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Tips for Buying Beef in Bulk

Tips for Buying Beef in Bulk

July 9, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Buying a whole or half cow will save you a lot of money on beef in the long run. These tips for buying beef in bulk will help you get started. If you are trying to save money on your grocery bill, chances are you have considered buying your beef in bulk. If so, youRead More

How to Make Lemonade with lemons. This homemade lemonade recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Tip for making perfect lemonade every time.

How to Make Lemonade

June 28, 2019 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Use this recipe and tips for how to make lemonade with fresh lemons to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! I walked into the kitchen and discovered my son juicing lemons. He had already located the sugar and told me he was going to make lemonade. I took a picture because I wantedRead More

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Basil, cauliflower rice, and kale in a blue bowl.

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

May 28, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fresh kale, roasted tomatoes, and cauliflower rice combine to create this delicious roasted  Riced Cauliflower and Tomato Soup with Kale Recipe.   Roasting the cauliflower and tomatoes before adding them to this  Tomato Soup Recipe Cauliflower Rice and Kale gives it a deeper rich flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Low-carb soups canRead More

homemade taco seasoning mix recipe

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

May 19, 2019 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

f you find you are out of taco seasoning while cooking dinner, you don’t have to run to the store. Instead, you can make homemade taco seasoning mix using this recipe. My taco seasoning mix recipe was born out of necessity. Years ago, I had started preparing dinner when I realized I didn’t have a packet ofRead More

Rice Krispie treat recipes

How to make Rice Krispie Treats and Rice Krispie Treats Recipes

May 17, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Rice Krispie treats are an easy treat that kids love. Here’s how to make Rice Krispie treats, plus 17 delicious Rice Krispie treat recipes for every season. Rice Krispie treats are a classic recipe that just about every kid has tried. They work well for bake sales, birthday parties, and packed school lunches. My mom usedRead More

Gluten-Free Substitutions for the Recipes in Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

Gluten-Free Substitutions for the Recipes in Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches

May 16, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are the gluten-free substitutions for the recipes in my latest cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches. In my first cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch, I included gluten-free substitutions. With my second cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I did not. It was a hard decision, but I just did not feel that I could put anRead More

gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free pancakes

Grain-Free Pancakes

May 8, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These grain-free pancakes are light and fluffy and have a delicious vanilla flavor. Our family has been gluten-free for many years, but in June we eliminated most grains from our diet. While following a gluten-free diet has made me feel much better, I noticed that when I ate too many foods made with rice flourRead More

easy homemade raspberry popsicles recipe using fresh raspberries

Easy Homemade Raspberry Popsicles Recipe

May 3, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

It is easy to make this homemade raspberry popsicles recipe using fresh raspberries. Whenever possible, I like to give my kids treats that are made with real fruit! When I am feeling lazy, I just pour pure fruit juice in popsicle molds. But when I have a few extra minutes, I like to puree freshRead More

gluten-free, dairy-free pizza muffin recipe

Gluten-Free Pizza Muffins

May 1, 2019 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

This gluten-free pizza muffins recipe is a hit with my kids. It is easy to pack in lunches and can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings. My daughter says you need a scratch and sniff screen to smell these delicious pizza muffins. Pictures just don’t do them justice! Apparently, my pictures are especially badRead More

Quick and easy glazed carrots recipe with parsley in white serving bowl.

Glazed Carrots Recipe with Parsley

April 20, 2019 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This quick and easy glazed carrots recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. This simple recipe for glazed carrots is based on one my cousin shared at a family dinner years ago. My kids enjoy the sweetness of the glazed carrots, it is easy to make, and its mild flavor goes well with just aboutRead More

How to Save Money on Coffee

How to Save Money on Coffee

April 19, 2019 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Your coffee habit doesn’t have to be expensive! Here are some tips on how to save money on coffee. I love my morning cup of coffee. I don’t love how expensive it can be to pick up a cup at a drive-through, so I make it at home. While making coffee at home is aRead More

Great Uses for Leftover Coffee

Great Uses for Leftover Coffee

April 11, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Don’t let your leftover coffee go to waste! Here are 11 great uses for leftover coffee. If your morning cup of Joe usually leaves behind a little bit in your pot, you may feel guilty just pouring it down the drain but reheated coffee just doesn’t taste as good as that fresh pot. With coffeeRead More

10 Time-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips

10 Time-Saving Spring Cleaning Tips

March 26, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Use these time-saving spring cleaning tips to quickly deep clean your home. Spring cleaning is the perfect time to get your home back into tip-top shape after the winter season. However, it can be very overwhelming and time-consuming if you aren’t careful. In order to get everything tidy without it taking the entire spring seasonRead More

April-Money-Saving-Guide - List of April Sales, clearance items and in-season produce.

Money Saving Guide for April: Sales, Clearance, and In-Season Produce

March 25, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Use the April Mondy Saving Guide to find sales, clearance items, and in-season produce at rock bottom prices. Finding great deals is less about knowing where to shop and more about knowing when to shop. To get the best grocery deals, you need to know what is in season so you can look for rock-bottomRead More

Empty wallet? 9 reasons your budget may not be working.

9 Reasons Your Budget May Not Be Working

March 22, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Use this list of reasons your budget may not be working to identify trouble spots and correct them. Anyone with a family knows that the best way to keep your head above water financially is to create a budget. This seems simple enough, but getting good at budgeting takes some practice to get down andRead More

How to Make Tie Dye Easter Eggs

March 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Last week we showed you how to naturally dye Easter eggs. This week Maggie is showing us how to make Tie Dye Easter eggs. Making Tie Dyed Easter eggs is a fun alternative to traditionally dyed Easter eggs. You don’t need a special kit or supplies. In fact, you probably have everything you need in your pantry.Read More

Easy Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

March 12, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This apple cider vinaigrette recipe is naturally sweetened with apple juice. I like making homemade salad dressings because it gives me complete control over the ingredients. Many people think that making a homemade vinaigrette is hard, but nothing can be further from the truth. It only takes a few minutes. All you do is addRead More

Easy bunny fruit juice gummy recipe

Bunny Fruit Juice Gummy Recipe

March 6, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This homemade gummy recipe is easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients. Instead of a gummy bear recipe, this is a homemade gummy bunny recipe using real fruit juice, gelatin, and honey. These make a healthy fruit gummy for Easter. However, if you don’t want to make bunny gummies, feel free to use thisRead More

10 Things To Do When You Set Your Clocks Forward

March 6, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Here is a list of tasks that you can do when you set your clocks forward for daylight saving time to keep your home safe and running efficiently. Mark your calendars because Daylight Saving Time is almost here.  This year Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10 when the majority of the United StatesRead More

Dairy-free coffee creamer recipes

13 Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer Recipes

March 5, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Add a splash of flavor to your morning coffee with these dairy-free coffee creamer recipes. If you are dairy-free, most commercial coffee creamers probably don’t work for you. There certainly aren’t as many flavor options in store-bought dairy-free coffee creamers. If you want more exciting flavor combinations in your creamer, try one of these dairy-free coffeeRead 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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