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8 Foods That Last Forever

8 Foods That Last Forever

May 23, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

While we are right to worry about food spoilage, here are 8 foods that last forever…or at least for a really long time! Long live the foods that last forever. There is so much waste these days with fresh produce to dairy products that have unfortunately gone past their expiration date. But when these itemsRead More

How to Meal Prep on a Budget

How to Meal Prep on a Budget

May 18, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you have a limited budget for groceries, follow these tips on How to Meal Prep on a Budget. They include frugal ways to grocery shop and choose recipes. If you have a limited budget for groceries, you are probably looking for any way you can to cut your spending and not sacrifice too muchRead More

How to Make Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Substitute

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use this Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Recipe in place of regular all-purpose flour to adapt traditional recipes and make them gluten-free. This gluten-free all-purpose flour uses white rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch and xathan gum. The xanthan gum makes a thicker, stickier batter which is perfect for making gluten-free brownies, gluten-free cookies, and quick breads. YouRead More

How to make gluten-free cake flour

Gluten-Free Cake Flour Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Use this Gluten-Free Cake Flour Recipe in place of all-purpose flour to adapt cake recipes and make them gluten-free. This gluten-free flour recipe uses rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch and guar gum. Gluten-free cake flour creates a less sticky batter that is perfect for making gluten-free cupcakes, cakes, muffins, and more. Xanthan gum producesRead More

How to fit meal prep into your busy schedule - several time saving tips and ways to multi-task

Meal Prep Tips to Help You Start Meal Prepping

May 13, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these meal prep tips to learn how to start meal prepping. It includes tips for fitting prep-ahead meals into your busy schedule. What is Meal Prep While many associate meal prep with a counter of pre-made salads and broiled chicken breasts, meal prep is more than just that. Meal Prepping is simply making some,Read More

cookies and cream frosting recipe on a cupcake

Cookies and Cream Frosting

May 10, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you have someone in your family who loves the flavor of cookies & cream? Use this delicious Cookies and Cream Frosting recipe to top cake or cupcakes at your next party! My oldest son loves cookies & cream ice-cream, bark candy, fudge, cake, Rice Krispie Treats, and even doughnuts! Since it is his favoriteRead 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

graduation cookies no-bake treat - an easy graduation dessert idea

Graduation Cap Cookies

May 7, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Graduation Cap Cookies are a quick and easy no-bake dessert. They are a fun addition to your graduation desserts. Whether you are planning a graduation party for a high school graduate, college graduate, or a preschool graduate, these decorated Graduation Cookies make a delicious addition to the dessert table. These cute mortarboards are madeRead More

Batch cooking isn't just for dinners and lunches! Save yourself valuable time in the morning with these frugal tips on How to Batch Cook for Breakfast.

How to Batch Cook for Breakfast

May 4, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Batch cooking isn’t just for dinners and lunches! Save yourself valuable time in the morning with these frugal tips on How to Batch Cook for Breakfast. When most people batch cook, they start with the main meal most people are all together for; dinner. This is the most logical meal to start with as it’sRead More

2018 Kids' Summer Movie Programs and Dollar Movie Schedules

2018 Kids Summer Movie Programs

May 4, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is a list of the 2018 Kids Summer Movie Programs and dollar movie schedules of national and regional movie theaters. You will find the $1 summer movies 2018 lists. On those hot summer days when you and your kids need a break from the heat, you can enjoy a kid-friendly movie in a nice air-conditionedRead More

10 Most Popular Vegetables to Grow in a Garden

May 3, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

 Here are the most popular vegetables to grow in a garden. Check out why they are so popular and find gardening tips for each vegetable. Plucking fresh tomatoes from the garden and cutting lettuce leaves for tonight’s salad are just a couple simple pleasures that come growing vegetables in a backyard garden. Having a vegetableRead More

How to Cook Quinoa - 3 methods for cooking quinoa

How to Cook Quinoa – 3 Easy Methods

May 1, 2018 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Have you wondered how to cook quinoa? Here are directions for 3 different methods of cooking quinoa: stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Quinoa is not only delicious and healthy, it is fast and easy to prepare, making it a great substitute for rice and other grains in recipes. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, so I also enjoyRead More

Homemade, Organic Fruit and Vegetable Wash

April 13, 2018 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

If you want to wash your produce to help remove pesticides, make a batch of this organic fruit and vegetable wash with only 3 ingredients. It is always a good idea to give your produce a good wash before eating.  A fruit and vegetable wash is a great way to do this and make sureRead More

Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

April 7, 2018 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Mason jar coffee cake recipes are not only easy to make, they are easy to transport. This mason jar pecan streusel coffee cake recipe is especially delicious! I love the swirl of streusel in coffee cake! I do not love getting up early to bake a coffee cake, so I can serve homemade coffee cake withRead More

Extreme Couponing Insiders Money Saving Coupon Tips

Extreme Couponing Tips – Insider’s Money Saving Coupon Tips

April 6, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here are some insider tips to make your coupons work harder for you. While these qualify as extreme couponing tips, they are fairly easy to incorporate into your shopping trips. Especially since our coupon tips include using money-saving apps on your smartphone. You probably know that coupons can save you money at the store onRead More

Directions for making crispy hash-browns

The Fastest, Easiest, Crispiest Hash Browns Ever!

April 5, 2018 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

I am going to show you how to cook hash browns in a waffle maker. It is the fastest way to cook hash browns and still create those crispy hash browns that we love! Fastest Way to Cook Hash Browns The fastest and easiest method that I have found for making crispy hash browns isRead More

Container Gardening in Small Spaces

April 5, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you want to garden, but only have a small yard or only a patio or balcony? Here are tips for container gardening in small spaces. Creating an edible or flower garden using containers can bring a lot of beautiful and beneficial flowers to a small space. Container gardening for small spaces can be achievedRead More

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Corn Syrup Substitutes + Corn Syrup Substitute Recipe

April 3, 2018 by Alea Milham 23 Comments

A corn syrup replacement can be used in many recipes. You can also use my corn syrup substitute recipe if the flavor of one of the corn syrup alternative suggestions would distract from the flavor of a dish. Whether you are cooking for someone with a corn allergy, avoid high fructose corn syrup for personalRead More

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Ways to Save Money While Eating Healthy Snacks

April 2, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Brita® and Glad®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Eating healthier foods doesn’t have to cost you more money. In fact, it is possible to save money while eating healthy snacks using the tips below. A few years ago as I was analyzing my grocery bill, I realized I spentRead More

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10 Ways to Save on Entertainment

March 30, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You don’t have to skip entertainment when you are on a tight budget. Instead, have more fun while spending less with these 10 ways to save on entertainment! When living a frugal lifestyle, one of the things to go first is often expensive entertainment. It doesn’t have to be that way! You can still haveRead 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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