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Dairy-Free Buttercream Icing Recipe

How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Frosting

November 13, 2019 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Have you been looking for a dairy-free frosting to enjoy in place of buttercream frosting on cakes and cupcakes? You are going to love the taste and texture of this fluffy dairy-free frosting recipe. On several occasions, I have mentioned that my oldest son is dairy-intolerant. What I haven’t mentioned before is that he isRead More

Grain-free Sweet Potato Muffins with Chai Spices

Grain-Free Sweet Potato Muffins with Chai Spices

October 29, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This delicious grain-free sweet potato muffins recipe is made with almond flour and flavored with chai spices. The muffins are gluten-free and dairy-free as well. Sweet potatoes pair well with the spices in traditional Masala chai which include cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The combination creates a sweet and spicy muffin. I topped theRead More

The ingredients for chai spice mix.

Chai Spice Recipe

October 25, 2019 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

I love the flavor of masala chai! I like it so much that I often use this chai spice recipe for baking, in coffee, in smoothies, in oatmeal, and even occasionally on roasted vegetables. The unique flavor that we associate with chai tea comes from the spices that are added to the tea leaves. ItRead More

Delicious homemade Asian Coleslaw recipe with Asian slaw dressing.

Asian Coleslaw

October 21, 2019 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

This quick and easy Asian coleslaw recipe can be made ahead of time. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I love Asian Coleslaw, but so many of the varieties contain ingredients that I or someone in my family can’t eat. And so many of the slaws are pretty high inRead More

Easy pizza casserole recipe.

Pizza Casserole

October 17, 2019 by Alea Milham 20 Comments

This quick and easy pizza casserole recipe is a family favorite. It is a variation of a pasta bake and you can easily modify it to include your favorite toppings. Last week I had Pasta Bake on my menu plan, but as I was pulling ingredients out of the fridge I saw the leftover ingredientsRead More

Learn how to make pizza sauce with this quick and easy pizza sauce recipe.

Quick and Easy Pizza Sauce Recipe

October 5, 2019 by Alea Milham 27 Comments

This quick and easy pizza sauce recipe has a rich flavor that will compliment your homemade pizza. Making homemade pizza sauce it easy! Use this recipe to learn how to make pizza sauce from tomato sauce and spices. It comes together in the time it takes to cook the pizza crust and is quite delicious.Read More

roasted acorn squash in a bowl

Roasted Acorn Squash with Rosemary

September 29, 2019 by Alea Milham 31 Comments

This roasted acorn squash recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic. The savory spices pair perfectly with the baked acorn squash to create a flavorful side dish. I know many people love to roast acorn squash halves and then scoop out the cooked squash, but I prefer to cube the acorn squash before roasting it.Read More

Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

September 9, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

My family loves both chicken fajitas and beef fajitas, so I use this homemade fajita seasoning recipe to keep a batch of fajita spice mix on hand to speed up the cooking process. I like to have a jar of fajita spice mix on hand because it saves time. I don’t have to add eachRead More

How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning

September 5, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use this easy lemon pepper seasoning recipe to make your own lemon pepper spice to use in your recipes. My family enjoys the combination of lemon and pepper on a variety of meats and vegetables. Lemon and pepper brighten asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and green beans. Lemon pepper seasoning adds flavor to chicken, fish, and pork.Read More

The Do's and Dont's of Buying in Bulk. Tips for buying bulk food. How to Shop smart and maximize savings.

The Dos and Don’ts of Buying in Bulk

August 31, 2019 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

These tips for buying in bulk will help you make the most of your grocery budget. One thing you will see when searching for ways to save money is the tip, “Buy things in bulk.” If you are like me and don’t have a lot of money or space, this may seem like an impossibleRead More

Southwest Shrimp Salad with Spicy Honey-Lime Dressing

August 27, 2019 by Alea Milham

This southwest shrimp salad recipe with homemade honey-lime dressing makes a filling, yet healthy dinner. If you are a long-time reader you know I am a pretty big football fan. Since my favorite football team is over 6 hours away, we have to Home Tailgate. Home tailgating has its advantages. When I home tailgate, IRead More

10 Ways to Save Money on Organic Food- Do you want to include more organic food in your diet? Here are 10 ways you can save money on organic food and eat healthy on a budget.

How to Eat Organic on a Budget

August 24, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Eating organic on a budget may seem daunting, but it is easier than you’d think. These tips will help you save money on organic food! If feeding your family healthy food is a priority for you, then you have probably already started thinking about organics. Organic foods are grown with fewer pesticides, fewer chemicals, andRead More

Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

August 21, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice is a savory, meat-free meal in a bowl. Smooth, hearty, and delicious this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe makes the perfect addition to your low carb winter menu.  Healthy carbs like pumpkin are the perfect way to indulge a little and it makes a great base forRead More

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

August 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe is the low-carb side dish that you have been looking for. We all fell in love with Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice, but rice has so many carbs! So we came up with a low-carb substitute using cauliflower rice so we can enjoy ourRead More

7 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine on School Days

7 Ways to Streamline Your Morning Routine on School Days

August 9, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these ways to streamline your morning routine on school days to reduce stress and enjoy a more peaceful morning. With school back in session, it is time for you to be on top of things and a bit less lax about routines.  Getting the whole family up, dressed and out the door with everything they needRead More

a quick and easy Instant Pot Basmati Rice recipe.

How to Cook White Basmati Rice in an Instant Pot

July 22, 2019 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

If you like to cook white basmati rice in a pressure cooker and are wondering how to adapt the recipe for the Instant Pot, then use this Instant Pot White Basmati Rice recipe and tutorial. White basmati rice is my favorite rice! It is light and fluffy and less sticky than other rice varieties, soRead More

Quick and easy dairy-free ice-cream in a bag

How to Make Dairy-Free Ice-Cream in a Bag

July 17, 2019 by Alea Milham 22 Comments

Ice-cream in a bag is a staple at summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. It is an easy and fun treat, but one you have to abstain from if you are dairy-intolerant. I decided to try making a dairy-free version using dairy-free milk, so my son could participate in this fun activity this summer. IRead More

How to make chicken broth in a slow cooker

How to Make Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

July 16, 2019 by Alea Milham 14 Comments

Making homemade chicken broth is not that time consuming and is a great way to stretch your groceries budget a little farther. Use this tutorial on how to make chicken broth in a slow cooker.   Chicken broth is easy to make in a slow cooker. I buy organic free-range whole chickens because I canRead More

Tips for buying chicken in bulk

Tips for Buying Chicken in Bulk

July 16, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These tips on buying chicken in bulk will help you stock your freezer with quality chicken. There are many good reasons to purchase chicken in bulk. You can stock up when you find a good deal and freeze the chicken for later use. Maybe you just need to make a bulk purchase to cook aRead More

Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe - An easy and delicious appetizer!

Pulled Pork Nachos

July 12, 2019 by Alea Milham

This Pulled Pork Nachos recipe is a hit at parties and gatherings! Football season is almost here! Which means it is time for game day appetizers and snacks. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that leftovers make their way into appetizers at my house. I shredded leftover pork roast and combine it to makeRead 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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