10 Condiments You Should Stock in Your Pantry

To give most dishes — including stews, sauces, and marinades — depth and acidic quality, you need a good wine. Avoid opening an entire bottle by keeping less expensive mini bottles on hand. Mirin, white wines, and red wines are absolute essentials to keep in your house. Also, if you open a full bottle of wine and don't finish it, you can create wine ice cubes in your freezer for future cooking.

Try: Sutter Home Cabernet Sauvignon ($6)