Cooking with pantry staples is a time-saving strategy and a throwback to wartime frugality. In London, I discovered the brilliance of canned potatoes, which save time and are easy on the wallet.

Canned whole kernel corn is suspended in water ... or you risk making more of a potato soup. The best potato salad recipes to use it in are ones that mash the potatoes, either partly or completely.

Canned and whole corn white ... Some people use Kewpie mayo as the secret ingredient in egg salad for an extra hit of umami, and this can also work for potato salad if you have a taste and ...

These comfort food recipes feature pantry staples like pasta, whole grains, jarred sauces and canned beans and soups for a ...