Do you ever need a really fast dinner? Of course you do. We all do. I have a menu for just that occasion.

Last weekend I traveled to see a sick friend and her husband. Knowing them well I asked if I could make dinner for them when I arrived. They agreed. Of course these people appreciate good food, so I had to think carefully about what to make. I needed to make a hot, well-rounded meal that could be made in a hurry. I decided on a Frittata with bell peppers served with Sautéed carrots with ginger, and Pete’s biscuits.

Before leaving I made the biscuits. I steamed the carrots and packed them in a container. I sautéed the bell peppers and onions for the frittata and packed them also. I packed a cooler with these items and the raw ingredients I would need for the rest of the meal. Off I went.

After a two hour drive and greeting everyone, I started to prepare the meal. I turned on the oven and set to work. I started the frittata and sautéed the carrots in ginger. This house had a regular oven as well as a Breville counter oven so I cooked the biscuits in the Breville while the frittata was in the large oven. I could have easily wrapped the biscuits in aluminum foil and reheated them in the same oven with the frittata. Dinner was on the table in less than 30 minutes.

The next time you are traveling or need a fast meal remember this menu. All of these recipes are on the iwannabeacook website. You can prep this the night before or the morning of. The biscuits can be made and frozen - reheat a few at a time if you want. This is a meal that can be prepared from what you have on hand. If you don’t have bell peppers use another vegetable or just leave it out. Add leftover bits from the refrigerator to the frittata - cooked chicken, vegetables, or just cheese.

Remember cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. It just needs to be something you enjoy and can share with others.

Happy cooking and eating! Email with any thoughts or suggestions!