Sometimes when the lights go out and you’re confined to your home in a storm, your pantry becomes a life saver. By adding both basic and non-basic products to your pantry, you can whip up tasty dishes sure to please.

Add bacon pieces to your cold potato soup and you’ll think you’re in a five star restaurant. Make a parfait by layering pudding, fruit and crushed cookies; top with shaved dark chocolate. Add olives and sun-dried tomatoes or dried fruit and nuts to tuna or make a pizza using the flour tortillas, artichokes, parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Your family will ask for the lights to be turned off more often!