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Surprising Uses for Kitchen Appliances

Surprising Uses for Kitchen Appliances

October 27, 2014 by Christine T 4 Comments

Most of us have the common kitchen appliances such as a coffee maker, high powered blender, dishwasher and microwave. You use them for their intended purpose, but doesn’t it sometimes seem like with the amount of money you spent on them you should be able to use them for more? Here are some awesome andRead More

25 Paleo Snack Recipes

25 Paleo Snack Recipes

October 24, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We get use to grabbing snacks from the vending machine, and forget out bad they are for us.  When you make the effort to change your eating habits, and begin the Paleo eating lifestyle, snacks seem to disappear rather quickly.  Here are 25 Paleo Snack Recipes that are mouthwatering, easy, and seemingly too good toRead More

Soup Recipes to Warm Your Belly

Soup Recipes to Warm Your Belly

October 23, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

As the weather becomes colder, I crave comfort foods that can warm me from the inside out. These nourishing, delicious homemade soup recipes can do just that. It can get bone-chilling cold in the high desert in the winter. People think of the desert as a warm place, but we often drop down to -7Read More

Pesto Green Beans with Sliced Almonds

Pesto Green Beans with Sliced Almonds

October 21, 2014 by Emily Leave a Comment

Do you ever feel bored or burnt out when trying to decide on a vegetable to prepare with your meals? Vegetables are a valuable part of our daily diet, so don’t avoid them or settle on the same ways to prepare them day in and day out. While green beans are technically a fruit, theyRead More

25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes

25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes

October 16, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

One of the biggest complaints we hear about changing to a Paleo diet is the fact that many of the recipes take so much work or prep. This list of 25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes is simply perfect for those people who are busy and can’t take hours each day to cook for their family.Read More

Cajun Tofu and Pasta Skillet

October 13, 2014 by Alea Milham

Why did no-one ever tell me how easy it is to whip up a quick dinner using tofu? You hear about all the health benefits of tufu, but why doesn’t anyone mention how easy it is to cook with tofu? Several months ago, I started consuming more soy since it is a cholesterol-free form ofRead More

25 Paleo Breakfast Recipes

25 Paleo Breakfast Recipes

October 8, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you come from a home where breakfast traditionally means biscuits, wraps or pancakes, going Paleo can seem daunting.  These 25 Paleo Breakfast Recipes are amazing substitutes for your classic versions.  Not only will you find wonderful high protein meal choices that are traditional for breakfast, you’ll see wonderful granola, muffins and even waffles!  IRead More

Apple Pie Caramel Apple - A Gourmet Caramel Apple Recipe

Apple Pie Caramel Apple

October 6, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

Apple pie and caramel apples are two of the most delicious and sought after flavors of fall, putting them together just had to be a great idea, And it really is.  Fresh, crunchy apples coated in caramel and then apple pie spice laced white chocolate and finished off with a graham cracker “crust”.  These areRead More

Dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Latte made with Silk Almondmilk

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 30, 2014 by Alea Milham

After discovering that my oldest son could not have dairy, it took us a while to discover Silk Vanilla Almondmilk, but once we did, my kids and I fell in love with the flavor. Even those of us who can have milk, prefer Silk Almondmilk over traditional dairy milk. We could easily become a dairy-freeRead More

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

September 26, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe is easy to make. I am the only hardcore football fan in my house. The rest of my family only watches the game with me for the food. So I try to make some tasty dishes to reward them for keeping me company. I like to create a mixRead More

Mocha Fudge No Bake Cookies Recipe

Mocha Fudge No Bake Cookies

September 26, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

  If you are a fan of traditional no bake cookies and a lover of coffee, or even if  you have never had them before this recipe is a delicious twist on an old favorite. Combining the flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and coffee with the texture of oatmeal creates yummy no bake cookie thatRead More

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Casserole Recipe with Tater Tots

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Casserole

September 24, 2014 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This is the original Buffalo Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe! Looking for an easy casserole recipe? This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole has a layer of buffalo ranch chicken topped with tater tots and cheese making it a favorite with my whole family. My kids range in age between 7 and 24, so finding foods thatRead More

15 Mouthwatering Meatless Meals

15 Mouthwatering Meatless Meals

September 23, 2014 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This post on Meatless Meals has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms, Foodie.com and Mode Media. All opinions are my own. Check out Mouthwatering Meatless Meals by Alea Milham at Foodie.com I have been cutting back on the animal products that I consume. We have always eaten meatless meals 1 – 2 nights a week, butRead More

Vegetable Lasagna with Artichokes and spinach

Artichoke Lasagna

September 21, 2014 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Ever since my sister told me about buying frozen artichoke hearts, I have been taken with the idea of making an artichoke lasagna. I ended up making  artichoke lasagna several different ways because I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to make it. I kept playing around with the concept until I created a recipeRead More

Orange Rice with Cranberries

Orange Rice Recipe with Cranberries

September 17, 2014 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This orange rice recipe is flavored with cranberries and orange zest. I like to serve a sit-down dinner for my family. Even on busy nights. While planning ahead and prepping meals in advance usually works there are times when plans fall apart. So I like to have a plan B. For those days when plansRead More

Parmesan Crusted Fried Green Beans

Parmesan Crusted Fried Green Beans

September 16, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

  I occasionally take a healthy vegetable and turn it into a a completely fattening and delicious side. I cant help it, while I love my veggies fresh, steamed, boiled, or baked..sometimes they cry out to be deep fried.  Like green beans, delicious with a little butter and bacon, sauteed in olive oil, or evenRead More

Zesty Skillet Ratatouille

September 15, 2014 by Alea Milham

This quick and easy Zesty Skillet Ratatouille recipe is made on the stovetop using only one pan. The first time I made ratatouille for my family, my daughter said it was “just a cooked salad” and asked to put salad dressing on it. I thought about it, realized she had a pretty good point, andRead More

Steak and Potato Soup Recipe - This hearty and delicious steak and potato soup is perfect for rainy or cold evenings.

Steak and Potato Soup

September 10, 2014 by Jody 2 Comments

This is a hearty steak and potato soup that you can eat with a fork and a spoon, and is the result of a rainy afternoon that  called out for soup. My husband would eat steak and homemade mashed potatoes every night of the week if he could, but I wanted something a little different,Read More

Vegetable Rice Cups Recipe plus tips for cooking with kids

Vegetable Rice Cups + Tips for Cooking with Kids

September 8, 2014 by Alea Milham

My youngest son is a very picky eater. I am always looking for new ways to adapt recipes to make them palatable to him. There is no way he is going to eat a broccoli casserole at this time. However, if I switch the vegetables, increase the rice, decrease the cheese, and cook the casseroleRead More

Dairy-free Mixed Berry and Cream Popsicle recipe

Dairy-Free Mixed Berry and Cream Popsicles

September 2, 2014 by Alea Milham

I was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 28. That was 20 years ago, but if you are a regular reader you know that I never complain about arthritis pain. Why? Because I learned a trick that greatly reduces my pain: I stay active! It is completely counter-intuitive, but no matter how bad I feelRead 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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