BREAKFAST THROUGH A MOUTHPIECE

SERVES 4

Back home, Katniss had to work hard for even one bite of food. In the Capitol, she could order a feast over the phone. This would have seemed even more unreal if everything else hadn’t been so extraordinary.

This is an especially hearty breakfast, perfect for lazy weekends and overnight guests. You can make most of it the night before and just assemble in the morning.

1 POUND BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

1 BAG COUNTRY STYLE POTATOES

8 EGGS, BEATEN

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

1 DASH PAPRIKA

4 TABLESPOONS BUTTER, DIVIDED

1 LOAF ITALIAN BREAD CUT INTO 4 SECTIONS (4–5 INCHES APIECE)

1 TABLESPOON MAYONNAISE

1 QUART KATNISS’ FAVORITE: FRESH-SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE

Heat a large skillet to medium temperature, crumble sausage into pan and cook until all the sausage is brown.

Follow oven instructions for potatoes.

Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a bowl until just combined.

Season eggs with salt, pepper and a dash of paprika. Set aside.

When potatoes and sausage have about 5 minutes left, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large size non-stick skillet.

When butter is melted and no longer frothy, add eggs to the skillet.

Continuously work eggs with a spatula, creating small curds and cooking to desired consistency.

Spread remaining butter over the top of the bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside, and then put under a broiler or in a toaster oven until golden brown.

Layer the bread with scrambled eggs, then sausage and finally country potatoes. Serve with orange juice.