Clutter—or its eradication—is a national obsession. With more stuff than ever and less time to deal with it, we want better ways to organize. Nowhere is this more applicable than in the kitchen, the highest-traffic room in most homes.

In the spirit of clutter control, Cooking Light ran a contest to find readers whose pantries needed an organizational overhaul. From hundreds of entrants, we chose two—Dawn McGreevey of Atlanta and Camille Fargo of Medford, Massachusetts—to receive full pantry makeovers. Cooking Light Projects Editor Mary Simpson Creel headed a team that included professional organizer Jennye McCreary and recipe developer Cynthia DePersio. McCreary supplied the clutter-fighting know-how, while DePersio created dishes to fit the winners’ cooking styles and make the most of pantry items. Read on to find ideas that will help you reclaim your own pantry.