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This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn't your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl.

Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili

November 10, 2023 by Ann 8 Comments

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn’t your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl. Toss the ingredients in a crockpot and let it cook while you work or enjoy the beautiful fall weather. There are few things better than coming in from a day ofRead More

jalapen popper turkey chili - a delicious twist on white chili

Jalapeno Popper Turkey Chili

February 23, 2018 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This Jalapeno Popper Turkey Chili recipe comes together easily for a flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. National Chili Day is the perfect excuse to cook up a pot of chili! I made a family favorite: jalapeno popper turkey chili. If you are a regular reader, you have probably noticed that my family loves JalapenoRead More

Chicken Chili with Barley- Ditch the ground beef and give this chicken chili a try instead. It's a hearty recipe that will keep you warm on cold days.

Chicken Chili with Barley

March 9, 2016 by D Durand 6 Comments

When it is cold outside a nice hot bowl of awesomeness to ward off the bitter cold is definitely a good thing. And I have the perfect pot of awesomeness that I think you and your family will absolutely love. Try our Chicken Chili with Barley. This recipe is a great way to change upRead More

Slow Cooker White Chili

October 21, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®,  I created two #FreshFinds recipes, Slower Cooker White Chili and Fiesta Cornbread, using Lindsay Peppers from Save Mart. Fall means chili at our house and chili means cornbread. And not just any cornbread, but Fiesta Cornbread! The Fiesta Cornbread has a touch of heat and lotsRead More

Making Chili with Leftovers and Repurposing Leftover Chili

February 14, 2012 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

 Chili Pie is a delicious way to repurpose leftover chili! Making Chili with Leftovers: I have found that I can get my kids to eat just about anything if I season it with cumin, so that makes chili the perfect dinner to use up the leftover bits in the fridge. I have been know to addRead More

Chili Pasta Bake Recipe

Chili Pasta Bake

April 18, 2011 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This hearty chili pasta bake recipe is a family favorite! Last week when I made Chili Stuffed Potatoes, I made a double batch of chili. Instead of serving the leftovers for lunch, I repurposed the leftover chili to make a Chili Pasta Bake and it was a hit with my entire family. This Chili PastaRead More

Quick and Easy Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe

Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes

April 11, 2011 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This Chili Stuffed Baked Potatoes Recipe is a delicious way to serve chili!   I know most of you are enjoying lovely weather, but it is rather cold at my place. After we come in from blanketing horses, draining hoses, and covering plants to protect them from the freezing temperatures, we need something hearty to warm usRead More

Lentil and Cauliflower Chili

October 22, 2010 by Alea Milham 14 Comments

I know it is weird, but I love cauliflower in my chili. I like how it stays a bit crisp even once cooked, providing a nice crunch to the chili. I also like how it takes on the seasonings of the chili. My first version was Black Bean and Cauliflower Chili and it is stillRead More

Black Bean and Cauliflower Chili

August 5, 2009 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

I know some of you are just driving by real slow to check out the accident. I realize this recipe sounds weird. Let me reassure you that it does taste better than it sounds. I also know that if I left out the word cauliflower and called it Black Bean and Garden Vegetable Chili, itRead More

homemade white chicken chili recipe

White Chicken Chili

July 19, 2009 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

My family loves this easy white chicken chili recipe. It is made with chicken, white beans, rice, and corn. I realize that a lot of people view chili, soups, and stews as winter foods, but as soon as temperatures dip below 80 degrees, I make a batch of chili and serve it with a largeRead More

Chili Recipe using leftovers

Miracle Leftover Chili

January 29, 2009 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I find an odd pleasure in making a meal out of seemingly unrelated items. One night a week I have “Miracle Leftover Night”. Miracle leftover night is always more of spontaneous event rather than my usual premeditated dinners. Since it is based on whatever I have leftover, it is somewhat different every time I make it..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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