Whether our days are packed with work, school, child care or just life, we all find ourselves in need of a quick meal from time to time. A few of the options are to throw together a sandwich or salad, get takeout from a favorite neighborhood restaurant, toss a frozen dinner in the microwave, or pour a bowl of cereal. But with just a few more minutes, we could make a complete meal from scratch and customize it to suit our tastes. Here are 10 recipes to add to your repertoire that are fast, fun and full of flavor — all ready in about 20 minutes.

1. Chili Oil Noodles With Steamed Bok Choy

Above. Chili oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes add depth and flavor to thick udon noodles and steamed bok choy. Get the recipe.

2. Sheet Pan Salmon With Miso-Honey Butter

20-minute meals for when you need dinner in a flash

The broiler is the key to this speedy sheet pan and vegetable dish with a savory and sweet miso-honey butter. Get the recipe.

3. Pasta With Artichokes, Capers and Toasted Breadcrumbs

4. Skillet Quiche With Breadcrumb Crust

5. Ginger-Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry With Green Beans

The trio of onion, garlic and ginger form an aromatic base for this easy stir-fry with chicken, green beans, soy sauce and fresh basil. Get the recipe.

6. Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles With Green Beans

An easy peanut sauce is the star of this dish with soba noodles and frozen green beans. You can easily customize it to account for whatever ingredients you have on hand. Get the recipe.

7. Skillet Turkey Kielbasa With Lentils and Kale

All you need is one pan for this hearty and filling meal of smoked sausage, lentils and kale. Get the recipe.

8. Tofu, Pea and Mushroom Miso Soup

Yes, you can have a delicious soup ready in just 20 minutes. Here, a miso broth contains bites of silken tofu, seaweed and scallions, along with your choice of garnishes and vegetables. Get the recipe.

9. Summer Succotash With Andouille and Peaches

Summer Succotash With Andouille and Peaches

While summer is in the title of this recipe, you can make a version of it year-round by using frozen, canned or whatever fresh produce is in season. Get the recipe.

10. Farfalle With Lemony Arugula and Pistachio Sauce

Farfalle With Lemony Arugula and Pistachio Sauce.