I really don't get the elitism/time association, either. Where I come from in the southern US, I was raised on soul food which originated from the kitchens of former slaves and poor white trash. Yet many of the dishes require quite a bit of preparation and cook all day.
Personally, I like all kinds of foods. Fine, expensive meals including unique and creative combinations of ingredients as well as grilled cheese sandwiches and french fries.
And most people would spend 30 mins to an hour more to prepare something a little more complex and satisfying than a pita pizza if given the chance. And they do. Particularly when they are cooking for a family. Not everyone is a football-watching bachelor, SF.
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