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Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

January 23, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

A classic Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe is a great addition to your romantic plans for your next date night. When rich dark chocolate meets fresh juicy strawberries in this Chocolate Coated Strawberries Recipe you get an amazing combo that makes any occasion more special. As soon as strawberries are in season I can’t wait to workRead More

Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

January 22, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Turn cauliflower rice into something delicious with this Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe. This  Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe is delicious on its own or to accompany your favorite low-carb Chinese dish. In my book, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share how to batch cook cauliflower fried rice to use in meal-prep lunches. I realize not everyoneRead More

25 Whole 30 Approved Foods for your pantry

25 Whole 30 Approved Foods For Your Pantry

January 21, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are following the Whole 30 diet plan, you know that eating whole real foods is the goal. Arm yourself with knowledge and make note of these 25 Whole 30 Approved Foods For Your Pantry to make it a little easier. I’ve gathered 25 Whole 30 Foods For Your Pantry that are going toRead More

How to do a pantry challenge

How to Do a Pantry Challenge

January 18, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to save on groceries is to use what you have. Here’s how to do a pantry challenge to save money and avoid waste. How to Do a Pantry Challenge If you are always looking for new ways to save time and money in your home, you may want to considerRead More

Growing tomatillos in the garden

How to Grow Tomatillos

January 17, 2019 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

The guide on how to grow tomatillos includes everything you need to know about growing tomatillos from seed, caring for tomatillo plants, and harvesting tomatillos. The word tomatillo sure sounds a lot like the word tomato, and that shouldn’t come as a surprise since this food is the cousin of the tomato! But something youRead More

Easy King Cake Recipe

January 14, 2019 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Don’t have time to let the dough rise? Use packaged crescent rolls to make this quick and easy king cake recipe! Is it even Mardi Gras if you don’t make a King Cake Recipe? No! A King Cake is one of the ultimate Mardi Gras traditions that you definitely want to include in your Fat TuesdayRead More

Weight Watchers side dishes with Freestyle points

Weight Watchers Side Dishes with Points

January 13, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Weight Watchers side dishes will complement your favorite entrees without wrecking your diet. If you are doing the Weight Watchers freestyle program, you are probably looking for recipes that include more than entrees. These recipes for Weight Watchers side dishes will allow you to make complete meals the whole family will love. Many of theseRead More

Cheesy Italian Meatball Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Italian Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

January 12, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Italian Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe is going to be a hit with your family! The Tater Tot Casserole combines two of my kids’ favorite dishes: Italian meatballs and tater tots. It is made by starting with a layer of Italian meatballs coated in spaghetti sauce, a layer of Parmesan cheese, and finally a layerRead More

Valentine’s Day Heart Brownie Pops Recipe

January 11, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Treat your sweetheart with this Valentine’s Day Heart Brownie Pops Recipe. Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these irresistibly adorable heart-shaped brownie pops—a super easy, semi-homemade recipe that starts with your favorite box of brownie mix for perfectly fudgy centers every time! Bake a simple pan of brownies, let them cool, then use heart-shapedRead More

One month no spend challenge

How to Do a Month Long No Spend Challenge

January 11, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are looking to improve your finances fast, a no-spend challenge is a great way to start. Here’s how to get through a month without spending money on non-essentials. No spend challenges are becoming a popular trend for those looking to save money and/or get out of debt. A no spend challenge involves spendingRead More

Ham and Asparagus Fritatta Recipe

Ham and Asparagus Frittata

January 11, 2019 by Alea Milham

This Ham and Asparagus Frittata recipe makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a delicious brunch! Enjoying dinner together as a family is an important aspect of staying connected with one another despite the busyness of our daily activities. I like to start family time as I am preparing dinner by putting on danceRead More

Valentine Heart chocolate chip cookie bars recipe with M&Ms

Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

January 10, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Classic chocolate chips are kicked up a notch or two when you make this  Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe for someone special. Nothing says love like homemade, especially when it’s edible!  This  Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe is a great way to show your affection for hubby, the kids, mom, and evenRead More

How to grow rutabagas

How to Grow Rutabaga

January 10, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This handy guide on how to grow rutabaga will help you with everything from planting rutabaga seeds to harvesting rutabaga. Rutabaga is the nutrient-rich root vegetable with the funny name. While most people have heard of it, it isn’t always a vegetable people think to add to their garden. If you are one of theseRead More

Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

January 8, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Let your Crock-Pot do the work in this Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Recipe that is perfect for weeknights or weekends. Love the flavor of rotisserie chicken and wish you could make it at home? Well, you are in luck, because we are sharing how to get the delicious flavor of rotisserie chicken while cooking your chickenRead More

Dairy-free keto diet foods

How to Start a Dairy-Free Keto Diet

January 7, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, you can do the Keto diet without eating butter and cheese. Here’s how to start a dairy-free diet and why it may be a good choice for you. If you are following the Keto Diet, you know that dairy can be a great source of fats. Butter is one of theRead More

How to Make Cauliflower Rice

January 7, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

Looking to cut carbs without missing out on your favorite side dishes? We are showing How to Make Cauliflower Rice in this guide. In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, I share several low-carb alternatives to rice and pasta. One of my favorites is to substitute cauliflower for rice. Today, I’m sharing several simple methodsRead More

Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

January 5, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Weight Watchers soup recipes are delicious and filling, and all under 7 Freestyle points (including some zero point options). Around my house, we call fall and winter ‘Soup Season’. After the heat of the summer, it’s a welcome change in cuisine from cold cuts and salads to cozy soups and stews. Even if youRead More

150 Weight Watchers Recipes with Smart Points for the WW Freestyle Plan

150+ Weight Watchers Recipes with SmartPoint Values

January 4, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Keep this list handy for easy meal planning on the Weight Watchers diet. It includes over 150 Weight Watchers Recipes that fit on the WW Freestyle Plan with Smart Point Values. There really are so many Weight Watchers Recipes out there! The problem is, it is so time-consuming to hunt them all down. That’s whereRead More

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes

15 Weight Watchers Instant Pot Recipes

January 2, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Weight Watchers Instant Pot recipes will make it faster and easier to prepare Weight Watchers compliant meals.  The Instant Pot has absolutely changed the way I cook at home. I can not only make meals quickly and with little effort, but I can batch cook, too, with absolute ease. I no longer worry about whetherRead More

Frost resistant winter vegetables to grow

Top 12 Vegetables to Grow this Winter

January 2, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You don’t have to stop gardening when the temperatures dip below freezing. If you are looking for winter vegetables to grow, check out these frost-resistant vegetables to grow this winter. Not much gardening happens over the winter period. This is the time when people unplug and sit in wait for the spring season. However, ifRead 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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