Roasted Cauliflower Risotto. This is my first time making and trying risotto. I liked it, but it was okay. The girls ate it the first night, but they didn't want much of it for lunch. I put slightly more cauliflower than it calls for and I like that it's full of it. For the rice, I used arborio, which we had left over from  when I bought some for the paella. To limit the amount of fat in the dish, I didn't put the cheese in the risotto but sprinkled it on each bowl based on how much each person wanted. I also left out the almonds because True is allergic. We've got a big pot full left, so I have a feeling we'll be eating this for a few days.
Cod with Herbed White Wine Lemon Sauce. This was served along with the risotto and they went well together. The girls loved this! I'm pretty sure my girls could be pescatarians one day, except True is allergic to shellfish. It was nice and lemony and I used smart balance instead of butter, and for the herbs, I used parsley and dill. Week 12/17 - 12/21 Monday: Scallion Meatballs with Soy Ginger Glaze Tuesday: Leftovers Wednesday: Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Pizza night One week left and then it's Christmas! I won't be doing any Christmas cooking as special occasion cooking is usually up to Ben. This weekly family meal planning started up because I wanted to challenge myself to cook. Ben used to come home from work and I would say, "So what are you making for dinner?" Ben is the natural chef in our home and I need to have directions in front of me to make a good dish. I'm learning a lot and am so thankful that I am able to make these yummy, and healthy meals for my children. I am especially so thankful for the time we spend eating together at the dinner table. My heart aches for the families in Newton, Connecticut, who will no longer be able to do that with their children. It's all quite sad.
That first picture could probably win a contest. Gorgeous.
This was always one of my favorite memories with my kids… and I have a picture of the two of them when they were toddlers sitting next to each other on giant pumpkins! Your pictures are really, really cute!
thanks erika!
yes, bethany! we look forward to pumpkin patches too. something about it is so sweet and the kids love all the color and running around. you have to post the picture of caroline and nathaniel!
You take the best photos, Rubyellen
i stumbled across your blog last night. very adorable children. i love the photo in the middle
Hello from Australia
I love reading about your beautiful little family and I adore your decorating style. Strange question but pretty please can you tell me where you got those lovely red sandals – I would like to hunt them across the ocean for my 5 year old daughter.
Hello Australia! 😉 Thank you so much. You are so sweet. True’s sandals are called Saltwater Sandals and you would love them! They comes in lots of colors and also for adults. They are very, very comfortable. Here are some links:
http://www.mysaltwatersandals.com/
http://www.saltwater-sandals.com/
Hope this helps!
Hello from Australia again thanks so much for the Saltwater Sandal details – I think I am going to have to order them in red and yellow. True’s room looks great and it is wonderful to read that you were inspired by Inside Out magazine – it’s a great mag. Have a lovely weekend.