I prepare Chinese meals for dinner on most days. I always make everything from scratch, that's what I grew up with. Chinese cooking involves a lot of cutting and prep, and it usually takes me 45 minutes to 1.5 hours everyday. It never bothered me before, however, it has been hard to fit in my busy schedule nowadays since I have a 3-year-old. But it's difficult for me to take shortcuts because I love food, and I really value the quality of food.
Today, my husband's American cousin and I exchanged our dinner plans. It took me one hour and 15 minutes to make my 3 course dinner for 3 people, and it only took her 15 minutes to cook for 5 people. She said it rarely takes her an hour to make dinner.
So it prompted me to ask this question. What do you usually have for dinner, and how long does it take you?