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Sweet Onion and Potato Medley Skillet- Here's a new recipe to try this Thanksgiving. Guests will enjoy this colorful mix of potatoes, sweet onion, and kale.

Sweet Onion and Potato Medley Skillet

November 12, 2015 by D Durand 1 Comment

It’s is getting close to that time of year when you start making preparations for those closing out the year recipes. You know the ones, right? Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner and I know you’ve been wanting to add some new sides to those big dinner tables heavy laden with the classicRead More

Potato Gratin with Zucchini and Kale- This hardy gratin potato dish is full of flavor and fresh veggies. Keep this recipe handy for the upcoming holidays.

Potato Gratin with Zucchini and Kale

November 5, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

  If you are like me, I love the simplicity of a potato gratin. The richness of baked potatoes combined with a delicious cheese, creamy sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs makes it a comfort food that’s an easy sell. But, with this gratin recipe I am raising the bar and adding a few moreRead More

Pan Fried Corn Salad with Skillet Tortillas- If your looking for a delicious Tex Mex side dish, try this delicious corn salad served with skillet tortillas.

Pan Fried Corn Salad with Skillet Tortilla Chips

November 2, 2015 by D Durand 2 Comments

Here is an easy and delicious recipe we think you’ll be hankering for often.  This is a very simple, uncomplicated, and light dish.  With the homemade tortilla chips it will be an instant hit in your kitchen soon. Pan Fried Corn Salad with Skillet Tortilla Chips Instructions: 1 Ear of Sweet Corn, husked, and silkRead More

Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti- This new take on a classic dinner dish will leave your family coming back for more. Try this easy stuffed manicotti recipe!

Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti

October 28, 2015 by D Durand 1 Comment

Want a fun way to get your burger fix? Try this Fun Turkey Burger Stuffed Manicotti on for size! This creative twist on a favorite food will get everyone’s attention. You are probably used to eating the Italian version of this with a savory tomato sauce and ricotta cheese. This version is more like aRead More

Swiss Chard Garden Salad- This garden salad is bursting with flavorful ingredients over a bed of swiss chard. It is a nutritious and simple salad to make.

Swiss Chard Garden Salad

October 27, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

I love a good salad and I imagine I’m not alone. In the world of salads the lettuces get most of the attention. Recently, kale has been showing up on menus and touted as the darling of the superfood food group. However,  there is another highly nutritious roughage gaining a bit of attention: Swiss Chard. SwissRead More

Spicy Lamb Sausage Stuffed Garden Peppers-These stuffed peppers are a great way to use fresh peppers from your garden. Beer batter gives them a nice crunch.

Spicy Lamb Sausage Stuffed Garden Peppers

October 23, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Having a home garden is one of the best ways to have access to fresh, organic, and delicious vegetables. These Spicy Lamb Sausage Stuffed Garden Peppers are a good example of what to do with a bounty of your garden peppers. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and the peppers can be deep fried laterRead More

Pumpkin, Blueberry, and Date Smoothies- Fall is the perfect time to whip up this delicious smoothie for a healthy dose of pumpkin, blueberries, and dates.

Pumpkin, Blueberry, and Date Smoothie

October 19, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

In an attempt to live and eat better we try a lot of things. We exercise, sweat, and experience pain. The likes of which can be purely torturous. We even subject ourselves to odd foods and ignore cravings the body craves like an addiction. We’ll even have a measure of success, and we feel asRead More

Cheese Grits Recipe

How To Make Amazing Cheese Grits

September 25, 2015 by D Durand 3 Comments

What’s with this ground Hominy corn staple of the south anyway? Well, people generally fall into Camp 1, those who hate ’em. Then there are those who fall into Camp 2, ya’ll love ’em to pieces. I happen to fall into the latter camp. I love me some grits. No surprise there, well maybe somewhatRead More

Double Layer Cake with Pumpkin Frosting and Candy Corn Crumble- With pumpkin frosting and a candy corn crumble, this cake will become a new fall favorite!

Double Layer Cake with Pumpkin Frosting and Candy Corn Crumble

September 4, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

We’re moving into autumn and with summer drawing to a close I am looking forward to a fall menu. So many of my favorite comfort foods are permanently etched into my memories of time spent around fall dining room tables. My mom loved treating us to Pumpkin Spice Cake, Pumpkin Cake (made just like carrotRead More

How to Make a Peach and Apple Cobbler

How to Make a Peach and Apple Cobbler

August 5, 2015 by D Durand 6 Comments

Who doesn’t like it when your favorite end of summer fruits play well together? For this yummylicious baking play date, the peaches and apples made fast friends in this beautiful double crusted cobbler. Growing up my mom always made the best peach cobbler, and this adaptation springs from those days of old. In part thisRead More

Chopped Pork Sandwich with Avocado, Fried Egg and Bacon- This chopped pork sandwich recipe is an easy pork recipe to follow and the perfect summer dinner.

Chopped Pork Sandwich with Avocado, Fried Egg and Bacon

July 22, 2015 by D Durand 3 Comments

There is something cool about a sandwich isn’t there? It’s a meal you can hold in your hand, scoring major points on so many levels. I had a hankering for a sandwich, but not just any sandwich. I set out to assemble something memorable and unique and I think I did with this chopped porkRead More

Easy Summer Couscous Chicken Salad

Easy Summer Couscous Chicken Salad

June 24, 2015 by D Durand 3 Comments

Summertime is the perfect time to bring out all the cold salad recipes. There is so many fresh vegetables to choose from to make awesome crowd-pleasing salads and many salads are easy to put together. This easy summer couscous chicken salad is sure to be a hit at the next BBQ or potluck you attendRead More

Summer Vegetables Shrimp Fried Rice recipe- This easy to make fried rice recipe is perfect for summer meals because you get to enjoy your garden's bounty, too!

Summer Vegetables Shrimp Fried Rice

June 12, 2015 by D Durand 1 Comment

In the Midwest, warm weather is a much cherished commodity. And a big part of summer-time food fun is the veritable treasure trove of veggies readily available. For this Summer Vegetables Shrimp Fried Rice I use some non-typical vegetables you’re not going to find in your local Chinese restaurant variety. This one has sweet cornRead More

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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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