To be clear, rising grocery costs arenotOK.

“But until we see that much-needed progress, it can never hurt to sharpen our own shopping skills.

He’s even created one-off videos highlighting hisfavorite go-to ingredientsacross each category.

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Good news: There’s a much better way to shop for groceries…

(Sorry, Homer.)

For cheaper groceries, we’re left with online shopping or a 30-minute subway journey to Trader Joe’s.

First, my six veggies.

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you might pretty much pasta-ify, rice bowl-ify, or taco-ify any ingredient in a pinch.

And that’s me speaking from experience, of course.

for a whopping 28 total servings of food.

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Here’s what I was able to create.

This isn’t cheating, I swear!

Actually,Will told BuzzFeed that a well-stocked pantry of essentials complements the 6-to-1 method.

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Coconut Curry Potsticker Soup with Cabbage

2.

Any-Ingredient Egg Tacos

3.

Spicy Calabrian Chile & Chicken One-Pot Pasta

4.

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Roasted Soy Tofu & Veggie Rice Bowls

5.

Crispy Leftover Fried Rice

6.

Chicken Burrito Bowls with Citrusy Slaw

7.

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Soy-Seared Tofu with Air-Fried Green Beans & Tomatoes

8.

It’s a fun way to learn and implement what’s in season, too.

Still, I’d minimize your expectations for turning around consistent A+ meals using this method.

Fresh vegetables on display with text "My 6-to-1 Ingredients."

I LIKED: How produce-heavy my meals were compared to the dishes I normally opt for.

KEEP IN MIND: It’s not all or nothing.

For more recipe inspiration and grocery shopping tips, you could follow Chef Will Coleman onTikTokandInstagram.

Assorted fresh vegetables including arugula, broccoli, an onion, garlic, cabbage, and green beans on a kitchen counter

Groceries on counter: Three Pepper Blend bag, small tomato pack, coconut milk can, butternut squash, two lemons

Various grocery items including organic chicken, pasture-raised eggs, extra firm tofu, and red lentils

Packages of flour tortillas, Rummo pasta, and Indian Basmati rice on a countertop

Two jars of chili sauce on a wooden surface, one upright and one upside down

Package of 365 Whole Foods Market Vegetable Pot Stickers on a wooden surface

Screenshot of a mobile shopping app highlighting the $79 total with an arrow

Assorted fresh vegetables on display with the text "The Meals" overlaying the image

A bowl of chicken noodle soup with lime garnishes on a wooden board next to a blue bowl

A person holding a plate with two stuffed tortillas, possibly tacos, filled with a mix of vegetables and protein

A hand holds a bowl of rice with roasted broccoli, carrots, and tofu cubes, garnished with seeds and lime wedge

Person holding a bowl of fried rice with assorted vegetables

A plate of food with rice, grilled chicken, sautéed vegetables, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes next to a container of salsa

A meal in a clear container with grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and two slices of tofu

Bowl of rice with lentil curry and a side of naan bread

Various fresh vegetables on display with a large label "The Results:" across the front

Hand holding a Trader Joe's receipt listing various grocery items and their prices, with a total of $117.43 at the bottom

Variety of fresh vegetables on display with a "Takeaways" sign at the bottom