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Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Homemade Fajita Seasoning

September 9, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

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 6 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

Loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slivers

Loaded Coleslaw with Bacon and Apple

August 8, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This loaded coleslaw recipe has two types of slaw: traditional cabbage slaw and broccoli slaw. It also has bacon, apple, onion, almond slivers, and is topped with a delicious balsamic coleslaw dressing. Need an easy salad for your next party or barbecue? This loaded coleslaw recipe with bacon, apple, and almond slices is a realRead 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 3 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 15 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 Silk Soymilk, 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 can oftenRead 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

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

Homemade Raspberry and Blueberry Popsicles Recipe using fresh berries and coconut water

Raspberry and Blueberry Popsicles

July 2, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This raspberry and blueberry popsicles recipe is proof that kids will willingly consume fruit! My kids love frozen fruit. I can freeze grapes or berries and then serve them while still frozen to my kids and they will gobble them up. I am not sure what the makes frozen fruit more appealing than fresh fruitRead 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

Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad Recipe

June 26, 2019 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

This Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad recipe is a delicious twist on traditional potato salad recipes. It combines the flavors of jalapeno poppers (cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon, and cheese) with a potato salad. Warm or chilled, this Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue or potluck! Do you know how to makeRead More

How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money on Groceries

How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money on Groceries

June 21, 2019 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Use these easy tips on how to reduce food waste and save money on groceries. Have you resolved to save money? Reducing food waste can help with your goal. Before you can eliminate food waste, you first need to figure out why you are wasting food. Analyze what you are throwing away to see if thereRead More

patriotic rolo pretzel turtles topped with red, white, and blue candy melts and sprinkles

Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles

June 13, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Quickly make this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe for your 4th of July party this year. Do you love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in traditional Turtle candies?  If so, you are going to love this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe.  The sweet and salty combination blended with the chewy and crunchy sensationRead 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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