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Gallery of Favorites – The Pumpkin Edition

November 23, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites!   This week we are featuring three delicious Pumpkin Recipes: Pumpkin Cheesecake from The Wholesome Life, Spicy Pumpkin and Red Chile Soupfrom MJ’s Kitchen, and Pumpkin Biscuits and Pumpkin Compound Butter from Winelady Cooks.Read More

Make Your Own Spice Mixes

November 20, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can save money by making your own spices mixes. Many like poultry seasoning mix and pumpkin pie spice can be made from herbs and spices that you already have in your pantry. Making your own spices mixes is frugal, but it also allows you to tailor them to suit your family’s taste. You mightRead More

Hearth and Soul Hop – The Hearty Dinners Edition

November 13, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls!  You can find me sharing links to entries on my Pinterest Boards. My highlights from visiting last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Spicy Moroccan Chili Roasted Butternut Squash andRead More

How to Make Herbs de Provence spice mix

How to Make Herbs de Provence

November 12, 2012 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Sometimes when I am making a stew or a dish, I have trouble deciding which spices I want to use. That is when I turn to Herbs de Provence. It is a unique combination of herbs and creates a lovely base flavor. Herbs de Provence is mild in flavor, but the inclusion of rosemary andRead More

turkey and rice recipe using leftover turkey in a bowl

Turkey and Rice Soup

November 8, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Make the most of your leftover turkey with this comforting Turkey and Rice Soup recipe, ideal for chilly, blustery evenings. I use leftover turkey in many recipes, but my absolute favorite, must-make-every-single-year leftover turkey recipe is Turkey and Rice Soup. This soup is quick and easy to make. It’s also frugal to make with ThanksgivingRead More

Chicken and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

November 7, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This stuffed acorn squash recipe is filled with chicken, rice, and spices. Stuffed acorn squash is a wonderful way to camouflage leftovers. It is such an elegant dish that nobody would suspect that you are repurposing leftover chicken and rice. However, it is so delicious that it would be worth the effort to make, evenRead More

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Rice Lasagna

November 1, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This Rice Lasagna recipe is so easy to make. It has the flavors of a traditional lasagna, but the noodle layers are replaced with cooked rice. This Rice Lasagna recipe is inspired by a dish a friend made for my family. She knew most of us could not eat gluten, so she made lasagna andRead More

Lemon Pepper Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Lemon Pepper Brussels Sprouts

October 29, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last month my friend Glenna shared her recipe for Brussels Sprouts with me. Her recipe was so good that I just had to pass it on. This is a quick and easy recipe for Brussels sprout that is delicious in its simplicity. Brussels Sprouts are in season and have been on sale recently. You can find themRead More

HomemadeWhip Cream Recipe

Vanilla Whipped Cream

October 28, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This holiday season when you make home pies and puddings why don’t you top them with homemade whipped cream. It is easy to make and comes together fast. I put my whipped cream in a frosting decorator press to dispense it because it looks fancy. 🙂 Desserts I will be topping with Vanilla Whipped Cream:Read More

Gallery of Favorites: Pancakes and Flat Bread

October 26, 2012 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring 3 unique and savory recipes: Savory Squash Pancakes, Wild Rice Pancakes, and Amaranth and Potato Flat Bread. Savory Squash Pancakes from Healthy Frugalista Wild Rice Pancakes from Prudent LivingRead More

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Recipe with cinnamon honey glaze

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Honey Glaze

October 25, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

We enjoy Hasselback Potatoes, so I decided to try making Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Instead of going with savory herbs, I combined butter, honey, cinnamon, and ginger. And they were amazingly delicious! My kids have asked me to serve these for Thanksgiving this year. I love it when my kids ask me to cook vegetables. TheRead More

Hasselback Red Potatoes

October 16, 2012 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Hasselback potatoes are amazingly delicious! Even better, they are lower in fat than baked potatoes or Twice Baked Potatoes. And they are so easy to make! This week when I made Hasselback Potatoes, I decided to use smaller red potatoes instead of russet potatoes. It was a little harder to get the spices between theRead More

Gallery of Favorites – Pumpkin Doughnuts

October 12, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites!   This week we are featuring two pumpkin doughnuts recipes: Pumpkin Doughnuts from Gastronomical Sovereignty and   Pumpkin Doughnuts with Spiced Buttermilk Glaze from Girlichef. Both recipes capture the delightful flavors of fall.   Pumpkin Doughnuts with SpicedRead More

Chicken and summer squash skillet recipe

Chicken and Summer Squash

October 9, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Last week I attended the Savvy Blogging Summit and was away from home for 4 days. After 4 days of shifting on their own for meals, my husband and kids were all eager for me to cook dinner for them. I really wanted to accommodate them, and made plans to make Garlic chicken and Sauteed Squash. ButRead More

Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

October 9, 2012 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

If you’re a fan of hands-off cooking like I am, especially on those hectic days, then slow cooker chicken recipes are a lifesaver. They turn simple poultry into tender, flavorful meals without much effort. I’ve gathered all our Crock Pot and slow cooker recipes featuring chicken or other poultry—from whole birds and broths to dipsRead More

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Menu Plan – Week of October 8th

October 7, 2012 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I was out of town most of last week and am looking forward to getting back in the kitchen and making some comfort food! I am out of chicken stock, so I am going to roast a chicken which will provide me with bones to make broth and lots of leftover chicken that I canRead More

Pumpkin Chai Fudge

October 3, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

This pumpkin chai fudge recipe includes real chai tea!   Pumpkin Fudge is very popular in our house. The last time I was making it, I decided to combine the flavors of my Chai Tea Fudge with my Pumpkin fudge. I tweaked both recipes a little and came up with a new family favorite. I steepedRead More

Rocky Road Candy Recipe

Rocky Road Bark

October 2, 2012 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Once the kids start school it seems like party season begins. Sometimes we are asked to bring an item and for some occasions we want to bring a hostess gift. In most cases chocolate serves the purpose. Bark recipes are fast and easy, so they allow me to fit a homemade gift into my hecticRead More

Hearth and Soul Hop – Tastes Like Autumn

September 25, 2012 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls!  You can find the Hearth and Soul Hosts sharing links to entries on the Hearth and Soul Hop Facebook Page, Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter at @HearthNSoulHop. My highlights from visiting lastRead More

Hearth and Soul Hop – The Vegetarian Recipe Edition

September 18, 2012 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls!  You can find the Hearth and Soul Hosts sharing links to entries on the Hearth and Soul Hop Facebook Page, Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter at @HearthNSoulHop. I am featuring several ofRead 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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