Five pantry staples I never run out of

A good pantry is the secret to relaxed cooking. These are the five things I restock before anything else: a fruity extra-virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, good salt, a jar of honey, and dried pasta.

None of them are fancy, but each one makes ordinary ingredients taste intentional. Start with olive oil: drizzle it over soup, roast vegetables in it, and finish a pasta with a spoonful.