The best way to prepare a meal is whatever is easiest for you and you believe tastes good. Pasta, for example, is a great dinner, and is very simple, making beginners to cooking able to prepare a nice meal. Some other examples are:
~Sandwiches-Experiment with toppings, because this is a fun way especially when you have kids or friends who enjoy making their own meals
~Mac & Cheese-an all-time favorite!
~Steamed Vegetables-usually a side, but paired with rice and potstickers, you can't go wrong!
~and anything that suits you, your needs, and your family. Good luck!