Not every meal has to be a peak experience or a complicated endeavor. In fact none of them have to. It is possible to prepare simple tasty meals that are low carb and that require minimal time and effort. That's been my approach. Of course I only have to satisfy myself but I do not see anything about my approach that wouldn't also work for families of more than one person. It comes down to commitment. If you are committed to healthy low carb eating for you and your family you can find a way to make to work. It may take some extra time at first as you figure it all out but it will soon become a habit.