Suddenly supper By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

Transform kitchen staples into culinary masterpieces with only a few market-fresh additions.

Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden.

Meals made from pantry staples can be real time-savers any time of year, and eating from the pantry doesn’t mean just using canned ingredients and dry staples. Come summer, a variety of fridge- and freezer-friendly items can add spark to your stash and serve as the bases for last-minute suppers and carefree, casual entertaining. If you stock up wisely, you may only need to make a quick trip to the grocery store for fresh in-season ingredients to finish these dishes.

Get tips for stocking up your pantry with common kitchen staples.