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Panko Salmon Cakes Recipe

Panko Salmon Cakes

July 27, 2018 by Emily 2 Comments

The panko breadcrumbs that coat these fish patties are the secret to this Panko Salmon Cakes recipe! Preparing fish can be a little tricky. Too mushy, too fishy, or too bland and there you are feeling like you wasted your time and money. Fish provides us with valuable Omega 3’s so I try to prepareRead More

Marinade recipes for cooking chicken in bulk

How to Batch Grill Chicken with Different Marinades

May 9, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

You can save time on meal prep during the week by batch grilling several pounds of chicken on the weekend. Here is how to batch grill chicken using different marinades. My husband is always happy to help out with dinner by grilling. Unfortunately, his job requires him to work quite late Monday through Friday. IRead More

Keto Dinner Recipes are a must for the ketogenic diet. Check out our favorite keto friendly recipes for your family!

20 Keto Dinner Recipes

September 22, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Dinner time doesn’t have the hard when you are on a ketogenic diet.  This list of 25 Keto Dinner Recipes is going to make feeding your entire family easier than ever!  We’ve taken some time to find the best keto recipes out there, and are sharing our favorites with you to form your meal plan!Read More

Ratatouille Chicken Bowl - A flavorful one-bowl wonder recipe

Quick and Easy Ratatouille Chicken Bowls

March 3, 2017 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

I created these Ratatouille Chicken Bowls as part of a sponsored post for Wish-Bone and Tyson. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as is the recipe for this one-bowl wonder. As a mom, I am always looking for easy ways to pull together healthy meals that my kids will want to eat. I have foundRead More

These Southwest Loaded Chicken Spring Rolls are packed with flavorful ingredients. This recipe makes the perfect appetizer with a lot of southwestern flair!

Loaded Southwest Chicken Spring Rolls

February 24, 2017 by D Durand 6 Comments

These Southwest Loaded Chicken Spring Rolls are packed with flavorful ingredients. This recipe makes the perfect appetizer or finger food with a lot of southwestern flair! Do you like eating with your hands? We do too! In honor of the Chinese New Year, it’s the year of the rooster (if you didn’t know) and we’re makingRead More

This delicious Chicken Alfredo Mini Pot Pie recipe is the ultimate match of two well-loved comfort foods. Make them for a meal your whole family will enjoy!

Chicken Alfredo Mini Pot Pie Recipe

October 5, 2016 by Ann 5 Comments

These Chicken Alfredo Mini Pot Pies are the perfect combination of traditional pot pies and creamy Alfredo. Try this recipe for a meal that your whole family will enjoy. When comfort food is brought up, it’s hard to deny the warm goodness of a chicken pot pie. While I love the classic pot pie recipe,Read More

Chicken Pot Pies

March 16, 2016 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

These homemade chicken pot pies are made in ramekins and the crust is made using puff pastry. Do you love homemade chicken pot pies? Do you think they are too hard to make them yourself? Jamie is sharing an easy way to make chicken pot pies yourself using puff pastry. This recipe is a greatRead 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

Chicken Parmesan Bites- These homemade chicken nuggets are a cinch to make. A Parmesan cheese and Italian breadcrumb coating gives them the perfect crunch!

Chicken Parmesan Bites

October 30, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

My kids will eat anything in chicken nugget form! Since I am not a short order cook and only make 1 thing for the whole family, I needed some kid friendly and grown up friendly homemade chicken nuggets. One of my favorite recipes is Chicken Parmesan but it can be a bit involved and IRead More

zucchini fritters

Zucchini Fritters Recipe

September 9, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

We discovered a delicious Zucchini Fritters recipe in Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less!) by Jessica Fisher. Even better, Jessica is letting us share this easy meatless meal with you. I was thrilled to have an opportunity to review Good Cheap Eats Dinner in 30 Minutes (or Less!) by Jessica Fisher. You mayRead More

Meatless Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Meatless Ranch Pasta Salad + Dairy-Free Buttermilk Substitute

September 8, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use the dairy-free ranch recipe to make a delicious meatless ranch pasta salad. It includes directions on how to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Navigating the buffet table at a Game Day party can be quite difficult if you are dairy-intolerant.  I never realized how many dairy products ended up in Game Day recipes untilRead More

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad Wrap

Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps

September 1, 2015 by Alea Milham

You wouldn’t think as a homeschool mom that I would have to pack lunches. However I do. We attend classes at a homeschool co-op, music lessons, and go on at least one field trip a week. Which adds up to quite a few brown bag lunches through out the week. My youngest son is veryRead More

Easy Chili Corn Dog Muffins Recipe

Chil Corn Dog Muffins

July 30, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Yes, it sounds insane doesn’t it? Chili Dog Cornbread Muffins may sound quirky and off the beaten path, but at times that is the route to creating something astonishingly delicious. Plus, in my humble opinion almost anything in muffin form is a win. And the really cool thing is, it is so easy and fun to make.Read More

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Cups

July 17, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here is another easy, quick and delicious family food friendly idea. Around our house we love food with Mexican flair. So, I took soft flour tortillas stuffed the into a cupcake dish and created something my boys called, AWESOME! Now that’s a ringing endorsement if ever there was one. Chicken Tortilla Cups Recipe Ingredients: 6Read More

25 Paleo Dinner Recipes

25 Paleo Dinner Recipes

February 26, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you have gone paleo, you are probably in need of some new paleo dinner ideas. Have no fear, we have rounded up a list of easy paleo dinner recipes for you to add to your meal plan. When people think Paleo, they typically think immediately of the hearty meat and vegetable dishes that areRead More

Chicken Marsala Casserole Recipe

Chicken Marsala Casserole

January 4, 2015 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

My daughter absolutely loves my Chicken Marsala Recipe. If I ask her what I should make for dinner she usually answers Chicken Marsala. And if there are any leftovers, she hoards them for her lunch. One afternoon I discovered some leftover pasta in the fridge and my daughter suggested that I adapt my Chicken Marsala recipeRead More

Frugal Holiday Roast Beef Recipe

How to Make an Awesome & Frugal Holiday Roast Beef

December 14, 2014 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

This is the recipe I use to make an inexpensive roast taste like prime rib. You do not have to spend a fortune on an expensive roast to create an awesome roast for your dinner. I spent only $2.47 a pound on boneless beef chuck cross rib roast and made a roast that rivaled primeRead 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

Fried Ravioli Recipe

Fried Ravioli

July 30, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

I had been wanting to tackle fried ravioli for awhile now but it really just seemed like too much trouble- surprisingly it wasn’t.  I mixed up a batch of breading similar to what I fry my pork chops or squash with, made a meat sauce to go with it, added a side salad and a yummyRead More

Recipe for Grilled Sweet N' Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers

Grilled Sweet N’ Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers

July 12, 2014 by Jody Leave a Comment

A great way to spice up the traditional grill fare of hamburgers and hot dogs is to throw on some skewers. These Sweet N’ Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers are a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and spicy.  A fresh new choice for your next family barbecue, cook out , or summer gathering- they are ideal asRead 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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