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Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Seasoned with andouille sausage and classic Cajun flavors, this easy Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup is a heartier, more flavorful version of classic potato soup. Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning bring extra-smoky, spicy heat to this soup. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of bright color, while the russet potatoes, yellow onion,Read More

Keto Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe

January 11, 2026 by Jody Leave a Comment

No-Bake cookies are hands down one of my favorite cookies. This Keto Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe is easy to make and satisfies my sweet tooth without loads of carbs! I really love these cookies because they are easy to make and perfect for when you want something chocolate! And these cookies are made withRead More

Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

January 8, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These Valentine’s Day dessert recipes are the perfect way to treat your friends and family this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are hosting a Valentine’s party, prepping for a class party, or celebrating as a family, these Valentine’s Day dessert recipes will make great additions to your gathering. There are several candy recipes that would alsoRead More

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

January 3, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Try this easy Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken recipe when you want something a little spicy and a little sweet! Here’s an easy slow cooker chicken recipe with a winning combination of flavors. The sriracha gives this chicken a bit of a kick while the honey sweetens it. The result is an Asian-inspired Crock-Pot chicken dinner thatRead More

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna with homemade meat sauce

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Make this easy, meaty Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna on a busy day and enjoy the flavors of lasagna without the work. I love a meaty, cheesy, saucy lasagna baked in the oven, but I don’t necessarily love the effort involved in making it. When the day calls for a hands-off slow cooker meal (but youRead More

how to make heart-shaped doughnuts

Heart Doughnuts Recipe

January 1, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This homemade heart doughnuts recipe walks you through how to make homemade doughnuts in the shape of hearts and offers ideas for decorating them for Valentine’s Day. Homemade donuts are the ultimate cozy weekend treat—perfect for a lazy breakfast in. Shape them into cute hearts, dip them in bright chocolate glaze, and sprinkle on someRead More

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Recipe

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas

December 27, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

In Southern tradition, it’s believed to be good luck to eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day a dish made with black-eyed peas. In reality, any day a hot bowl of this flavorful Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas with collard greens, tomatoes, ham, and rice ends up on your table is your “lucky” day!   We pickedRead More

Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs

December 27, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you are looking to satisfy a chocolate craving without all the carbs, this Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs Recipe is going to be your new go-to! Rich, creamy, chocolatey- what more could you ask for? How about low carb and high in healthier fats?  This  Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe gives you the sweet chocolateRead More

Keto Chicken Alfredo Casserole recipe in a 9x13 dish

Keto Chicken Alfredo Casserole

December 26, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Try this satisfying, flavorful Keto Chicken Alfredo Casserole recipe filled with good-for-you ingredients. When you love a velvety, decadent Alfredo but you want to lower carbs, chicken Alfredo without pasta is the answer. This keto-friendly loaded chicken Alfredo bake delivers all the creaminess you’re craving. It has broccoli, so you sneak in a serving ofRead More

Keto-friendly English Muffin recipes bakes in the microwave and toasts in a hot skillet on the stovetop

Keto English Muffins

December 24, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Keto English Muffin Recipe whips up quickly, bakes in the microwave and toasts in a hot skillet for a delicious breakfast. What could be simpler than a microwave keto English muffin recipe for those mornings when you’re on the go? This recipe makes four low-carb English muffins that are perfect for breakfast sandwiches,Read More

chicken enchilada casserole that is done cooking in the crock pot and is ready to serve.

Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

December 20, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Spoon up a helping of this cheesy, delicious Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe. I love chicken enchiladas, but I don’t love rolling each tortilla individually and then babysitting them in the oven. This tender, flavorful chicken enchilada casserole won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours. Better yet, this recipe feeds the whole family usingRead More

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

December 15, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy slow cooker turkey chili is the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a hearty, low-carb meal the whole family will love. Leftover turkey gets a delicious second life in this hearty Crock-Pot chili recipe that’s both satisfying and low carb. This recipe is ideal for using up leftover turkey, but it worksRead More

Enjoy the flavors of corn chowder with ham and potatoes in this simple slow cooker recipe. A delicious way to use up leftover ham.

Crock-Pot Corn Chowder with Ham

December 12, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crock-Pot corn chowder with ham and potatoes is the perfect way to transform leftover ham into a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will enjoy.   There’s something special about coming home to the aroma of a slow cooker corn chowder that’s been simmering all day. This filling corn chowder with ham andRead More

Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies

December 10, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies recipe has the firmness of sugar cookies, so you can use your Christmas gingerbread cookie cutters to make chocolate gingerbread men. Indulge in a delightful twist on a holiday classic: Chocolate Gingerbread Men. Crafted from a tender, buttery chocolate sugar cookie dough, these little figures boast an intense, fudgy cocoaRead More

Christmas tree rice krispie treats recipe using a cookie cutter to cut out the Christmas trees from green rice Krispie treats and a pretzel stick for the tree trunk

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

December 5, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

A favorite classic becomes a holiday hit when you make this Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats Recipe for the holiday parties and cookie exchanges. With some food coloring, pretzels, sprinkles, and a special cookie cutter you can turn a classic rice krispies treats into a special Christmas dessert. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats taste yummy, butRead More

Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe

December 3, 2025 by Ann Leave a Comment

Sour cream makes this Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe incredibly moist.   The not so secret ingredient to this Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe? Yep, sour cream. It adds moisture and highlights the sweetness with its light tanginess and will make you a believer. Kick your banana bread up a notch and give it aRead More

Skillet Lasagna

November 29, 2025 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This easy, one-pan Skillet Lasagna Recipe has all the flavors of lasagna without the work. The lasagna noodles are cooked in the skillet with the sauce and a little extra water, so you don’t need to precook them. While meal planning, my oldest son requested lasagna. Unfortunately, our life is pretty busy right now andRead More

turkey salad sandwiches recipe with apple, cranberries, and celery on a plate

Turkey Salad Sandwiches with Apple and Cranberries

November 26, 2025 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This quick and easy recipe for turkey salad sandwiches uses leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and is a great way to feed guests over the Thanksgiving weekend!   There are tons of Thanksgiving recipes out there. Everyone wants to help you create your Thanksgiving day feast, but for many of us, Thanksgiving dinner is just theRead More

tuscan turkey soup recipe made with leftover turkey and Italian spice in a white bowl

Tuscan Turkey Soup

November 26, 2025 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

This Tuscan Turkey Soup recipe uses leftover turkey so it comes together quickly! A few years ago, I bookmarked a recipe called Tuscan Turkey Soup solely because of, the name. When I went back to make the recipe with my leftover Thanksgiving turkey and looked carefully at the list of ingredients I was disappointed toRead More

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Nutcracker Charcuterie Board

November 24, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

As you build this Nutcracker Charcuterie Board with cheese, meats, and crackers, it transforms into the most recognizable symbol from the Christmas ballet, bringing the family together around the appetizers. Get ready to kick off Christmas with the most charming Christmas charcuterie board ever: a full-on Nutcracker made out of snacks! Every cube of cheese,Read 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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