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[quote=Anonymous]Some cooking methods are more forgiving then others.  Think low/medium-temp roasting (preferably with an instant-read thermometer), braising, poaching.  Searing (in a skillet over high heat) and broiling (which uses the oven for high direct heat) are prone to burning if you're not careful and know what to look for.

So, I'd start with some recipes like:
Roast chicken, look for a recipe at 375 degrees or lower (high heat can taste great but is less forgiving)
Poached salmon
Baked cod/halibut
Braising - basically any Crock Pot recipe

Then add a vegetable.  Will your family eat salad?  If so, add a big salad to each meal and skip the cooked vegetable for now.  Things like roasted broccoli or pan-seared asparagus are kind of simple in the sense that there aren't a lot of steps, but the timing is very picky.  It only takes a couple minutes to overcook, and you have charcoal or mush.

And, finally, a grain.  I'm not opposed to baked or mashed potatoes, or a bag of dinner rolls, to help fill the kids up - depends on what you consider "healthy".  Brown rice is not difficult but does take a while - a good rice cooker or Instant Pot helps.

What changed for me was realizing that "healthy and delicious" doesn't necessarily mean "a million steps and ingredients".  Poached salmon on a bed of raw baby spinach is absolutely delicious and incredibly healthy - two ingredients (6 if you include water, olive oil, salt and pepper) and 15 minutes.[/quote]

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