Many of us are reclaiming the lost art of cooking at home. Ronda Carman, a seasoned cook who is on the Salonniere 100 list of Americas best party hosts, demonstrates how a well-stocked pantry allows you to easily create beautifully seasoned dishes.

Join Ronda Carman as she cooks from her pantry and readily available items in the refrigerator. A bountiful cupboard provides everything you need to prepare the batter for coconut pancakes, a bowl of chickpea soup with pesto, or a batch of pignoli cookies. Organized alphabetically, from almonds to zaatar, these ingredients are the foundationfor creating meals that reflect todays palette. Each section covers a single staple that can be used for numerous recipes. From dried fruits and grains for an instant breakfast to beans and pastas for a main course and polenta for a tasty lemon cake, every meal throughout the day is covered. With over 100 easy-to-fo