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How to Grow Citronella

July 11, 2020 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Want a natural way to repel mosquitos? Use these gardening tips on how to grow Citronella to add this drought-tolerant plant to your yard. Many people are familiar with the scent of citronella, as they can often catch a whiff of it coming from citronella candles and bug sprays that contain citronella oil. But beforeRead More

Quick and Easy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Salad

July 7, 2020 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Do you love Asian Chicken Salad when you go out and wish that you could enjoy it at home? This Asian Chicken Salad Recipe includes a homemade recipe for Asian Salad Dressing. My lettuce plants bolted this week. I am trying to get as much of the greens as I can. I cut the flowersRead More

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How to Attract Dragonflies to Your Yard

July 1, 2020 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Do you love dragonflies? Use these tips on how to attract dragonflies to your yard. Photo Credit: Henk Bouma Photography Many people seem to think that dragonflies are just creatures you see when visiting the lake, but the truth is dragonflies will feel at home in your backyard if the conditions are right! Dragonflies aren’tRead More

Sweet and spicy homemade barbecue sauce recipe.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

July 1, 2020 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

It is easy to make homemade barbecue sauce from scratch using this quick and easy recipe. This is a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce recipe. While this is a quick and easy homemade barbecue sauce, to fully develop the spiciness of the sauce, be sure to simmer it for the full 5 minutes called forRead More

Tips for throwing a party after the quarantine period is over

How to Throw a Party AFTER Quarantine is Over

June 29, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are tips for throwing a party after quarantine is over. Just as soon as we were getting used to the new normal of staying in, new guidelines have been set in place to start socializing again. Small get-togethers and gatherings will start up again after quarantine is over, which means you will want toRead More

How to find free Kindle books on Amazon - help finding free Kindle eBooks by genre

How to Find Free Kindle Books on Amazon

June 14, 2020 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Use the tips below to find free Kindle books on Amazon. You do not need to have a Kindle to read these books for free. You just need to download the free Kindle App to your smartphone or tablet to be able to enjoy free Kindle books. Would you like to be able to findRead More

This chocolate depression cake recipe is also called chocolate crazy cake.

Chocolate Depression Cake

May 2, 2020 by Alea Milham 70 Comments

This chocolate depression cake recipe is sometimes called chocolate crazy cake, chocolate wacky crazy cake. or chocolate surprise cake because it is made without eggs, milk, or butter. Which is surprising and sounds both crazy and wacky! The cake rises by using baking soda and vinegar, thus eliminating the need for eggs. I have beenRead More

A tasty chipotle pasta skillet recipe with ground beef and melted cheese.

Chipotle Pasta Skillet

May 1, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Chipotle Pasta Skillet recipe is bursting with flavor! This easy skillet pasta dinner is a hit with my boys! The noodles are cooked in the skillet. Then the cooked ground beef, vegetables, and chipotle seasonings are added to the noodles. You can season this Mexican pasta skillet with chipotle seasoning or use taco seasoningRead More

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8 Ways to Keep Glasses From Fogging Up With a Face Mask

April 20, 2020 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Choose one tip or use a combination of the ways to keep glasses from fogging up with a face mask. With facemasks recently becoming part of our everyday attire, we are starting to realize the small annoyances that come along with them. Since the CDC is now recommending masks for school children, the use ofRead More

dalgona coffee recipe

How to Make Whipped Coffee

April 18, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Did you see the Whipped Coffee video on Tik Tok or somewhere else on the internet? My friend Nik shared how to make Whipped Coffee with me. Check out how easy this Dalgona Coffee recipe is to make. What is Dalgona Coffee? Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee that has a similar texture to aRead More

homemade face masks using sewing patterns and no-sew tutorials

Face Mask Sewing Patterns and DIY No-Sew Tutorials

April 17, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Need a face mask, but can’t find one? We have pulled together 12 DIY face mask tutorials to help you make your own face mask. With more and more mayors and governors issuing mandatory face mask mandates, Americans have found themselves scrambling to find masks that are suitable and safe. Because finding masks on storeRead More

This Roasted Potato and Ham Casserole recipe is a delicious way to use leftover ham. This is a quick and easy recipe for potato and ham casserole includes green beans.

Roasted Potato and Ham Casserole

April 14, 2020 by Alea Milham 13 Comments

This tasty Roasted Potato and Ham Casserole Recipe is an easy way to use up leftover ham. Do you ever have those evenings where everything you plan to make for dinner falls through because you are missing an ingredient? Even I have those days.  Sometimes I don’t realize that someone polished off the milk and didn’tRead More

100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk

100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk

March 20, 2020 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use this list of 100 things to look for on a nature walk with kids to make your family walks more fun Here are 100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk to keep you and your kids busy no matter where you head out to explore. From the classic signs that an animalRead More

Indoor Workout Ideas for When You are Stuck Inside

March 12, 2020 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Here are some indoor workout ideas for when you are stuck indoors. Losing weight and getting in shape… it’s not easy, is it? It seems like no matter what we do, something comes up and gets in our way. But, don’t use bad weather or a closed gym as an excuse to skip your workout!Read More

DIY Game Day Banner Using Paper Plates

January 20, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This DIY Game Day Banner Using Paper Plates is easy to make.. When we have a large crowd, I will use paper plates, paper napkins, and plastic forks. I bought a package of 50 foam plates the last time I picked up paper products, so  I had a few extras that we used to create aRead More

Sous Vide Chicken Wings Recipe with Honey Garlic Sauce

Sous Vide Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

January 16, 2020 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This Sous Vide Honey Garlic Chicken Wings recipe makes a delicious dinner the entire family will enjoy or an easy appetizer for your next party! Have you ever tried cooking chicken wings? It can be a little tricky to get them cooked all the way through without burning the outside. When I was a kid myRead More

How to make Greek salad dressing ingredients.

Homemade Greek Salad Dressing

January 14, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Greek salad dressing recipe is one of my favorite salad dressings. And like most homemade salad dressing recipes it is quick and easy to make it at home. Greek salad dressing could actually be called Greek Vinaigrette as it is made with white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. I like to addRead More

Sheet Pan Mongolian Chicken Thighs recipe

Sheet Pan Mongolian Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

January 3, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Sheet Pan Mongolian Chicken Thighs recipe makes a quick and easy dinner. Mongolian chicken is a family favorite! Making it on a sheet pan with vegetables eliminates an extra pan and is easier than cooking it on the stovetop. This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd. I usually serve it for dinner thenRead More

ham and swiss cheese sliders recipe

Ham and Swiss Sliders

December 17, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Easy to assemble, bake, and enjoy these Ham and Swiss Sliders will be a hit for lunches, dinners, game day parties, or brunch get-togethers. Piled up with delicious flavors like ham, swiss cheese, mustard, and poppy seeds these Ham & Swiss Sliders fresh out of the oven will have your crowd going wild. They are theRead More

sugar-free pumpkin pudding recipe sweetened with stevia

Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pudding

November 14, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This sugar-free pumpkin pudding recipe is sweetened with stevia. My youngest son doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth. For years he skipped over all desserts except for vanilla ice-cream. But the first time he tasted pumpkin pie he fell in love. So I started trying to make other pumpkin-flavored treats for him. He hasRead 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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