My requisite menu has to be fast, and it has to be hot. I usually start with sauteed fruit. The soothing, sweet flavor of fruit, bathed in warm butter, is very comforting. A sprinkling of spices not only flavors the fruit, but also fills the kitchen with an enticing aroma. Sauteed pears with cinnamon sticks, bananas with nutmeg or the following apple slices with cardamom are three possibilities.
Eggs are the entree because they're satisfying and cook in minutes.
If I'm ravenous, scrambled eggs hit the spot. If I can stand to wait, I'll make something more elaborate. The Goat Cheese Frittata is one of my breakfast favorites. The dish starts with sauteed potatoes and onions, covered with eggs. This version of the dish is finished with a custardlike goat cheese topping.