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10 Amazing Artichoke Recipes including artichoke appetizer recipes, artichoke dinner recipes, how to cook an artichoke and how to freeze artichokes.

10 Amazing Artichoke Recipes

May 4, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Most of the year, artichokes are not reasonably priced. Because of this, when their season happens, it is a good idea to stock up on them. The best part of an artichoke is the heart, of course. You can save these in oil. For instructions on how to preserve artichokes, as well as great artichokeRead More

A chocolate cupcake with homemade chocolate crisco frosting.

Chocolate Crisco Frosting

May 2, 2015 by Alea Milham 17 Comments

This chocolate Crisco frosting recipe holds up well in warmer weather! Why would you make chocolate icing with Crisco shortening? I answer this in detail in my Vanilla Crisco Frosting recipe, but the main reasons are: Shortening is a solid at room temperature, so frosting made with Crisco holds up better in warm weather thanRead More

How to Make Sun Tea with Kids

How to Make Sun Tea with Kids

May 1, 2015 by Jody 4 Comments

I remember my mom filling a large glass jar with water, and several tea bags to sit in the sun. Hours later it would be sweetened with sugar and transferred to the refrigerator making our family’s favorite beverage: sun tea. It was especially refreshing to drink in the hot summer days. Do you have fond memories fromRead More

10 Great Chia Seed Recipes including chia seed pudding, chia seed muffins, how to eat chia seeds and chia seed nutrition information.

10 Great Chia Seed Recipes

April 30, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Chia seeds are a superfood and many people are looking for ways to add them into their diet these days. It’s no wonder since chia seeds are full of nutritional goodness such as magnesium, fiber, protein and even calcium. They are also filled with antioxidants. Chia seeds have been around for a while and haveRead More

Black Bean Chocolate Pudding

Black Bean Chocolate Pudding

April 29, 2015 by Emily 2 Comments

Chocolate and black beans may seem like an odd pair, but let me fill you in on a little secret. With just a few more ingredients you can make chocolate pudding that has half the ingredients of the store bought stuff and is even a little healthier. How can chocolate pudding be healthy? A SnackRead More

10 Delicious Rhubarb Recipes including Rhubarb jams, rhubarb desserts, rhubarb drinks and other easy rhubarb recipes.

10 Delicious Rhubarb Recipes

April 27, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Rhubarb season is here! Whether you grow your own rhubarb or found a great deal at the farmers’ market, we have found some new rhubarb recipes for you to try. When most people think of rhubarb, they think of strawberry rhubarb pie. While the two pair well together in a pie, and it is the classicRead More

Seasoned Salt Recipe: How to Make a Substitute for Herbamare

April 24, 2015 by Alea Milham 23 Comments

  Instead of buying Herbamare or another type of Seasoned Salt, I make my own. Even if I didn’t grow my own herbs and dry my herbs, it would still be more frugal for me to make my own seasoned salt recipe at home as most of the ingredients are commonly found in the spice cupboard.Read More

10 Comforting Amish Recipes with Amish friendship bread starter, Amish Potato Salad, Homemade Amish Egg Noodles and other classic Amish Dishes.

10 Comforting Amish Recipes

April 20, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

The Amish are known for a lot of things but did you know they have some of the best food and recipes, too? There is something so comforting about a totally homemade dish. It is sadly a hard thing to find in our fast paced, modern world now. The recipes included in this post areRead More

Rocky Road Fudge Recipe - A delicious chocolate fudge recipe with miniature marshmallows and nuts in it. Includes tip to keep the marshmallows from melting.

Rocky Road Fudge

April 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts – what an amazing combination! When I was making Rocky Road Bark, I started thinking that a Rocky Road Fudge would be incredibly awesome…and it is! This is now my favorite fudge recipe. The chewy marshmallows and crunchy almonds make a wonderful contrast to the creamy fudge. This rocky road fudge recipe isRead More

Learn how to freeze asparagus and try these 15 asparagus recipes, including asparagus breakfast dishes, asparagus pasta dishes, asparagus fries, and more!

15 Asparagus Recipes + How to Freeze Asparagus

April 13, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Learn how to freeze asparagus when it is in season and make 15 asparagus recipes to enjoy it all year. When I was a child, my mom grew some asparagus and I remember how disappointed I was when I found out it takes years for asparagus to mature for harvesting. I was fascinated that itRead More

Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

April 10, 2015 by Jody 8 Comments

If you have been considering trying canning but not ready to take the plunge into purchasing all the equipment or putting in the time then I have a perfect recipe for you to try.  This easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is a simple way to test the waters and get your feet wet in  canning . DeliciousRead More

10 Savory Okra Recipes including okra chips, pickled okra recipes, gumbo, fried okra, okra fritters recipe and even an okra dip recipe!

10 Savory Okra Recipes

April 7, 2015 by Christine T 1 Comment

Okra is one of those vegetables that people either love or hate, I think. If you are reading this, I am going to assume you are not the latter since there are 10 awesome recipes here for okra and some information on how to deal with an over-abundance of it since it is in seasonRead More

Basic white bread recipe with yeast that makes two loaves. This is an oven bread recipe from scratch. Includes step by step bread recipe instructions

Basic White Bread Recipe

April 1, 2015 by Christine T 16 Comments

Use this basic white bread recipe to make homemade bread for your family. Nothing comes out of the oven to as much anticipation as a fragrant loaf of homemade bread. The mouth-watering aroma and the flavor of a crusty end piece will encourage a repeat performance. Nothing satisfies quite like a warm slice of freshRead More

10 Delicious Lime Recipes including lime dressing, a lime chicken recipe, lime rice, lime cilantro butter, lime drinks recipes and how to freeze limes.

10 Delicious Lime Recipes

March 30, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Limes are currently in season and this means that you will probably find some awesome deals on them. I have seen them as low as 20 cents each here, but I live in the Pacific Northwest so that is a great price for us. When fruit and vegetables go on season, I like to stockRead More

Learn how to freeze strawberries when they are in season to use throughout the year, and enjoy them in 15 delicious strawberry recipes.

15 Strawberry Recipes + How to Freeze Strawberries

March 24, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Learn how to freeze strawberries and enjoy them in these 15 strawberry recipes. I always get super excited when strawberry season starts. I am a huge fan of them and it practically kills me to have to take them off my shopping list during the off-season because of the high prices. Fortunately, strawberries are easyRead More

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe with instruction on proofing yeast bread. Try making cinnamon raisin bread at home with this easy cinnamon raisin bread recipe.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

March 19, 2015 by Christine T 5 Comments

There is no other baked good that can rival the fragrance of freshly baked cinnamon bread. If your family has a habit of disappearing into separate corners or rooms, try baking a batch of Cinnamon Raisin Bread; they’ll come running the moment they smell the delightful aroma coming from your oven. Delicious warm or cold,Read More

Strawberry and Spinach Wraps Recipe

Strawberry, Spinach, and “Chicken” Wraps

March 18, 2015 by Alea Milham

I have shared before that my husband feels better when he eats less meat. When we go out to dinner I usually order steak and a baked potato and my husband orders a salad. The server always gives my dinner to my husband and gives me his salad. We used to say something; now weRead More

Quick and Easy Chocolate Raspberry Bark Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Bark Recipe

March 13, 2015 by Alea Milham 19 Comments

This chocolate raspberry bark recipe only uses 2 ingredients and comes together quickly. Last week, I invited some friends over to serve as “taste testers”. I had a hodgepodge of recipes that I was loosely pulling together to create a dinner. At the last minute, I decided I wanted to serve a dessert, but IRead More

Easy loaded baked potato salad recipe.

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

March 12, 2015 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This loaded baked potato salad recipe is a family favorite. It is made with red potatoes, cheddar cheese, and bacon. What could be better for your next potluck, barbecue, or party than a hearty and flavorful potato salad? Even better, how about a potato salad that is reminiscent of a steakhouse favorite? This potato saladRead More

10 Delicious Cabbage Recipes

10 Delicious Cabbage Recipes

March 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There is probably a reason that cabbage is such a big part of early spring time recipes and that reason is most likely that it happens to be in season. Look at St. Patrick’s Day; cabbage is a big part of most people’s meals. I like to use cabbage in many ways that lettuce canRead 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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