Yeah, I have a Moulinex multicooker, which is a real help. It doesn't have the pressure function, but it is great for stuff like curries, soups, chili, rice, steaming veggies, etc. You can program it and step away for a while; you don't have to babysit it as much as when you are cooking on the stove. It's good because you can get other things done while the food is cooking, like feeding the pets or other chores. I use it a lot.

Yeah, you do have to shop, true. We buy some frozen veggies, meat, fish, to have on hand. I find that early Sunday AM is the best time to head to the supermarket. Or, maybe you have online shopping options? We tried that but whenever they didn't have a product were charged anyways and had to request and wait for a refund, so we no longer order online to avoid that hassle.