I ALWAYS make sure to have my pantry stocked with items that will help me to be able to bring a delicious meal to the table in no time. I am a big believer that if you keep your pantry stocked with simple ingredients like dried pastas, canned tomatoes, beans and soup stock you can prepare a dinner for 4 to 6 people even if you haven't had the time to stop at the store. I can't tell you the amount of countless times I'm just too darn tired to stop at the market on the way home from work. Having everything I need already in the pantry is a real life saver. You will be surprised with how many dishes you can come up with.