My sims never go into the red with hunger as perfect meals are eaten twice a day which keeps them satisfied.
Meals are cooked well in advance so if one gets burned there's time to prepare another. My sims have eaten sushi or salad when time has been limited but pizza is out of the question as the quality is not to my liking. That goes for quick meals - they are NEVER eaten in my sim homes. My sims have ordered pizza on a few occasions but it's usually because a wish has been rolled and I am all about the wishes.
I know my play style wouldn't suit everyone but my sims are there for only one reason - genetics - so they live charmed lives ;)