Total time: 23 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 8 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Frittatas might sound fancy but they're really just round omelets that go from the skillet to the oven to bake until set. They whip up fast so they're super for last-minute meals and a pretty addition to a brunch buffet. Plus, they can be served hot or at room temperature. This ricotta and herb frittata is ready in under a half hour, and is made extra substantial with the addition of Canadian bacon. Any combination of herbs would work to flavor the creamy ricotta and egg pie. Try tarragon instead of basil, or equal parts fresh basil, thyme and oregano. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can substitute dried ones in this recipe, just remember the 3:1 ratio rule. Dried herbs are more potent, so in cooking you should use 3 times the quantity of fresh herbs to a single measure of their dried versions.