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This is absolutely oitrageous and, dare I say it, tantumount to abuse.  Maybe that's a bit harsh but it's really made my blood boil that he would think it acceptible to make your wait and wait for something tha is, after all, a simple human right.  Any time beyond seven thirty should be deemed as appropriate for a good tongue lashing.  Also, keep a diary with the times he serves you each night. Who knows, maybe someone (LAWYER) might want to see it one day. 

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Hmm well I have two thoughts on your dilemma.

Firstly, you could just tell him that you are hungry and get him to make something faster than he is currently doing. He clearly thinks he is a chef and feels he can take all the time in the world, which must be infuriating for you, not to mention the fact that you are going hungry until very late in the evening.

So, my first suggestion is to speak to him - in a calm but controlled way so that he hears your point of view.

Secondly, even if he is the designated cook in the family, why don´t you offer to either assist him or better still, make the meals yourself? That way you have control over the timing of the meal.

If he still insists on taking forever to prepare the meal, why not go into the kitchen and make yourself a snack. He may just get the hint

Good Luck

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My partner in an earlier and now distant era of my life was the same. Like you, I reached for the bottle to fill the time and my empty stomach. Cue divorce proceedings for us; however that does not appear to be a solution you are contemplating. Can you get in there alongside him and push the preparation forward? Can you make yourself an entree and then tackle the laundry or a couple of episodes of your favourite series while he plays chef? Can you redistribute domestic chores so that he only cooks on certain evenings - say the ones where you’re out at choir or gym or quilting club after eating an early dinner with your children. Then you can be home in time for supper with your husband! Surely this is a temporary problem while your children are young and sooner rather than later you will all eat together at a more reasonable hour. In the meantime do not allow yourself to become alcohol dependent or to accumulate resentment towards your husband. Change the situation before it changes you and your marriage.