When the leaves fall outside and the kitchen feels more homey, simple yet aromatic dishes are just what you need. With a few select gourmet products in your pantry, even Monday evening becomes a little indulgent moment. Completely stress-free, yet full of flavor.
In this article, we'll show you our favorite pantry staples for fall. Products that last a long time but still taste sophisticated. And best of all, they make your everyday cooking uncomplicated, creative, and special – all without using ready-made canned goods.
What you can expect in this article
- The most important things in 30 seconds
- Why a good supply is so valuable
- Healthy AND delicious: The best of both worlds
- Our 5 pantry heroes with recipe ideas
- Delicatessen for every day: combination tips
- Meal prep meets delicatessen: rethinking your pantry
- Silvie's tip: Your delicatessen supplies at home
- Discover the storage box: Enjoyment for every day
- Enjoying stockpiling with a plan
The most important things in 30 seconds
Short on time right now? No problem – here's the essentials at a glance: In this article, you'll find five select pantry items that not only keep well but are also full of flavor and quality. You'll find quick, everyday recipe ideas for pasta, dips, and bowls – ideal for meal prep, relaxed after-work meals, or spontaneous guests. A special treat: Silvie, the kind soul behind Great Taste, has put together a pantry box where everything is perfectly coordinated. This makes good taste a simple habit.
Why a good supply is so valuable
A well-thought-out pantry not only saves time and trips to the supermarket – it also ensures culinary relaxation. Because when you have high-quality ingredients at your fingertips, " What am I cooking today? " quickly becomes " I'm looking forward to it ." And suddenly, a quick pasta meal becomes a little celebration.
Are you wondering which non-perishable foods are really worth stocking up on? Our selection combines long shelf life with genuine gourmet quality – ensuring you don't have to miss out on indulgence even on busy days .
Healthy AND delicious: The best of both worlds
Our featured products aren't just delicious—they also excel in terms of ingredients: high-quality olive oils, traditionally made pasta made from durum wheat semolina, natural spice blends, and additive-free vegetable spreads . This makes your pantry a healthy alternative to canned soup.
Our 5 pantry heroes with recipe ideas
1. Pasta Gentile (Caserecce, Paccheri, Vesuvio)
Why it's so special: Gentile pasta is traditionally made in Gragnano, drawn through bronze molds, and slowly dried. This creates a rough surface that any sauce clings to.
Which pasta goes with which sauce? The rough surface of Gentile pasta is ideal for anything creamy, tomatoey, or aromatic. Caserecce, for example, loves roasted vegetables, Paccheri enjoys soaking up creamy pâtés, and Vesuvio is perfect in a casserole.
This makes everyday life taste better:
- Caserecce with oven-baked vegetables and a dash of lemon olive oil
- Paccheri with creamy pepper pâté and Parmesan
- Oven-baked Vesuvio with mozzarella and arugula
2. Lemon olive oil from A L'Olivier
Why it's so popular: This oil brings sunshine to your plate. The lemon isn't simply "added," but ground with the olives, creating an intense, fresh aroma.
Wondering what to do with lemon olive oil? Just a drizzle is enough to transform simple couscous into a fresh after-work dish—or add the finishing touch to fish dishes.
This makes everyday life taste better:
- As a dressing base with salt & pepper
- Over grilled fennel or couscous
- For refining fish or baked potatoes
3. Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino spice mix
Why it's indispensable: Make Italian-style pasta in 10 minutes. The blend perfectly balances garlic, chili, and spices—no chopping required.
This makes everyday life taste better:
- As a base for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- For marinating shrimp or mushrooms
- In dips or on toasted bread with tomatoes
4. Pâté di olive nere & pepperoni from I Contadini
Why they're special: Handmade in Puglia, using sun-drenched ingredients. These pâtés are intensely flavored and versatile.
This makes everyday life taste better:
- On crostini or as a sandwich base
- For seasoning sauces or bowls
- As a topping on pizza or tarte flambée
👉 To the pâtés from I Contadini
5. Veggie Vegan Herb Salt from Epic Spice
Why it's an insider tip: This natural seasoning salt adds a surprising burst of flavor to even simple dishes like roasted vegetables or pasta. Perfectly blended herbs add depth and umami, using only natural ingredients.
This makes everyday life taste better:
- On oven-baked vegetables or potatoes
- In salads or pasta
- As a table spice for seasoning
Delicatessen for every day: combination tips
When you're short on time but keen on flavor, clever combinations are key. With the right basic ingredients from your pantry, you can create dishes that will delight you (and your guests) in no time.
Paccheri + Pâté di Pepperoni + Aglio-Olio seasoning
Quick, creamy, and savory: This combination is perfect for days when you want something simple yet sophisticated. The pâté adds depth, the spice adds a kick—and the paccheri take it all in.
Caserecce + lemon oil + herb salt
The taste of the South in a bowl: With some oven-baked vegetables and this combination, you get a bowl that is light, fresh, and filling—ideal for your lunch break or a balmy evening.
Vesuvio + black olive pâté + rocket
Warm meets cold, spicy meets fresh. The spiral-shaped pasta is tossed lukewarm with the aromatic pâté, topped with crunchy arugula – and you have a pasta salad that's still delicious the next day.
Meal prep meets delicatessen: rethinking your pantry
The ingredients presented here are not only suitable for spontaneous meals , but also excellent for clever meal prep . With a little planning, you can create meals that are easy to prepare, store, and combine – without sacrificing flavor. Whether it's a pasta salad for the next day, roasted vegetables with a dip, or a quick bowl mix: your deli pantry makes it possible.
Silvie's tip: Your delicatessen supplies at home
Imagine a little corner in your kitchen filled with aromatic oils, special pasta varieties, spicy dips, and spices. Everything within easy reach. Everything ready for spontaneous indulgence – without the stress of shopping . This is how stocking up becomes a home-from-home experience.
And if you're wondering who at Great Taste puts their heart and soul behind the products: Silvie, the kind soul of our team, sometimes even delivers packages herself by bike. Her tip for autumn? A little gourmet corner that will make you smile every day —even when it's gray outside.
Discover the storage box: Enjoyment for every day
Silvie knows what goes together. That's why she's put together a pantry box for you that's not only practical but also perfectly harmonizes in terms of taste . Every ingredient was carefully selected – from her own kitchen and experience.
Whether pasta & pâté, oil & spice – these combinations are perfect for relaxed everyday meals with a special twist . And of course, everything is selected so you can start spontaneously or prepare cleverly.
Fancy enjoying stockpiling with a plan?
Then now's the perfect time to rethink your pantry—with high-quality ingredients that are healthy, long-lasting, and simply delicious. Browse through our selection or start directly with the harmoniously coordinated pantry box .
Whether for dinner after a walk or a quick lunch in your home office – with these products you always have something on hand that makes everyday life special.
Discover your personal pantry heroes for autumn now – and make every day a little more delicious:
