I have a solution to your problem... Its called a slow cooker.
Agree - I love mine - but how many people these days will think ahead enough to use one - in todays "now" society,they want a healthy, cheap, tasty, hassle free meal on the plate 15 mins after they feel hungryIf im starving i have a bowl of soup and then cook... I often cook up batches of soup, chilli, bolognaise, stews etc and freeze them... I have relied on hubby to bake bread but hes lost interest so i going to learn to bake bread now
Bread makers are the way forward for that!