-Canned pumpkin. Don't just make pancakes. Make pumpkin pancakes! Waffles, too.
-Sweetened condensed milk. You can make dulce de leche from it, among other uses.
-Olives in a Jar. Never be without a quick and easy appetizer. Remove olives from their brine, drizzle with olive oil, and microwave for 15 seconds.
-Anchovies. Great to have for pizza or an impromptu Caesar salad.
-Dried whole red peppers. Saute a sprinkling of chopped dried peppers with garlic, chop in a few veggies to wilt, and toss with pasta.