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Meatless Soup Recipes for Lent

February 18, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While my husband grew up eating Fish on Fridays throughout Lent, I cherish my church’s Lenten Soup Suppers, which often consisted of meatless soup recipes each Wednesday night before Bible Study. As the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026), Christians—across many denominations—choose to observe this time of reflection, prayer, repentance, and preparationRead More

15 Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts- These gluten-free chocolate dessert recipes are perfect for a special occasion or to satisfy your sweet tooth!

15 Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts

February 10, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There is nothing as satisfying as sinking your teeth into one of these decadent gluten-free chocolate desserts.  Just because you have a dietary restriction doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy some amazing sweet treats on a regular basis.  This list of 15 Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts includes simple things like muffins, cookies, or the more exotic doubleRead More

How to Meal Prep with Batch Cooking - 1 hour weekly meal prep session + menu plan

How to Do Weekly Meal Prep with Batch Cooking + Menu Ideas

February 9, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

By spending an hour or two doing meal prep on the weekend, you can create quick and easy dinners all week long. Below I will share tips for how you can do a quick batch cooking session, prep meals, and save time cooking supper on busy weeknights. I will use a variety of appliances to cook asRead More

How to Get Started with Batch Cooking - Video Tutorials and batch cooking tips

How to Batch Cook – Batch Cooking Video Tutorials and Tips

February 4, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

In my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to  prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety of easy meals through the week. The cookbook includes batch cooking techniques for beef, chicken, pork, beans, and rice. By batch cooking, you can prep the ingredients for multiple family-friendly meals at once, ultimately savingRead More

gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipe using dairy-free Smart Balance Original Buttery Spread

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 4, 2016 by Alea Milham

Have you been struggling to find a gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chip cookie recipe that you like? I’ve finally figured out how to make perfect gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chip cookies every time. Want to know what is harder than baking at altitude? Baking for kids who have food allergies at altitude! I am only at 4500Read More

15 Gluten-Free Sweet Bread Recipes- These recipes include gluten-free sweet breads you can enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack.

15 Gluten-Free Sweet Bread Recipes

February 3, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

I love a great gluten-free sweet bread as a breakfast choice or for dessert, and this list is full of our favorites.  From classics like banana nut to the tasty and unique chili chocolate wine bread, there is something unique for everyone.  Utilizing sweet breads as a fast and simple breakfast is always a favorite wayRead More

How to save money with prep-ahead Meals + Batch cooking pork and beans

How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals

January 31, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

How to Save Money with Prep-Ahead Meals One of the great things about batch cooking ingredients in bulk is that when I see a great deal on meat, I feel comfortable buy several packages at once to use in my bulk cooking. I can then bring it home and cook it within a day orRead More

easy slow cooker mashed potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

January 29, 2016 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This easy slow cooker mashed potato recipe is a no drain recipe which means it can be cooked start to finish in the Crock-Pot.   When I share a recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes, people often tell me that they never have leftover mashed potatoes. And I tell them that if they don’tRead More

10 Frugal Uses for Binder Clips- Binder clips are inexpensive and easy to find in stores. Give these 10 uses a try to make your life more efficient.

10 Frugal Uses for Binder Clips

January 28, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Binder clips are inexpensive and easy to find at your local retail store. Sure they are great for keeping your important papers organized, but did you know they are also great for so much more? Take a peek at these 10 Frugal Uses for Binder Clips that are sure to make your life easier andRead More

Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch - 1 hour of batch cooking and prepping ahead and you have 7 quick and easy diner recipes for busy nights

How to Save Time with Prep-Ahead Meals

January 27, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

By spending an hour or two prepping ahead on the weekend, you can create quick and easy dinners all week long. Below I will share tips for how you can do a quick batch cooking session, prep-ahead meals, and save time cooking meals on busy weeknights. Prep-Ahead Meals vs. Make-Ahead Meals The primary difference between prep-aheadRead More

Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch Where to Buy

Announcing: Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch

January 25, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

I am excited to tell you that my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, is available for purchase! If you added it to your wishlist, you can finally buy it. A Better Way to Cook Ahead In Prep-Ahead Meals From Scratch, I share multiple ways to  prepare large batches of different staples that can then be quickly combined into a variety ofRead More

green bean recipe with mushrooms and bacon

Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms

January 22, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I was experimenting with ways to cook mushrooms with green beans without using cream of mushroom soup and came up with this delicious Green Beans with Bacon and Mushrooms recipe. My daughter isn’t especially fond of green beans and for some reason I feel an overwhelming need to create recipes that will make my kids fall in loveRead More

Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes- Making the change towards a more eco-friendly home is easy to do. Give these frugal tips a try and see for yourself.

Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes

January 14, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

For every family that really feels they need to become Eco-friendly or go green, there are specific things they really have to think about. These Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes are on the top of the list when you decide to make this lifestyle change. Must Do Frugal Green Living Changes Switch to cloth. ItRead More

15 Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes- These gluten-free recipes include traditional flour noodles and noodle substitutes. Enjoy them with your favorite pasta sauce!

15 Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes

January 13, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

These 15 Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes will restore your faith in humanity after you feel let down by the lack of pasta in your now gluten-free diet.  From classic vegetable noodles that are substitutes in some of these recipes, to several unique flour blends that create a truly classic pasta feel, you’ll find a gluten-free pastaRead More

4 Tips to Help You Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season- These tips will help you stay in optimal shape when the cold and flu season is at its peak.

4 Tips to Help You Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

January 11, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While having a cold or the flu is generally not a life threatening illness, it can still be annoying and time consuming. The flu and colds cause us to miss work or school while recuperating. Taking care of yourself is the best way to prevent your body from coming down with these illnesses. Read onRead More

How to Start an Exercise Routine and Stick with it- Starting an exercise routine can be hard. These tips will help you develop a plan and stay on track.

How to Start an Exercise Routine and Stick With It

January 11, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Have you ever started an exercise routine, only to ditch it a week, two weeks, or a month later? It’s extremely common! Many people start an exercise routine, get busy or bored, and drop it shortly after. It can be absolutely overwhelming incorporating a steady exercise routine in to your life, but these tips will showRead More

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing

January 9, 2016 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing are every bacon lover’s dream come true. A thick slice of bacon is rolled into each pastry, providing a combination of sweet and savory with each bite.   These Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting are a delicious variation on traditional cinnamon rolls. This recipe for cinnamon rolls with baconRead More

Are you looking for a way to simplify dinners on busy weeknights? Combine meal planning and prep-ahead with batch cooking to create quick and easy dinners on busy nights.

How to Create a Meal Plan with Batch Cooking

January 6, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You don’t have to spend a whole day cooking meals for your freezer to take advantage batch cooking. You can adapt the concept of batch cooking to fit your lifestyle and schedule. I use batch cooking as a frugal way of creating my own “convenience foods” to simplify dinner preparation on busy weeknights. Cooking basic ingredients, suchRead More

20 Gluten-Free Cake Recipes- These wonderful cake recipes are completely gluten-free. Enjoy classic flavors like red velvet or a decadent mocha fudge cake.

20 Gluten-Free Cake Recipes

January 5, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Cake is always a favorite treat, and these 20 Gluten-Free Cake Recipes will renew your faith in the gluten-free lifestyle and diet.  No dry and tasteless cakes on this list.  Everything from a classic vanilla to a moist pumpkin cake will leave you and your taste buds happy. These are delicious choices using various oatRead More

how to roast spaghetti squash

How to Roast Spaghetti Squash

January 4, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

I recently made a great discovery: my kids love roasted spaghetti squash. I mean really LOVE it. They even like roasted spaghetti squash more than they like regular pasta. I never would have guessed that would be the case. My 8 year old likes it so much that I decided to try batch cooking spaghetti squash, soRead 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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