1.   Cooks will appreciate his collection of dishes, and detailed sections on making pantry items such as salsas, hot chile oil and chorizo sausages.

2.   Here are a few of my favorite quick tips for pantry items I prefer to make rather than buy.

3.   I also view a few fresh things, like potatoes and onions, as pantry items.

4.   If you need to stack dishes or store extra pantry items or Christmas decorations, solid cabinet doors are for you.

5.   In one box, I put as many dry pantry items as possible.

6.   The ingredient lists are simple, containing many common pantry items.

7.   This spicy sauce with olives can be made with pantry items, making it perfect for the cook who never has anything fresh in the fridge.