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A slice of bacon cheddar cheese quiche on a white plate.

Cheddar Bacon Quiche

February 10, 2014 by Alea Milham 21 Comments

This Cheddar Bacon Quiche recipe makes a quick and easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I feel like quiche is such an underused meal option. It’s flexible, and it requires just a few simple ingredients – pie crust, milk, eggs – that are easy to keep on hand. While it takes a while toRead More

Brunch Recipes

May 20, 2013 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

I love brunch. Since it is served later, I feel more relaxed when preparing the food. We have brunch for every major holiday at our house. Here are some Brunch recipes to inspire you for your next holiday.   Brunch Recipes: Bread Recipes My family could happily make a meal of rolls, muffins, and bread!Read More

Southwest Frittata with Chicken Recipe - A fast and easy dish that works well for any meal of the day. Print recipe here or save it to your recipe box.

Southwest Frittata with Chicken

April 25, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Now that the weather has warmed up, we are busier than ever trying to squeeze as much as possible into the extra hours of day light. I am anxious to get outside, so I don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking breakfast. And I drag myself if as the sun is setting whichRead More

Steak and Artichoke Frittata Recipe

Steak and Artichoke Frittata

May 22, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Confession: Sometimes I want my recipes to seem like I put a little effort into them even though I don’t really want to work very hard. That is when I turn to Frittatas. They are fast and easy, but they still have the wow factor, especially if you add unexpected ingredients like artichoke hearts. WhenRead More

quick and easy recipe for Blackberry Egg puffs

Blackberry Egg Puffs Made in a Muffin Pan

March 17, 2011 by Alea Milham 13 Comments

I love questions and comments; they inspire me. My friend Christy, from Frugality and Crunchiness with Christy, asked me if egg puffs could be made in muffin pans. I didn’t know the answer because I usually make my egg puffs in ramekins, but occasionally make them in oven-safe coffee cups. However, I was determined toRead More

Strawberry and Spinach Egg Puffs

March 3, 2011 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Last week on $5 Dollar Dinners, I explained that my recipes are occasionally inspired by my children’s interests. I shared how my kids like Lord of the Rings and pretend that my Stuffed Cabbage with Turkey and Brown Rice is made by elves since it is a food item wrapped in a leaf. This generated some discussionRead More

chocolate gravy recipe over homemade biscuits

Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy

February 26, 2011 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Here is a recipe for biscuits that only require 2 ingredients and is topped with chocolate gravy from my friend Vickie! I got married to my husband at a very young age and without the knowledge of how to cook. Oh, I knew the basics –how to scramble some eggs, make a pancake, etc. butRead More

Perfect pancakes on a plate.

The Best Pancakes Ever

February 17, 2011 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Are you looking for the best pancake recipe ever? Then you need to try this pancake recipe! I have to laugh when I read restaurant reviews that say, “…but you can’t really mess up pancakes!”  Obviously they haven’t tried my pancakes! I’ve been cooking for more years than I’d like to count, and I usuallyRead More

Pumpkin Spice Egg Puffs

February 13, 2011 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Since my 3 year old announced that my Sweet Potato Egg Puffs were his favorite muffins, I have looked at egg puffs in a whole new light. He is right; they are light and fluffy like muffins, but they have very little flour and sugar, making them a healthier alternative. They also come together veryRead More

How to make perfect fluffy scrambled eggs

How to Make Perfect Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

January 11, 2011 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

My kids and I love breakfast for dinner. When my husband has to travel, I always make scrambled eggs the first evening he is gone. The kids and I feel like wild rule breakers eating breakfast for dinner. When he is deployed, I make scrambled eggs once a week for dinner – we never getRead More

Cinnamon Apple Syrup

September 24, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a frugal alternative to maple syrup? We enjoy using this delicious cinnamon apple syrup recipe on top of our pancakes and waffles. We love REAL maple syrup, but when I am out, I make The Cinnamon Apple Syrup to tide us over. It really dresses up plain old pancakes as wellRead More

Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

September 23, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This homemade pumpkin muffins recipe has the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie in a light and fluffy muffin. Homemade Pumpkin Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup oil 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup lightRead More

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Fluffy Pumpkin Pancake Recipe

September 22, 2009 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

This pumpkin pancake recipe creates a large batch of fluffy and delicious pancakes! It is time to start harvesting pumpkins, and we just happen to love all things pumpkin! After I make homemade pumpkin puree, I freeze it in 2 cup portions. When I thaw a bowl of puree, I make a batch of pumpkinRead 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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