What do you always have on hand? Why?
I’d count refrigerated items as pantry staples if they keep for longer than a couple weeks.
One recent addition to my pantry has been dried chillies - great base for red chile sauce for enchiladas. Those plus maseca and some beans (also both staples) and I have a base for amazing enchiladas or tacos or whatever.
Completely agree. I enjoy canned tuna, and canned chicken will work in a pinch if I don’t have chicken tenderloins in my freezer. The husband also keeps spam in the pantry. Not my favorite, but still not horrible either.
Spam is great for many things.