Dinners that come together quickly

In a hurry? Try our quick-yet-flavorful meal ideas.

Chicken Taco Pizzas Prep time: 15 minutes Total cooking time: 25 minutes

Arrange 4 (6-inch) flatbreads or pitas on a large, foil-lined baking sheet. Spray bread with nonstick cooking spray. Stir together 2 cups pulled rotisserie chicken meat; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Divide the mixture evenly among breads.

Drizzle chicken with 1/2 cup sour cream. Top with 1/2 cup pickled sliced mild jalapeno chiles, drained, and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 450 F 10 to 12 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.

Garnish with shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro.

Summer Squash Frittata Prep time: 10 minutes Total cooking time: 35 minutes

Toss 1 1/2 pounds summer squash, very thinly sliced with a mandoline or by hand, with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes, then gently squeeze very dry.

Whisk together 8 large eggs; 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded; 3/4 cup milk; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat a 10-inch, oven-safe nonstick skillet on medium. Add egg mixture. Stir in squash. Cook, occasionally stirring and pulling back edges, 2 minutes or until bottom begins to set. Cook, without stirring, for 3 minutes.

Transfer skillet to 375 F oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set.

Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers Prep time: 10 minutes Total cooking time: 35 minutes

Combine 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; and 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add 1 pound ground lamb; mix just until combined.

With a small scoop, form into 24 (1-inch) meatballs. Thread onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped.

Grill on medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are cooked (165 F), turning over once. Serve lamb with 2 toasted pitas, cut into quarters; 1/4 cup pine-nut hummus; and sliced tomatoes.

Spicy Italian Mussels and “Frites” Prep time: 10 minutes Total cooking time: 40 minutes

Cook a 12-ounce bag of frozen french fries as label directs.

In an 8-quart saucepot, cook 2 ounces pancetta, chopped, in 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium, 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring often. With a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to plate. To the pot, add 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; and 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Add 2 medium tomatoes, chopped. Heat to simmering on high.

Add 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook 4 to 7 minutes or until mussels open, stirring twice.

Toss hot fries with 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan; serve alongside mussels, garnished with pancetta and chopped parsley.