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A batch of quick and easy instant pot mashed potatoes recipe in a green bowl.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

November 20, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe does not require draining. You can make the mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot from start to finish. The fastest way to make a large batch of mashed potatoes is to cook them in the Instant Pot. Even better, since you cook Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in vegetableRead More

Cranberry Orange Sauce

November 13, 2020 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This homemade cranberry-orange sauce recipe goes well with turkey or ham! I never enjoyed canned cranberry sauce growing up. That was the one Thanksgiving side dish that I always passed on. The first time I remember enjoying cranberry sauce was at my husband’s aunt’s house. She complained that her husband made her buy Trader Joe’sRead More

These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes are a flavorful yet easy mashed potato recipe! Serve them on Thanksgiving or whip them up for your next family dinner.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 7, 2020 by Ann 4 Comments

Tired of plain mashed potatoes? This simple Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe is flavored with real garlic and butter. When it comes to comfort food mash potatoes often come to mind. These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will hit the spot. Whip these up for your next family dinner or save them for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.Read More

Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe with Rosemary and Garlic

Roasted Acorn Squash with Rosemary

September 29, 2019 by Alea Milham 27 Comments

This roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic. The savory spices pair perfectly with the baked acorn squash to create a flavorful side dish. I know many people love to roast acorn squash halves and then scoop out the cooked squash, but I prefer to cube the acorn squash before roasting it.Read More

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

August 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe is the low-carb side dish that you have been looking for. We all fell in love with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, but rice has so many carbs! So we came up with a low-carb substitute using cauliflower rice so we can enjoy ourRead More

Loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slivers

Loaded Coleslaw with Bacon and Apple

August 8, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This loaded coleslaw recipe has two types of slaw: traditional cabbage slaw and broccoli slaw. It also has bacon, apple, onion, almond slivers, and is topped with a delicious balsamic coleslaw dressing. Need an easy salad for your next party or barbecue? This loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slices is a realRead More

Quick and easy glazed carrots recipe with parsley in white serving bowl.

Glazed Carrots Recipe with Parsley

April 20, 2019 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This quick and easy glazed carrots recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. This simple recipe for glazed carrots is based on one my cousin shared at a family dinner years ago. My kids enjoy the sweetness of the glazed carrots, it is easy to make, and its mild flavor goes well with just aboutRead More

Peas with green onions and basil in a serving bowl.

Green Peas Recipe with Green Onions and Basil

April 19, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This quick and easy recipe for green peas with green onions and basil is a family favorite! In our house, this recipe is called “Astronaut Peas”. When my husband was a little boy he saw footage of astronauts at a dinner where peas were served as a side dish. He asked his parents if youRead More

Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

January 22, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Turn cauliflower rice into something delicious with this Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe. This  Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe is delicious on its own or to accompany your favorite low-carb Chinese dish. In my book, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share how to batch cook cauliflower fried rice to use in meal-prep lunches. I realize not everyoneRead More

Weight Watchers side dishes with Freestyle points

Weight Watchers Side Dishes with Points

January 13, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Weight Watchers side dishes will complement your favorite entrees without wrecking your diet. If you are doing the Weight Watchers freestyle program, you are probably looking for recipes that include more than entrees. These recipes for Weight Watchers side dishes will allow you to make complete meals the whole family will love. Many of theseRead More

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

January 7, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Looking to cut carbs without missing out on your favorite side dishes? We are showing How to Make Cauliflower Rice in this guide. In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share several low-carb alternatives to rice and pasta. One of my favorites is to substitute cauliflower for rice. Today, I’m sharing several simple methodsRead More

Sirloin Beef Meal Kit with Mashed Cauliflower and Baby Spinach from Raley's

Microwave Mashed Cauliflower Recipe and Raley’s Meal Kits

November 5, 2018 by Alea Milham 16 Comments

The microwave mashed cauliflower recipe is part of a sponsored post for Raley’s. The thoughts and opinions are my own. Even on nights when I don’t have a lot of time to cook, I want to feed my family a nutritious meal made with wholesome ingredients. When I want to cut corners without compromising onRead More

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes

September 24, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I hate seeing tomatoes go to waste, so I pick all of our tomatoes before the first frost. Even the green tomatoes. Here is an oven fried green tomatoes recipe that allows you to skip the hot oil mess of deep frying your tomato slices. Fried green tomatoes are a gardener’s staple recipe whether you areRead More

15 potato salad recipes

Potato Salad Recipes

August 17, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Take your summer cookouts to the next level with these amazing potato salad recipes! You’ll find it at nearly any picnic, BBQ or camping trip; potato salad. Growing up, I was lucky enough that my mom made amazing potato salad and I was able to dive right in first as soon as the plastic wrapRead More

16 coleslaw recipes

16 Coleslaw Recipes

August 15, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Whatever you are cooking for dinner, one of these 16 coleslaw recipes goes with it! When I was in culinary school, we had to come up with a coleslaw recipe. I thought this was a very simple task since to me, coleslaw seemed like a very simple dish. For the most part, this turned outRead More

This is an easy recipe for Orange-Cranberry Sauce. Homemade Cranberry Sauce takes less than 30 minutes to make, but needs to chill before serving.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

November 1, 2017 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I am not that crazy about cranberries on their own but add some grated orange and a little cinnamon and it becomesRead More

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes

October 31, 2017 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

These pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes make a delicious side dish. I love sweet potatoes, but I don’t like Candied Yams with Marshmallows. At all! So I buy fresh sweet potatoes instead and make a sweet potatoes dish from scratch. This recipe for pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes is very easy to assemble. I wash andRead More

Vegetable Gratin Skillet

July 21, 2017 by Jody 2 Comments

Make use of garden vegetables to create this colorful and healthy vegetable gratin skillet recipe. I cannot walk up and down the aisle of a farmer’s market without being taken in by the beautiful and fresh produce. I always bring home a basketful of tried and true’s and at least one new thing to try.  OneRead More

Barbecue and picnic season is just around the corner! Enjoy this Red Cabbage Cole Slaw with Sriracha Mayo recipe as a side dish or piled on top of burgers.

Red Cabbage Cole Slaw with Sriracha Mayo

February 27, 2017 by D Durand 1 Comment

A good coleslaw can make for a great salad substitute or as a welcome addition to sandwiches like sliders and burgers. This Red Cabbage Cole Slaw with Sriracha Mayo has a great boost of color and flavor! Who says cole slaw is just for summer time? Contrary to popular belief, a well-made cole slaw likeRead More

Roasted Balsamic Broccoli- Vegetables don't have to be boring! This tasty recipe shakes things up by combining seasoned broccoli and balsamic vinegar.

Roasted Balsamic Broccoli

March 21, 2016 by Jody 5 Comments

If you and your family are bored with the same old side dishes night after night with your dinner, then it’s time to shake things up a bit and add some new flavor and texture. This tasty combo of balsamic vinegar and roasted broccoli is sure to be a favorite with the whole family. So give thisRead 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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