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How to grow okra

How to Grow Okra

September 6, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This guide on how to grow okra will help your care for your okra plants from seeds to harvest. Okra is a southern favorite and a vegetable that can be served up fried or in a number of other tasty ways. Okra loved warm climates, so if you live in an area where the heatRead More

Chicken Casserole Recipes

Chicken Casserole Recipes

September 5, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are looking for easy dinner casseroles the whole family will love, look no further than these amazing chicken casserole recipes! When I am looking for a great way to get dinner on the table with minimal work on my part, I look for casserole recipes. Since I almost always have chicken on hand,Read More

5 Time-Saving Ways to Make Oatmeal

5 Make-Ahead Oatmeal Ideas

September 4, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Save time in the morning while still eating a healthy breakfast with one of these 5 Make-Ahead Oatmeal Ideas. Oatmeal is a meal that so many generations have enjoyed for breakfast because it is a hardy and filling way to start the day. One of the reasons I love it so much is it isRead More

17 Jalapeno Popper Recipes

17 Jalapeno Popper Recipes

August 31, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These jalapeno popper recipes make parties and ordinary dinners spectacular. You have probably had jalapeno poppers at almost every tailgating party or holiday get-together for years. They are perfect pub food and easy to make. The best thing is, the flavor combination doesn’t have to stay traditional and you can find jalapeno popper inspired recipesRead More

How to grow acorn squash

How to Grow Acorn Squash

August 30, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These helpful tips on how to grow acorn squash will guide you through planting, caring for, and harvesting acorn squash. Acorn squash is a tasty and healthy treat that can be grown well into the cooler fall months. Acorn squash is ideal for those with vast gardening spaces and is quite tolerant of various typesRead More

16 Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes

Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes

August 29, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can save money and still have a delicious cup of coffee with these homemade coffee creamer recipes. For most people, the day doesn’t even start until you have had your cup of coffee. This means often hitting up your favorite coffee shop to get your favorite flavor and drink. Unfortunately, over time, this addsRead More

Grilling recipes

16 Grilling Recipes

August 24, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Looking for some new exciting recipes to grill? Here are some grilling recipes that will take your cookout to the next level! It’s grilling season again and that means it’s time for me to make some of my favorites. I love grilling as much as I can because it keeps the house from getting tooRead More

How to grow romaine lettuce

How to Grow Romaine Lettuce

August 23, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This guide on how to grow romaine lettuce includes tips on planting romaine lettuce, caring for romaine lettuce plants, and harvesting romaine lettuce. If you love fresh salads and would love the convenience of fresh salad greens in your own backyard, planting romaine lettuce is ideal for you. Romaine lettuce is an easy leafy greenRead More

peach and raspberry cobbler recipe in mason jars

Mason Jar Peach and Raspberry Cobbler

August 22, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This Peach and Raspberry Cobbler is easy to make ahead of time. It can be cooked and served in cute little mason jars. In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches I share a variety of desserts made in mason jars. I like being able to make desserts ahead of time and then refrigerate or freeze themRead More

15 potato salad recipes

Potato Salad Recipes

August 17, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Take your summer cookouts to the next level with these amazing potato salad recipes! You’ll find it at nearly any picnic, BBQ or camping trip; potato salad. Growing up, I was lucky enough that my mom made amazing potato salad and I was able to dive right in first as soon as the plastic wrapRead More

Planting garlic cloves

How to Grow Garlic

August 16, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This guide on how to grow garlic includes tips on planting garlic cloves, growing garlic in containers, and harvesting garlic. Garlic is one of the most flavorful and versatile plants you can grow. The smallest clove of garlic adds so much flavor, so it is a little plant that goes a very long way. IfRead More

Jalapeno Popper Spaghetti Squash

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

August 13, 2018 by Alea Milham 13 Comments

If you love Jalapeno Popper Dip, you are going to love this Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe! My family loves Jalapeno Poppers, so much so that I have discovered that I can get them to eat a great variety of foods if I just add a little Jalapeno Popper dip to them, even squash! IRead More

How to Maximize Savings by Stacking Coupons

August 10, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Coupon stacking can bring huge savings on essential items if you know how to do it! Here’s how to maximize your grocery savings by stacking coupons. When you are learning to extreme coupon there are many terms you will learn that will be beneficial to your ultimate savings and How To Maximize Savings By StackingRead More

Leftover Steak Recipes - 10 recipes ideas to use up leftover steak

Leftover Steak Recipes

August 9, 2018 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Save time by using your leftover steak to make quick and easy meals throughout the week with these leftover steak recipes. We occasionally splurge and enjoy grilled steak.  While I might be able to set aside my frugality for one night to enjoy a nice steak dinner prepared by my husband, I cannot let anyRead More

10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity

10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity

August 9, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There is so much to keep track of during the school year! These back to school apps will help you stay organized and help your children with their homework. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to get ready and get organized. Since we live in a tech world, why not use technology to yourRead More

Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches Cookbook by Alea Milham - Easy Meal Prep Recipes for busy families

Save Time and Money with Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

August 8, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Ready to end the days of skipped breakfasts and takeout lunches? With Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, you’ll have your refrigerator stocked with homemade grab-and-go meals, full of ingredients you can feel good about. My new cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches is now available wherever books are sold. You can see inside the cookbook here. ThisRead More

How to grow green onions

How to Grow Green Onions

August 8, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you want green onions in your garden, this guide on how to grow green onions will help with everything from planting onion seeds or sets to harvesting green onions. Green onions are such an easy plant to grow, and they can be used in so many ways. Whether you want to add them toRead More

Quinoa salad recipes

Quinoa Salad Recipes

August 6, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These quinoa salad recipes make great main courses for an easy dinner or side dishes to take to potlucks and cookouts. Lately, I have really been on a quinoa kick. It’s a great side dish and green salad topper and I like to enjoy it hot or cold. Did you know that quinoa is not aRead More

Bok choy growing in the garden

How to Grow Bok Choy

August 1, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

If you want to try growing bok choy in your garden, this guide on how to grow bok choy will help you with every step from starting seeds to harvest. Bok choy, or Chinese cabbage as it is also called, is the perfect green to grow if you live in an area with cooler temps!Read More

chocolate almond cheesecake in a jar

Chocolate Almond Cheesecake in Jars

July 30, 2018 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This chocolate almond cheesecake recipe is baked in 8-ounce mason jars making it easy to make ahead and serve for your next gathering. I love making desserts in mason jars! It is easy to make individual chocolate almond cheesecakes in small jars ahead of time. The jars also make it easy to serve when itRead 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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