The main issue that I run into with this idea is that it would require cooking to be the only activity done at a time. I like to slowly prepare food over sever

The main issue that I run into with this idea is that it would require cooking to be the only activity done at a time. I like to slowly prepare food over several hours, relaxing whenever there are steps that require waiting. Knead the bread, then do something else while it rises. Dice the tomatoes for the marinara sauce, then read a book while they simmer.