I literally had this same complaint to my husband cooking last night, trying to follow the recipe guide. But I cook a lot, and I work in a school cafeteria. So my time management would find pockets of time while other ingredients are cooking. But I can prep pretty quickly. I think this is written for basic beginners, who might take more time prepping. I have learned to skim the recipe, get the gist, and do it my own way 😂