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Postcard Gingerbread Cookies- These gingerbread postcards are festive and fun to personalize. Don't forget to leave a few of these cookies out for Santa!

Postcard Gingerbread Cookies

December 10, 2015 by D Durand 1 Comment

We all know any good Santa worth his (or her) salt loves cookies. So, it’s obligatory to set out a plate of freshly baked goodies to keep Santa happy. Everybody knows the happier Santa is, the better the gifts! Not any old cookie will do, don’t cha know? Santa doesn’t like boring. It is commonRead More

Easy Homemade Polenta- This creamy polenta recipe is inexpensive and easy to make. It is delicious served warm or sliced into patties for frying.

Easy Homemade Polenta

December 9, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

I have been purchasing polenta in tubes from the grocery store occasionally ever since I discovered it 2 years ago. We love to slice and fry it in just a tiny bit of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. However, the tube runs about $4 and for a single dinner side.  That is prettyRead More

10 Delicious Orange Recipes featuring candied orange peels, orange cranberry rice, orange drinks, orange desserts and orange glazes.

10 Delicious Orange Recipes

December 8, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Oranges have a way of brightening up any recipe and adding something extra to it. You can use oranges in so many ways from desserts to savory dishes with beef and chicken. When citrus like oranges are in season, you should stock up since they can last a long time and can be preserved inRead More

Homemade Fudge Recipes- Making your own fudge is really easy. You can keep it simple with a traditional recipe or mix it up with flavors like Rocky Road.

Homemade Fudge Recipes

December 7, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The first time I made fudge, I somehow managed to ruin it. I am not sure how that happened because it is fairly easy to make. My mom used to make fudge every year and I always look forward to it. She makes a traditional chocolate fudge and a peanut butter one and they areRead More

Pears in Hot Buttered Rum Sauce

Pears in Hot Buttered Rum Sauce

December 5, 2015 by Jody 6 Comments

  This dessert while it sounds and looks a little high brow and complicated to make is actually very simple and takes about 15 minutes start to finish.   Impress your dinner guests with your culinary skills or treat your family after Sunday supper.  Pears are a wonderful lightly flavored fruit that take on and enhanceRead More

Mini Brownies with Marshmallow Cream and Blueberry Drizzle- You're sure to enjoy these little brownies with sweet marshmallow and homemade blueberry sauce.

Mini Brownies with Marshmallow Cream and Blueberry Drizzle

December 4, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Blueberries are a very versatile fruit, and it pairs well with both sweet desserts and savory entrees. Here I made a quick and super easy dessert treat that combines both cooked and fresh blueberries, some fun marshmallow cream, and freshly baked from scratch brownies. I must say this was an instant winner at our humbleRead More

Chicken, Broccoli, and Tomato Sami- Tower this sandwich high with chicken, broccoli, and fresh tomato. It's a recipe that is different and delicious.

Chicken, Broccoli, and Tomato Sami

December 3, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

The Chicken, Broccoli, and Tomato Sami, or the CBT for short, was built for those food moments when something different and delicious is what you crave. Like a lot of my creations, this one was inspired by my kids. How so, you ask? Well, there is a certain fast food chain that one of myRead More

Quick and Easy Candy-Bark-Recipes

Candy Bark Recipes

December 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are a fan of bark, then here are Quick and Easy Candy Bark Recipes to inspire you to make your own at home and you will see just how simple they are to make! Candy bark makes a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors. Bark is a classic candy to make for justRead More

Butternut Squash Potato Soup- The squash, potatoes, and seasonings in this recipe create savory and robust flavors. Enjoy this homemade soup all winter!

Butternut Squash Potato Soup

December 2, 2015 by D Durand 2 Comments

The leaves are a falling and shortly the denuded trees will give way to winter. Winter is winter and for most of us it means cooler temperatures. For me, a good soup makes cold weather, gray skies, and shorter days bearable. I have created a savory Butternut Squash Potato Soup. Historically squash soups can beRead More

12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes- Learn how to quickly seed a pomegranate. Once you have the juicy seeds, you can try these wonderful pomegranate recipes!

12 Delicious Pomegranate Recipes

December 1, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

The pomegranate is one of those fruits that you almost have to buy in season because when it isn’t in season, it can be quite expensive. It is also one of those fruits that many people don’t know how to properly cut or eat so they stay away from it because they don’t want theRead More

Delicious homemade peppermint hot chocolate recipe using crushed candy canes.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

November 27, 2015 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This homemade peppermint hot chocolate recipe is made with crushed candy canes and dark chocolate chips. Yesterday was our first real snowstorm. It has snowed a few times this year, but it has always been a small amount that quickly melted. Yesterday when we woke there was already 6 inches on the ground and itRead More

Pea and Pan Fried Corn Soup- This pea soup recipe is the perfect antidote for a chilly fall day. Top each bowl off with homemade rustic croutons.

Pea and Pan Fried Corn Soup

November 25, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

The days are getting shorter, the nights are cool and getting cooler. The leaves have begun the yearly plummet to the ground, and the birds will soon migrate beyond our borders to warmer climates. These are the signs and symptoms of autumn. This is the season where we begin to don thinker socks, and sweatersRead More

Garlic & Kale Breadsticks with Honey Herb Butter- These homemade breadsticks are baked with flavorful ingredients and topped with a delicious herb butter.

Garlic & Kale Breadsticks with Honey Herb Butter

November 24, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

This recipe for Garlic & Kale Breadsticks with Honey Herb Butter is going to be a new favorite.  It will look like you slaved in your kitchen for hours, but these breadsticks are simple to make and so delicious.  They are perfect alongside your next family dinner or with a warm bowl of your favorite soup. GarlicRead 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

25 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

25 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 22, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If you are like most people, the feast you had at Thanksgiving was more than you and your guests could handle and now you are left with lots of leftovers. Instead of throwing them out later, why not use them up and make these awesome recipes that allow you to indulge just a little longerRead More

Tips for Creating the Perfect Gingerbread House- These tips will show you what it takes to build a gingerbread house that stays together and looks great!

Tips for Creating the Perfect Gingerbread House

November 20, 2015 by Christine T 3 Comments

It’s something on just about everyone’s list of things to make every holiday season: a gingerbread house. The biggest problem with gingerbread houses is they look fairly simply, but when you get to making one, you often find out they are anything but that. So much goes into making one that there are so manyRead More

How to Make Divinity - Divinity Recipe and tutorial demonstrating how to make divinity from scratch. Divinity makes a lovely and frugal food gift.

How to Make Divinity Candy – Recipe with Picture Tutorial

November 19, 2015 by Alea Milham 28 Comments

I am going to beg the forgiveness of all of my healthy readers in advance. I have already secured it from my IRL friends by letting them serve as taste testers for this delicious homemade divinity recipe. 🙂 I enjoy baking and making candy during the holiday season, but when doing a lot of bakingRead More

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes- Give your traditional meatball recipe a healthy twist with the addition of zucchini and sweet potatoes.

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes

November 19, 2015 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini and Sweet Potatoes Okay, I am a carnivore. There I said it. But I am unapologetic about it, because meat, when prepared well, is delicious. That being said, one of my favorite ways to consume this protein is in meatball form. Yes, meatballs. Don’t be afraid. I remember a time whenRead More

14 Savory Cauliflower Recipes- Brush up on the types of cauliflower and how to best store them. You'll want to give these savory cauliflower recipes a try!

14 Savory Cauliflower Recipes

November 17, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

If I had to name a favorite vegetable, cauliflower would definitely be up there. It’s low carb, mild tasting enough that it is so versatile, and usually not too expensive to purchase. There are several kinds of cauliflower as well and how you store them really does matter. If you are a big fan ofRead More

Mocha Cookie Crumble Latte- Try this mocha latte recipe for a sweet and decadent dessert beverage. It has a cookies and cream favor that is so delightful!

Mocha Cookie Crumble Latte

November 17, 2015 by Ann Leave a Comment

To say we love coffee drinks is an understatement, and this Mocha Cookie Crumble Latte is a great choice for any cool day.  A homemade version of your favorite coffee shop latte is much easier than you think.  Grab a few simple ingredients you already have in your home, and then create a yummy drink.Read 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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