When you prepare dinner, how long on average does it take you?
\nI was listening to the radio, and this was being discussed. On average, it takes us close to 45 minutes to prepare dinner. We are now eating mostly fresh veggies and salad, in addition to meat. Salad preparation seems to take the most time, with veggies eating up the rest. And, now I’m getting more help in the kitchen preparing dinner than ever before, and it STILL takes us around 45 minutes.
\nI use a crockpot occasionally, and we also have a wok. But we eat a lot of soup in the cooler weather, and soup takes time to make.
\nThere are a number of cookbooks out there that feature 30 minute meals. I rejoice when I find a 30 minute meal that is tasty. Unfortunately, a lot of them taste terrible. My palate has passed the point where I see a TV dinner and go “YUUUUUUUMMMM!”
\nI don’t mind giving up casseroles for healthier eating, but I’m surprised at the time it’s taking us in the kitchen. How long are you willing to spend on meal preparation?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When you prepare dinner, how long on average does it take you? I was listening to the radio, and this was being discussed. On average, it takes us close to 45 minutes to prepare dinner. We are now eating mostly … Continue reading