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How to Make Herbs de Provence spice mix

How to Make Herbs de Provence

November 12, 2012 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Sometimes when I am making a stew or a dish, I have trouble deciding which spices I want to use. That is when I turn to Herbs de Provence. It is a unique combination of herbs and creates a lovely base flavor. Herbs de Provence is mild in flavor, but the inclusion of rosemary andRead More

turkey and rice recipe using leftover turkey in a bowl

Turkey and Rice Soup

November 8, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Make the most of your leftover turkey with this comforting Turkey and Rice Soup recipe, ideal for chilly, blustery evenings. I use leftover turkey in many recipes, but my absolute favorite, must-make-every-single-year leftover turkey recipe is Turkey and Rice Soup. This soup is quick and easy to make. It’s also frugal to make with ThanksgivingRead More

Chicken and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

November 7, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This stuffed acorn squash recipe is filled with chicken, rice, and spices. Stuffed acorn squash is a wonderful way to camouflage leftovers. It is such an elegant dish that nobody would suspect that you are repurposing leftover chicken and rice. However, it is so delicious that it would be worth the effort to make, evenRead More

Avoid Food Waste: Don’t Cook Holiday Food that You Don’t Like!

November 5, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Through out the holiday season I share tips for repurposing Thanksgiving leftovers, so they don’t go to waste. But there is one type of food that I have a hard time helping you repurpose: food that you don’t like! Unfortunately, a lot of people prepare food they don’t like at the holidays in the name ofRead More

Retail Coupon Codes

November 3, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Deals courtesy of Savings.com an online coupon code resource.

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Get organized with the Christmas Grand Plan

November 1, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I just downloaded Christmas Grand Plan for FREE on to my Kindle. The Christmas Grand Plan is a complete printable Christmas Planner that will help you be on top of all the little things that make the holidays so special from Thanksgiving all the way through the New Year! Here’s what you will find inside: MasterRead More

serving a piece of rice lasagna recipe from a baking pan with a spatula

Rice Lasagna

November 1, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This Rice Lasagna recipe is so easy to make. It has the flavors of a traditional lasagna, but the noodle layers are replaced with cooked rice. This Rice Lasagna recipe is inspired by a dish a friend made for my family. She knew most of us could not eat gluten, so she made lasagna andRead More

Lemon Pepper Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Lemon Pepper Brussels Sprouts

October 29, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last month my friend Glenna shared her recipe for Brussels Sprouts with me. Her recipe was so good that I just had to pass it on. This is a quick and easy recipe for Brussels sprout that is delicious in its simplicity. Brussels Sprouts are in season and have been on sale recently. You can find themRead More

stockings on St. Nicholas Day

Our Christmas Tradition: Stockings on St. Nicholas Day

October 28, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Every year I vow that I will share our Christmas traditions with you and then I get busy and don’t follow through. So although I don’t like discussing Christmas until November I am going ahead and doing it now before life gets busy. Our traditions have evolved over time, but one thing that was importantRead More

Save money on weddings

Plan a Wedding on a Budget

October 28, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I am so glad that my husband and I did not spend a ton of money on our wedding. We had a tastefully simple wedding and reception and started our marriage off with a nest egg rather than bills. Do you know someone who is getting married? Help them save money on their wedding withRead More

HomemadeWhip Cream Recipe

Vanilla Whipped Cream

October 28, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This holiday season when you make home pies and puddings why don’t you top them with homemade whipped cream. It is easy to make and comes together fast. I put my whipped cream in a frosting decorator press to dispense it because it looks fancy. 🙂 Desserts I will be topping with Vanilla Whipped Cream:Read More

Fit Exercise into Your Busy Schedule with FitOrbit

October 27, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

It is hard for me to carve time out of my busy schedule to go to the gym.  FitOrbit offers a convenient and affordable way for busy moms (and dads) to achieve their personal fitness goals.   FitOrbit provides: Unlimited access to a real personal trainer who is available to you around the clock. Customized,Read More

Gallery of Favorites: Pancakes and Flat Bread

October 26, 2012 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring 3 unique and savory recipes: Savory Squash Pancakes, Wild Rice Pancakes, and Amaranth and Potato Flat Bread. Savory Squash Pancakes from Healthy Frugalista Wild Rice Pancakes from Prudent LivingRead More

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Recipe with cinnamon honey glaze

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Honey Glaze

October 25, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

We enjoy Hasselback Potatoes, so I decided to try making Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Instead of going with savory herbs, I combined butter, honey, cinnamon, and ginger. And they were amazingly delicious! My kids have asked me to serve these for Thanksgiving this year. I love it when my kids ask me to cook vegetables. TheRead More

Frugal halloween costume ideas

Frugal Costume Ideas

October 22, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

My daughter created this frugal Rapunzel costume with a purple dress, a pan, and flowers in her hair. Cost $0.00! She made do with items we had from around the house (and garden). My kids have always been pretty creative and frugal when they need a costume. Below are some ideas they have implemented toRead More

Tools for Staying Healthy from WellPoint

October 17, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week I had the privilege of participating in a conversation about The Evolving Role of Health Insurers with The Motherhood and representatives from WellPoint. You may not recognize the name WellPoint, but you probably recognize their affiliates like Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, which happens to be my health insurance provider. While it is nice that our health insuranceRead More

Hasselback Red Potatoes

October 16, 2012 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Hasselback potatoes are amazingly delicious! Even better, they are lower in fat than baked potatoes or Twice Baked Potatoes. And they are so easy to make! This week when I made Hasselback Potatoes, I decided to use smaller red potatoes instead of russet potatoes. It was a little harder to get the spices between theRead More

Gallery of Favorites – Pumpkin Doughnuts

October 12, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites!   This week we are featuring two pumpkin doughnuts recipes: Pumpkin Doughnuts from Gastronomical Sovereignty and   Pumpkin Doughnuts with Spiced Buttermilk Glaze from Girlichef. Both recipes capture the delightful flavors of fall.   Pumpkin Doughnuts with SpicedRead More

How to regrow celery from the stalk

Use ALL of the Edible Parts of Your Produce

October 11, 2012 by Alea Milham 19 Comments

We did not have any food waste at our house this week!  In fact, we actually saved a couple of items that most people would normally compost or throw away for culinary purposes. Here is how we stretch our food budget by taking advantage of all of the edible parts of the produce we buyRead More

Chicken and summer squash skillet recipe

Chicken and Summer Squash

October 9, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Last week I attended the Savvy Blogging Summit and was away from home for 4 days. After 4 days of shifting on their own for meals, my husband and kids were all eager for me to cook dinner for them. I really wanted to accommodate them, and made plans to make Garlic chicken and Sauteed Squash. ButRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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