You're all hecking awesome and you should know that. Shortcuts aren't 'lazy'. They're what's needed to get the job done, and they work just fine. Doesn't matter if it's jarred garlic, pre cut vegetables or box mixes. Whatever it takes to enjoy cooking and enjoy the food you eat is just as much legit home cooking as anything a fancy food influencer has to share on youtube or instagram. And no one has any business telling you otherwise.