recipe along with her other kitchen essentials. 

E!: Do you have any advice to make hosting/cooking for the holidays easier?  CL: Hosting for the holidays can feel overwhelming but it really doesn't have to be. My number one tip is always be prepared. When we start to approach the holiday season, I ensure my pantry is stocked with the right essentials, because we've all been there and needed chicken broth or sugar in a pinch. Right now, I'm making sure I have Pacific Foods new Creamy Plant-Based Broths which are great for sipping or adding to a recipe for a flavor boost. 

E!: What's one kitchen essential you should always buy on sale?   CL: Definitely a Vitamix.

"Our Vitamix is used all the time because green smoothies are a favorite and I make A LOT at one time and it does the job," Catherine told E! News.

E!: What's one kitchen gadget under $50 that you think everyone should have? CL: A handheld citrus juicer from Williams-Sonoma.

E!: Is there an inexpensive essential that you keep re-buying for your kitchen?  CL: Small spatulas.

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Catherine explained, "We make a lot of eggs over here (with Gaston for husband!) and a good spatula makes a difference, we use it daily!"

Keep on scrolling to learn about Catherine's other kitchen essentials.

Catherine shared, "I think everyone should have their pantry stocked with assorted broths! They are perfect for any meal– soups, sipping and more. I especially love the Pacific Foods Creamy-Plant Based Broths because of their simple, vegan ingredients and creamy base – and they are packed with 6 grams of protein per serving. This one even has a zesty kick!"

Catherine recommends getting a "pizza stone or a pizza pan that you like," sharing, "we use ours all the time!"

Catherine insists that everyone needs "a good set of cutting boards," revealing, "We registered for my favorite set for our wedding and almost 8 years later we're still devoted to the same one. 

"Organizers for the pantry are because our pantry is always stocked and re-stocked and the kids can tell where to get things and put them back if it's organized," the mother of three shared.

"There is always a candle being burned in our house. The most fragrant is definitely a Bath & Body works one," she remarked.

Catherine adores the Williams Sonoma dish towels, sharing, "They're the most absorbent, stylish towels I've found." They're also available in eight other colors.

Catherine recalled, "I grew up with warm rice that was available 24/7. Can't live without a rice cooker."

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The Bachelor alum said, "I wash my hands the most when I'm at the kitchen sink so I want it to be a good-smelling soap and I like to match it to the season too!

E!: What are your favorite parts of the holidays? CL: During the holidays I always like to make one of my favorite hearty soups and this year I created a fun twist on the recipe with the help of Pacific Foods. So, I'll be in the kitchen making my Zesty Chicken & Rice Soup all season. It's Sean's favorite new thing I make! We spend so much time together but during the holidays, it feels even cozier, especially when it starts to get colder outside, so watching a family-friendly Christmas movie with a warm home-cooked bowl of soup is just the best.  

Catherine Lowe's Zesty Chicken & Rice Soup 

*To make this meal vegetarian, use a can of white beans (drained) instead of chicken and swap out Chicken Broth for Pacific Foods Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth. 

If you're looking for more kitchen essentials recommended by The Bachelor alums, here are JoJo Fletcher's holiday home picks from Amazon.

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