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Grilled Herb Shrimp and Savory Avocado Appetizer- This marinated shrimp with homemade avocado spread is a mouthwatering appetizer for any occasion!

Grilled Herb Shrimp and Savory Avocado Appetizer

September 2, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

My Grilled Herb Shrimp and Savory Avocado Appetizer is great for a football party, New’s Year Eve celebration, or maybe you’re just feeling a tad fancy? It’s a quick and easy appetizer using avocado and shrimp! And it has a very high yum rating too! I am a big fan of tasty food and IRead More

Beef, Barley, and Dried Cherry Crostini- Treat guests to these beef crostini for your next party or special event. They're an easy and flavorful appetizer!

Beef, Barley, and Dried Cherry Crostini

March 30, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

I love making finger food, and one of my favorites are crostini. The possibilities are endless! Just grab a loaf of Italian or French bread and explore your palette to your heart’s content. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite crostini creations. The Beef, Barley, and Dried Cherry Crostini has got flavor comingRead More

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe- This delicious spinach and artichoke dip is easy to prepare and makes the perfect side or appetizer for your next big event!

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

March 1, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a warm Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe, and this one is so easy and delicious you’ll want to make it on a regular basis.  With great classic flavors and plenty of cheese, it is an ideal way to get kids to eat vegetables without complaint! This is so simple to throw together that youRead More

25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes- Include these low-sugar and low-carb recipes with your holiday menu. Your diabetic friends and family will thank you!

25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes

November 23, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

One of the toughest parts of the holidays for some is not being able to enjoy all of the delicious food.  However, these 25 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes are a great solution for your holiday menus.  From remakes of traditional holiday dishes to new desserts and appetizers, this list has tons of great low-carb or sugar-free recipesRead More

serving a piece of jalapeno popper crescent ring

Jalapeno Popper Crescent Ring

November 3, 2015 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This Jalapeno Popper Crescent Ring recipe makes a delicious appetizer any time of year! Party season has begun! The period from Halloween to New Year’s Day is filled with so many holiday parties and family get gatherings. Because holiday dinners are a little more involved, I like to keep my appetizers simple. For some casual parties,Read 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

Broiled Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe

Broiled Zucchini Pizza Bites

October 20, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This broiled zucchini pizza bites recipe is a delicious way to use up your zucchini from the garden! My kids will eat anything if I make a pizza flavored version of it. And I’ll be honest, I have milked this weakness of my kids to get them to eat more vegetables. I have even usedRead More

Sweet Buffalo Dip- This homemade buffalo dip is a great way to spice up veggies or chicken. Give it a try for an easy dipping sauce that is sweet and tangy.

Sweet Buffalo Dip

October 9, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

I have a confession to make- I have a childish side that insists that I have a dip for nearly everything I eat from meat to veggies. Is that a childish thing?  I love most foods even more with some kind of creamy or chunky dip infusing extra flavor into it. If it has aRead More

Savory Apple Pizza- This recipe is a great savory way to use fresh apples this fall. Load it with ham and Havarti cheese and serve as a dinner or appetizer.

Savory Apple Pizza

September 2, 2015 by Editor Leave a Comment

  Apples are one of my favorite fall flavors and I especially love to make recipes that are more savory with apples like this Savory Apple Pizza.  The apples are caramelized with onion and paired with black forest ham for a sweet and salty combination.  It makes a great dinner or appetizer! Savory Apple PizzaRead More

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Cups

July 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here is another easy, quick and delicious family food friendly idea. Around our house we love food with Mexican flair. So, I took soft flour tortillas stuffed the into a cupcake dish and created something my boys called, AWESOME! Now that’s a ringing endorsement if ever there was one. Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe Ingredients: 6Read More

Herb Roasted Red Potato Wedges Recipe

Herb Roasted Red Potato Wedges

January 31, 2015 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

I have never been a huge fan of French fries, but I love roasted potato wedges. Unfortunately my youngest son is still in the “French Fries are a food group” phase of life, so he is always angling for fries. I find myself convincing him to try other potato dishes by calling them a version ofRead More

Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe - This easy and tasty Jalapeno Popper Casserole is made with a layer of tater tots, jalapeno popper dip, cheese, and bacon.

Jalapeno Popper Casserole

January 14, 2015 by Alea Milham 69 Comments

I wanted to create an epic side dish for a Game Day Party. I combined the elements of a casserole and a dip together to create this Jalapeno Popper Casserole Recipe. I took my Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe and altered it a bit and then layered it over tater tots to create an incredibly delicious andRead More

50 Best Party Appetizer Recipes

50 Favorite Party Appetizer Recipes

December 12, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Whether you are attending or hosting a party this holiday season, these 50 Decadent Appetizer Recipes are perfect for your menu! Whip up a simple salad, puff, pastry, dip or meatball with one of these elegant recipes. Not only do we have great finger foods and dips, we have hearty bites with your favorite cheese,Read More

Quick and Easy Loaded Bean Dip Recipe + 15 Easy Appetizers

Easy Loaded Bean Dip + 15 Easy Appetizers

November 21, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

The holiday season is crazy enough as it is, you don’t need to make it harder by preparing elaborate hors d’oeuvres for your holiday parties.  Appetizers do not have to be difficult to be delicious! In fact, I think that some of the tastiest appetizers are some of the easiest ones to make.   More Easy AppetizerRead More

25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes

25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes

October 30, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

With holiday parties happening soon, it’s time to start thinking about delicious and unique appetizers.  If you are following the great diet trend of Paleo eating then you may think that will be tough to accomplish.  Here are 25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes that are sure to please a crowd.  In fact, these are so deliciousRead More

Fried Ravioli Recipe

Fried Ravioli

July 30, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

I had been wanting to tackle fried ravioli for awhile now but it really just seemed like too much trouble- surprisingly it wasn’t.  I mixed up a batch of breading similar to what I fry my pork chops or squash with, made a meat sauce to go with it, added a side salad and a yummyRead More

Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe + How to make homemade tortilla chips

Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe + Homemade Tortilla Chips

June 30, 2014 by Editor 24 Comments

Summer and Salsa Recipes go hand and hand.  Fresh salsa and tortilla chips are a great picnic food, perfect for cookouts, and a light munchie anytime!  This recipe is not your traditional fresh salsa but is just as delicious and flavorful.  The mango and pineapple offer just the right amount of sweet to offset the heat ofRead More

Game Day Party Food

January 13, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

  This week I am featuring Big Game party food from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Pepperoni Pizza Crescents Kickin’ Queso Dip Filet Mignon Bites Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dip Cheesy Bacon Garlic Pin Wheels Cheese Appetizers – 2 Ways Steak and Bacon Pigs in a Blanket Not a recipe, but youRead More

Easy Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe plus how to dessed a Jalapeno Pepper and coupons for Kraft cheese

Jalapeno Popper Dip

December 13, 2013 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This baked jalapeno popper dip recipe is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends at holiday gatherings. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. I like to create simple, yet delicious recipes like my Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip when throwing a party. Creating simple dip recipes ensures that the dishRead More

5 Hummus Recipes including Traditional Hummus Recipe, Red Pepper Hummus Recipe, Black Bean Hummus Recipe, Italian Hummus Recipe, and Jalapeno Hummus Recipe.

5 Hummus Recipes

October 2, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

I love hosting parties. With Football Season in full swing, I am pulling out all the gear and cheering on my favorite team.  I do hate the added pounds I gain from these parties, so this year I am incorporating 5 Easy Hummus Recipes into my standard game night fair.  I can eat hummus withRead 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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