It is highly possible to take a whole day the first time you cook something new. Being a good cook is as much about managing time and processes as it is learning the recipe.

The more you cook something the quicker it is.

There are many shortcuts, such as:

- cooking rice in the evening before.

- Cooking extra.

- Using a pressure-cooker.

- Using a mini oven.

- Using the griller for more heat.

- Sometimes using the microwave to pre cook things can lead to faster times. (Not often for me).

- Purchasing partially prepared items. Pre cut carrots etc.

- Using a deep fryer.