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Pork Cutlets with Mushrooms, Onions, and Sage- This frugal recipe pairs pork cutlets with flavorful ingredients in a creamy sauce. Enjoy over pasta or rice.

Pork Cutlets with Mushrooms, Onions, and Sage

April 20, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Pork loin is often on sale at our local grocery stores, and that means pork cutlets are not only super easy to make but budget friendly as well.  The addition of hearty mushrooms and onions in this recipe make a flavorful sauce. The real kick however, comes from the sage.  Sage is great alongside the earthy mushrooms.Read More

Salmon and Avocado Sandwich- This sandwich recipe is a delicious way to use leftover salmon. It's also loaded with creamy avocado and brussels sprouts.

Salmon and Avocado Sandwich

April 13, 2016 by D Durand 3 Comments

This salmon and avocado sandwich recipe makes a hearty lunch filled with superfoods! Whether using leftover salmon or cooking up a fillet or two, this super easy and healthy Salmon and Avocado Sandwich is all about delivering taste. Want to take a look and see under the hood? Alright, we got delicious salmon, a bit of sautéedRead More

Brownie Truffle Bites- This decadent dessert is a mix between chocolate brownies and bite-sized truffles. Try them the next time you crave chocolate!

Brownie Truffle Bites

April 11, 2016 by D Durand 4 Comments

You have heard of the Seven Deadly Sins, right? Well, now there’s eight. Yeppers! You heard me right, there’s another one. And I promise I didn’t mean to bring another evil thing into this world, it just happened. I minded my own business and then “it” happened and BAM! A dessert inspiration like none I’veRead More

7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions- These healthy alternatives are a great way to omit fat and sugar in your diet. Use them in your favorite recipes!

7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions

April 8, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

A new lifestyle change that involves giving up your favorite foods can be stressful, unenjoyable, and therefore unsuccessful! Who wants to feel deprived of their favorite flavors and textures? These 7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions include alternative ingredients that you can use in place of sugar, dairy, and flour in your favorite recipes. 7 Simple &Read More

Tilapia Bruschetta Sandwich- Colorful horseradish bruschetta is topped with tilapia to complete this open face sandwich recipe. Try it for your next lunch!

Tilapia Bruschetta Sandwich

April 6, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

When most people think of bruschetta, they think of grilled bread rubbed with garlic, topped with either chopped olives or tomatoes, and drizzled with olive oil. Not too bad, right? But, what if there was something else? What if someone (namely me) showed you a way to take the classic bruschetta to the next level?Read More

Chicken Quinoa Salad- This nutrient dense salad combines fresh fruit and vegetables with roasted chicken and quinoa. It's the perfect summer salad recipe!

Chicken Quinoa Salad

April 1, 2016 by D Durand 5 Comments

Summer is my favorite time of year, and the foods of summer are refreshingly light, so much so they’ll keep your spirits buoyed and your appetite craving more of the good stuff. Our Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe is representative of the vibe, spirit, and fun of summer. The quinoa with its nutty notes pairs well withRead 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

Baked Spaghetti Alfredo with Chopped Steak and Bacon

March 25, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Do you need something that’s super easy to make, delicious, and won’t break the bank? Of course, you do. Don’t we all more often than not? Well, how does this sound? Spaghetti, chopped steak, creamy Alfredo sauce, sweet onions, fresh green parsley, and a dump truck’s load of crispy bacon?  I mean really, how canRead 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

freezing ginger root

How to Freeze Raw Ginger Root

March 20, 2016 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I share money saving tips and easy cooking hacks as well as over 100 recipes. This tip for freezing raw ginger root prevents food waste and makes it easier to grate fresh ginger. I love the flavor that fresh ginger lends a dish, but I can never useRead More

how to make the fluffiest dairy-free chocolate frosting

How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting

March 19, 2016 by Alea Milham 17 Comments

Use this dairy-free chocolate frosting recipe to make fluffy frosting to top cakes, cupcakes and even cookies! I told my friend Stephanie that I would bring her chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting to co-op for her birthday. I knew that I needed to make them gluten-free and dairy-free, but I forgot to ask about anyRead More

Chicken Pot Pies

March 16, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

These homemade chicken pot pies are made in ramekins and the crust is made using puff pastry. Do you love homemade chicken pot pies? Do you think they are too hard to make them yourself? Jamie is sharing an easy way to make chicken pot pies yourself using puff pastry. This recipe is a greatRead More

14 Banana Recipes- Don't let those bananas on your counter go to waste. Enjoy them in these delicious breakfast, snack, and dessert recipes.

14 Banana Recipes

March 16, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

One good thing about bananas is that they are almost always cheap and in season, even the organic kind. They are the perfect portable fruit and have a wonderful sweet taste kids love. In fact, we nick-named my daughter “The Banana Queen” for a period because she loved bananas so much. I seemed to neverRead More

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

March 13, 2016 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

You can cook bacon in the oven. Seriously. This tip for how to cook bacon in the oven is from my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch. You are going to love this method once you realize how easy it is to bake bacon instead of cooking it on the stove top. When I cook bacon, I like to batch cook severalRead More

Use a pizza cutter to quickly cut bread into cubes when making croutons.

Garlic and Herb Croutons Recipe

March 12, 2016 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

This is a quick and easy crouton recipe that is made using sliced bread, olive oil, and spices. Homemade croutons are so good! Croutons also happen to be easy to make and cost so much less than buying them from the store, especially if you make them with homemade bread. Making homemade croutons also gives youRead More

14 Fresh Lemon Recipes- Check out this list of recipes that use fresh lemons for soups, breads, dinner entrees, desserts, and more.

14 Fresh Lemon Recipes

March 11, 2016 by Christine T 1 Comment

We are just winding down on citrus season, but lemons aren’t usually too expensive most of the time anyway. I really love a good lemon taste to just about anything. It’s acidity is sometimes the perfect balance in my recipes to make them taste just right. If lemon is something you really enjoy, check outRead More

Chicken Chili with Barley- Ditch the ground beef and give this chicken chili a try instead. It's a hearty recipe that will keep you warm on cold days.

Chicken Chili with Barley

March 9, 2016 by D Durand 6 Comments

When it is cold outside a nice hot bowl of awesomeness to ward off the bitter cold is definitely a good thing. And I have the perfect pot of awesomeness that I think you and your family will absolutely love. Try our Chicken Chili with Barley. This recipe is a great way to change upRead More

Meatless Cheese Stuffed Shells- Looking for meatless dinner ideas? This stuffed shells recipe is a simple and hearty meal loaded with spinach and cheese.

Meatless Cheese Stuffed Shells

March 7, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Meatless Cheese Stuffed Shells Pasta is always a favorite in our house, and these Meatless Cheese Stuffed Shells are definitely a great choice.  With the addition of spinach, these are a great hearty meal that everyone enjoys even without the traditional meat sauces that most pasta dishes include. I love simple meals, and this recipeRead More

14 Key Lime Recipes- Enjoy the tangy flavor of Key limes with these 14 recipes. They include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course dessert!

14 Key Lime Recipes

March 4, 2016 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The Key lime is mostly known for the ever famous pie that most people know and love, but Key limes can be used in so many ways and with this list of 14 Key Lime Recipes, you will find all kinds of ways to use them. On top of fun ways to use them inRead More

25 Weight Watchers Easter Recipes- Enjoy these Easter recipes without going over your Weight Watchers points. You'll find classic dishes and new favorites.

25 Weight Watchers Easter Recipes

March 3, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I love this list of Weight Watchers Easter Recipes.  Not only can you enjoy a traditional ham for Easter dinner, there are tons of great light versions of all the classic recipes. You can even have yummy deviled eggs on your Weight Watchers diet!  Substitute some of your classic cheesy and creamy dishes with lighter versionsRead 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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