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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe, inspired by your favorite takeout

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

February 26, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Treat yourself to Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli on a busy weeknight. It’s better than takeout, and so simple to make! This slow cooker beef and broccoli reminds me of one of my favorite choices at Chinese restaurants.  It’s loaded with beef and tender-crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Served over noodles or rice andRead More

a slice of homemade carrot cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans

Carrot Cake

February 25, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This carrot cake recipe includes applesauce, which creates a moist cake with less sugar and oil. Applesauce adds the perfect amount of moisture and sweetness, resulting in a moist cake that isn’t greasy and has less sugar. This lighter twist on classic carrot cake delivers all the cozy, spiced comfort you love while making aRead More

Best deviled eggs recipe

Deviled Eggs

February 20, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The deviled eggs recipe everyone asks for. Classic, easy, and always delicious. Deviled eggs are a classic dish at family gatherings! Serve them chilled on a platter for Easter, picnics, or potlucks. They pair perfectly with ham, salads, or grilled mains. This is the classic deviled eggs recipe that generations of deviled egg fans haveRead More

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Best Party Dip Recipes

January 26, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Check out our favorite dips for parties, game days, and holidays. Whether you choose one of our hot dips or cold dips, you will agree that these are the best party dip recipes. Party dips are the undisputed MVP of any gathering—whether it’s a lively game-day bash, a festive holiday spread, a backyard barbecue, orRead More

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Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

January 25, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Bake delicious vanilla cupcakes with this easy vanilla cupcake recipe. These classic vanilla cupcakes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—simple, tender, and bursting with pure vanilla flavor. With a light, fluffy crumb and just the right amount of sweetness, they’re the perfect blank canvas for your favorite frosting, sprinkles, or whatever the event you’re celebrating calls for.Read More

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Recipe

January 23, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This quick Irish Soda bread recipe uses a mix of all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour. I personally love St. Patrick’s Day. It is a great time to celebrate our family’s Irish heritage (on both sides) and pass along Irish American traditions, like reading St. Patrick’s prayer and enjoying Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish SodaRead More

Baked Salmon Steaks with Italian Marinade

January 23, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy Baked Salmon Steaks recipe with Italian marinade results in thick, juicy fish with bold herb flavor. You can enjoy all the nutritional benefits of salmon with this recipe for salmon steaks. Salmon steaks are thicker than fillets and deliver richer, more intense flavor. The Italian marinade infuses the meat with the savory, aromaticRead More

February Cleaning Checklist for cleaning and organizing your bedroom, bathroom, and living room

How to Clean Your Love Nest – February Cleaning Checklist

January 23, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use the February Cleaning Checklist to clean your love nest! It is hard to focus on your spouse when you are having a date night in and the house is messy. How to Clean Your Love Nest Love is in the air this month, and we have more cleaning and decluttering to get to! WhileRead More

Baked Sea Bass

January 22, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy baked sea bass recipe with spicy mustard and smoked paprika puts dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. Sea bass is a delicate, flaky fish with a mild flavor that works well with bold spices. In this recipe, whole grain mustard and smoked paprika combine in a flavorful, buttery coating that enhancesRead More

Pink Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

January 22, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is an ultra-glam pink chocolate-covered strawberries recipe with added sparkle from fine coconut shreds and a dusting of edible gold glitter. There’s nothing wrong with classic chocolate-covered strawberries…those indulgent, delicious treats that celebrate love and affection. Like red roses, they are classically elegant, simple, and beautiful. But every now and then there’s an occasionRead More

Nutella-Filled Heart Sugar Cookies

January 19, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Nutella-filled heart sugar cookies recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day. These Nutella-filled heart-shaped sugar cookies are a dreamy twist on classic Linzer cookies—perfect for Valentine’s Day when you want to show some extra love! Buttery, tender sugar cookie sandwiches with a generous dollop of creamy, chocolate-hazelnut Nutella, with the top heart cookie dusted withRead More

Fish recipes for Lent or for any season of the year

30+ Fish Recipes for Lent

January 16, 2026 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

30+ Fish Recipes for Lent and Fish Fridays throughout the Lenten Season and year. My husband and I grew up with different Lenten traditions. He grew up eating fish or going meatless on Fridays and my church had Soup Suppers on Wednesdays. Whenever possible I try to incorporate both of our traditions. In the past,Read More

How to Plan a Super Bowl Party

How to Plan a Super Bowl Party

January 10, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Use these tips to plan a Super Bowl Party that all your friends and family will enjoy. Are your boys ready for the NFL playoffs to begin? Tis the season! Super Bowl Sunday (February 8) will be here before you know it–that means it will be time for football decorations and a party! On myRead More

Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

January 8, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These Valentine’s Day dessert recipes are the perfect way to treat your friends and family this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are hosting a Valentine’s party, prepping for a class party, or celebrating as a family, these Valentine’s Day dessert recipes will make great additions to your gathering. There are several candy recipes that would alsoRead More

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

January 3, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Try this easy Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken recipe when you want something a little spicy and a little sweet! Here’s an easy slow cooker chicken recipe with a winning combination of flavors. The sriracha gives this chicken a bit of a kick while the honey sweetens it. The result is an Asian-inspired Crock-Pot chicken dinner thatRead More

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Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

January 2, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

 Here are some fun Mardi Gras activities for kids. Incorporate one or two of these kid-friendly ideas in your party plans. Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is sometimes called is a very popular time of year in New Orleans. The name itself is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Christians call this day Shrove TuesdayRead More

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Heart Doughnuts Recipe

January 1, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This homemade heart doughnuts recipe walks you through how to make homemade doughnuts in the shape of hearts and offers ideas for decorating them for Valentine’s Day. Homemade donuts are the ultimate cozy weekend treat—perfect for a lazy breakfast in. Shape them into cute hearts, dip them in bright chocolate glaze, and sprinkle on someRead More

Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs

December 27, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you are looking to satisfy a chocolate craving without all the carbs, this Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs Recipe is going to be your new go-to! Rich, creamy, chocolatey- what more could you ask for? How about low carb and high in healthier fats?  This  Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe gives you the sweet chocolateRead More

Winter Crafts for Kids

Winter Crafts for Kids

December 22, 2025 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These winter crafts for kids are the perfect way to spend cold winter afternoons. I know that winter doesn’t technically start for a couple weeks, but someone forgot to tell mother nature and we have already been visited by a pretty fierce snowstorm already. The snow hasn’t completely melted and we are already expecting toRead More

Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies

December 10, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies recipe has the firmness of sugar cookies, so you can use your Christmas gingerbread cookie cutters to make chocolate gingerbread men. Indulge in a delightful twist on a holiday classic: Chocolate Gingerbread Men. Crafted from a tender, buttery chocolate sugar cookie dough, these little figures boast an intense, fudgy cocoaRead 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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