Does your pantry most resemble a corner market or an empty closet? Find out what type of pantry you keep by taking our quiz.

Everyone's pantry is different, of course; even the term is open to interpretation. We consider any staple to be a pantry ingredient, regardless of where it's stored. The pantry includes not only goods in cans, jars, and tins, and a handful of herbs and seasonings, but also refrigerated ingredients.

Once you take the quiz and see how your staples stack-up, we'll show you what ingredients you need to build a well-stocked pantry. Having a working pantry can spare time and frustration when you're throwing a meal together at the last minute, or searching for ways to perk up a weeknight dinner.