That didn't sound like commercial flying, but more like private time building.
To flying commercial you only need 3 take offs and landings within the preceding 90 days, buy you can't just fly anywhere there are more limitations depending on what rules you're following, it's kind of complicated to explain in a sentence.
trying to find a way out of doing the 14 EASA ATPL exams
I'm personally not "trying to find a way out" I'm ok with doing 14 exams even though I find it a bit ridiculous that with an FAA ATPL if you want an EASA one the only thing that count are your flight hours and you have to do all the 14 written tests, I agree that the FAA license is pretty easy compared to other countries but still..