I generally tend to make this risotto after having roast chicken. Generally I don't like to deal with cold chicken carcases, they gross me out. But, for the sake of being spend-thrift I do it for this meal. It also puts a little protein in a meal that otherwise would just be veg and carbs. See? Always thinking I am.
I also add a little elaborating food color to the final product for Goose so I can just call it Orange Rice (I use just a bit of red). It's a lot more appealing to a little one to have a color identified (one that looks more than slightly artificial) than to call it by it's vegetable name.
This makes a very generous amount. I always get at least lunch for The Dude and Green Thumbs in addition to dinner for 2 adults and 2 children.
