Individuals are sharing the homemade dishes they’ve started preparing due to skyrocketing grocery prices – and I’m just here, nodding along and jotting down ideas.

"I'm purchasing 10-pound bags of potatoes and 25-pound bags of rice, which allows me to prepare more stews and soups."

"I've transitioned to using dried beans of various types, preparing a new variety every weekend. I portion them out before freezing, making them ideal for a range of dishes and soups."

3. "I'm not altering my approach at all. Simply focusing on the loss leaders and managing my expenses effectively."

"The products they offer at discounted prices are genuinely great bargains. Often, these items are sold at a loss for the retailer. The purpose is to attract customers into the store, where they are likely to impulsively purchase a variety of high-priced items."

4. "We cultivated tomatoes and preserved them, along with a variety of fruits we purchased in large quantities at a low price. For Christmas, my wife is receiving a pressure canner, which will allow us to can broth and meat, particularly for soups that we can enhance with ramen noodles."

5. "I began preparing hummus at home when the price of those small containers exceeded $5. The compact food processor quickly proved its worth within just a few months."

6. "Homemade salad dressing! I can whip up some flavorful dressing right in my kitchen for a fraction of the price – and it’s so much tastier."

"Here’s a recipe I’m really enjoying right now: 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper (or a tiny pinch), 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1-2 garlic cloves either pressed or minced, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Just mix it all together, and it will keep nicely for a week. You might want to add a bit more olive oil as it tends to thicken over time."

7. "If you're a Costco member, grab a flat of their tomato paste. My partner and I rely on it for our pasta sauces and pizza dough. Just toss in some spices you have on hand, and you're all set!"

8. "I often prepare chicken broth using the carcasses from Costco chickens, can it, and primarily use it for cooking rice."