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Homemade Seasoned Taco Meat Recipe

Homemade Seasoned Taco Meat

April 28, 2023 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Making homemade seasoned taco meat is easy. Even better, this taco meat recipe is a hit with my family! You will probably find all the spices you need to make the taco meat seasoning in your spice cupboard. Taco Tuesday is a very real thing in our house. However, my family is perfectly willing to eatRead More

Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

April 16, 2023 by Alea Milham 19 Comments

Combine the flavors of Mexican rice and the cooking style of Asian rice to create a unique Mexican fried rice recipe to serve for dinner on your next Taco Tuesday. This Mexican Fried Rice Recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional Mexican rice that is cooked in a saucy liquid. Traditional Mexican rice is delicious, but weRead More

spicy lentil soup recipe in a white bowl

Spicy Lentil Soup

February 25, 2023 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This spicy lentil soup recipe is filling and delicious! I was so excited about discovering one-pound bags of organic beans marked down to 50 cents that I did not look carefully at the varieties I was picking up. At first, I was disappointed when I realized that one of the bags I brought home turnedRead More

balsamic glazed salmon recipe

Balsamic Glazed Salmon

February 24, 2023 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This balsamic glazed salmon recipe is so flavorful, yet easy to make. My next-door neighbor brought over a salmon steak from her last fishing trip. The steak was so big that it barely fit in a 13 x 9 pan even once cut up. I decided to cook it for some of my neighbors whoRead More

apple cinnamon trail mix recipe

Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

February 21, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect blend of salty and sweet and doesn’t contain candy. We do a lot of hiking in the warm months and snowshoeing in the winter. I like to bring granola bars and trail mix to snack on while we are out. I created this Apple Cinnamon TrailRead More

Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels

February 6, 2023 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This puff pastry pizza wheels recipe is a family favorite! While parties are a lot of fun, planning and organizing them when there are so many other things going on can be stressful. One way I have found that allows me to throw a party with minimal work is to host an open house andRead More

hot pizza dip recipe in a pie dish

Layered Hot Pizza Dip

February 1, 2023 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This layered hot pizza dip recipe with pepperonis is always a hit at parties! Are you getting excited about the Big Game? Is your favorite team still in the running? My team is! So I am planning our Super Bowl party. How to Make Pizza Dip At every Big Game party, a large portion ofRead More

roasted asparagus recipe

Roasted Asparagus with Dijon Dressing

January 28, 2023 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This roasted asparagus recipe with Dijon Dressing is a flavorful twist on baked asparagus. This asparagus recipe is “knock your socks off” delicious! Seriously, even people who think they don’t like asparagus, like this roasted asparagus with Dijon dressing. The Dijon dressing creates a flavorful balance that enhances the flavor of the asparagus without masking orRead More

southwest egg puffs recipe

Southwest Egg Puffs

January 22, 2023 by Alea Milham 17 Comments

These Southwest Egg Puffs have all the spices of your favorite southwestern dishes in a low-carb breakfast recipe. We call this egg dish Fiesta Egg Puffs because they are like a party in your mouth! I love egg puffs. They are a fast, easy, filling meal any time of the day. I add vegetable pureeRead More

sauteed asparagus recipe in a bowl

Sautéed Asparagus Recipe with Garlic

January 18, 2023 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More

Teriyaki chicken on a white platter.

Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

January 17, 2023 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

This Teriyaki Chicken recipe is easy to make! We make this easy teriyaki chicken recipe a couple of times a month because it’s a family favorite. This oven-baked teriyaki chicken can be made with chicken thighs or breasts. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken for this recipe. I usually use thighs because they areRead More

garlic green beans in a serving bowl

Garlic Green Beans

January 15, 2023 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This garlic green beans recipe can be made with fresh green beans or frozen green beans. If you have read the ingredient list on my vegetable recipes you probably think I am too lazy to cook any recipe that calls for more than 5 ingredients. Well, you are right, I am lazy, but that isRead More

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

January 14, 2023 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This homemade Blackberry Cobbler recipe is easy and delicious!   I make a lot of berry cobblers and fruit crips because they are quick and easy to make. And since I’m using fruit, I tell myself that they are healthier than other desserts. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses fresh blackberries. I sprinkle sugar, cornstarch,Read More

Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January

Healthy Dinner Meal Plan for January

January 1, 2023 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Do you wish you had time to create a healthy dinner menu plan for your family? I have joined up with several food bloggers to create a Meal Plan with 31 easy, healthy, and quick dinner recipes. We have compiled 31 healthy dinner recipes that are easy to make and come together quickly. We have also gathered aRead More

7 Ways To Save On Christmas Dinner

November 24, 2022 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If saving money throughout the holidays is important to you, then here are 7 Ways To Save On Christmas Dinner that you will appreciate. When cutting back on extra holiday expenses, you don’t want to sacrifice flavor or food quality. With these tips, you won’t have to! You’ll be able to host your family andRead More

pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes in a casserole dish

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sweet Potatoes

October 30, 2022 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes recipe makes a delicious side dish. I love sweet potatoes, but I don’t like Candied Yams with Marshmallows. At all! So I buy fresh sweet potatoes instead and make a sweet potato dish from scratch. This recipe for pumpkin pie spiced sweet potatoes is very easy to assemble. IRead More

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

September 26, 2022 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This pumpkin zucchini muffins recipe combines the flavors of two of our favorite muffin recipes! Fall means pumpkin everything, but as a gardener, it also means we are overrun with zucchini. It is easy to find ways to use pumpkins but after a summer of me serving zucchini and squash as a side dish, itRead More

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

September 22, 2022 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds recipe is a delicious twist on roasted pumpkin seeds! Make sure you save your pumpkin seeds when you carve pumpkins or make homemade pumpkin puree this fall. Pumpkin seeds are not only edible, but they are also delicious. You can even eat them raw if you like, but my favoriteRead More

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Granola Coated Caramel Apple

August 15, 2022 by D Durand 3 Comments

This Granola Coated Caramel Apple is the perfect treat to serve at your fall parties! There is nothing as yummy as a caramel apple, unless of course, you are talking about this delicious Granola Coated Caramel Apple.  This is a great choice for someone who loves a bit of crunch on their apple.  The bestRead More

lemon rice krispie treats recipe - a no-bake dessert

Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

June 30, 2022 by Ann 5 Comments

This lemon meringue rice krispie treats recipe has a bright flavor and is easy to make. You may think cereal treats are just for kids, but this recipe for Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats is a perfect choice for sharing with anyone.  They are so delicious and upscale for a cereal treat that they could even beRead 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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