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Homemade Sour Cream

April 6, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This Homemade Sour Cream Recipe has two ingredients and only takes a couple of minutes to prep. It’s foolproof, creamy, and great if you prefer to have control over what ingredients go into your food. Have you ever needed sour cream and discovered you were out? I sure have, and I was so excited thatRead More

homemade honey baked ham recipe

Honey Baked Ham

April 3, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy, homemade honey-baked ham recipe is perfect for holidays, family dinners, or anytime you want to impress without the stress.   Skip the store-bought, overpriced honey hams this year! This easy homemade honey-baked ham gives you that same sweet, sticky, crowd-pleasing glaze without any fuss. We’re talking a juicy spiral-cut ham baked low andRead More

Pizza made from Homemade Pizza Dough

Homemade Pizza Dough

March 30, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Store-bought pizza is convenient…just don’t look at the ingredient list!  If you want to maximize the flavor and keep the contents simple, homemade pizza dough is the way to go!  You don’t have to spin it in the air at all. Nothing beats the smell of fresh pizza baking in the oven, especially when theRead More

Homemade Mayonnaise

March 20, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Homemade Mayonnaise recipe takes just 5 minutes and uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand. Creamy, fresh, and better than store-bought. Making homemade mayonnaise may seem really difficult or complicated, but the truth is an immersion blender makes the job so simple, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before now. YouRead More

homemade corned beef and cabbage soup recipe using leftover corned beef from st patricks day

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

March 17, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup recipe is made with potatoes and carrots for a filling soup using leftover corned beef. There’s something deeply comforting about transforming holiday leftovers into a hearty, soul-warming meal, and this Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup does exactly that. Tender shreds of leftover corned beef mingle with sweet carrots, creamyRead More

slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe with red potatoes on a platter

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

March 13, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe is made with red potatoes. There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty plate of corned beef and cabbage. Tender slices of beef mingle with soft cabbage and those perfect little red potatoes that soak up all the savory flavors. While it’s often tied to St. Patrick’sRead More

Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole Recipe

Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole

March 10, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole Recipe is a simple, comforting family meal. Want a great way to use up leftover ham? Or maybe you need a comforting meal for the family without much effort. This hearty and easy Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole recipe with green beans requires minimal prep, only a fewRead More

Leftover Ham and Bean Soup cooked in the Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup

February 27, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup is perfect year-round, but it’s especially great after the holidays when you want to use up leftover ham. Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect way to transform leftover ham into a wonderful, comforting meal. Just add pre-soaked white beans and let the slow cooker do the workRead More

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

February 26, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Here’s a Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe that’s simple to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner. Fajitas are popular for good reason. It’s hard to beat the taste of smoky, savory meat served piping hot on warm tortillas. This sheet pan fajitas recipe is full of flavor and simple to prepare. It’sRead More

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe, inspired by your favorite takeout

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

February 26, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Treat yourself to Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli on a busy weeknight. It’s better than takeout, and so simple to make! This slow cooker beef and broccoli reminds me of one of my favorite choices at Chinese restaurants.  It’s loaded with beef and tender-crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Served over noodles or rice andRead More

Crock-Pot Chuck Roast Recipe with Vegetables makes for a delectable family night dinner

Crock-Pot Chuck Roast with Vegetables

February 26, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This tender Crock-Pot Chuck Roast Recipe with Vegetables makes for a wonderful, hearty family dinner any day of the week. It’s a complete meal in one pot! If you prefer, I also have this Slow Cooker Cross Rib Roast Recipe that leaves out the vegetables. The warm, comforting aroma of chuck roast slow-cooking alongside heartyRead More

a slice of homemade carrot cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans

Carrot Cake

February 25, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This carrot cake recipe includes applesauce, which creates a moist cake with less sugar and oil. Applesauce adds the perfect amount of moisture and sweetness, resulting in a moist cake that isn’t greasy and has less sugar. This lighter twist on classic carrot cake delivers all the cozy, spiced comfort you love while making aRead More

Mexican Street Corn Soup cooked in the Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup

February 23, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Meet your new favorite way to use fresh seasonal corn! This chowder-style Crock-Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup recipe comes out creamy, spicy, comforting, and flavorful. This chowder-style Mexican Street Corn Soup is spicy, flavorful, and just the thing to warm your insides after a day spent outdoors. It is a great way to use upRead More

Cheesey chicken enchiladas recipe

Chicken Enchiladas

February 21, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This chicken enchiladas recipe is easy and cheesy! Use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to make this family-friendly southwestern feast! This delicious, family-friendly chicken enchilada recipe is so simple to put together that the kids can help! It makes a big batch, so it’s a good choice when the kids are going to haveRead More

Best deviled eggs recipe

Deviled Eggs

February 20, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The deviled eggs recipe everyone asks for. Classic, easy, and always delicious. Deviled eggs are a classic dish at family gatherings! Serve them chilled on a platter for Easter, picnics, or potlucks. They pair perfectly with ham, salads, or grilled mains. This is the classic deviled eggs recipe that generations of deviled egg fans haveRead More

Fork of Keto Scrambled Eggs with Avocado

Keto Scrambled Eggs with Avocado

February 19, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Enjoy rich, creamy Keto Scrambled Eggs with Avocado at any time of day. Serve with a crisp salad and fresh vegetables for a satisfying lunch or light supper. For whatever reason, having “breakfast for supper” is one of the most satisfying family meals. Everyone loves it, it’s quick and easy to make, and the heartyRead More

Slow Cooker White Lasagna

February 18, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Instead of ground beef and marinara, this Slow Cooker White Lasagna uses cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce. It’s an easy and creamy alternative to traditional baked lasagna! Slow Cooker White Lasagna is a convenient and tasty twist on the classic red sauce oven-baked version. Alfredo sauce coats all the layers of seasoned ricotta, Italian cheeses,Read More

Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipe

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

February 17, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Fun egg-shaped chocolate-peanut butter treats for Easter that use only three ingredients! This Peanut Butter Eggs recipe is so simple and delicious, everyone in the family will love it. It reminds me of the famous chocolate peanut butter cups, but better because they’re made at home. The best part is that the recipe only usesRead More

Crock-Pot Red Beans and Rice, Southern Style - less spicy than Cajun Red Beans and Rice but just as tasty!

Crock-Pot Red Beans and Rice

February 13, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This Southern-style Crock-Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe is not quite as spicy as Crock-Pot Cajun Beans and Rice, but just as tasty and just as easy! When I read the ingredients of this southern-style slow-cooker red beans and rice recipe, I can almost smell it cooking. Like many good southern recipes, the recipe includesRead More

Easy Broiled Asparagus with Parmesan

Broiled Asparagus with Parmesan

February 12, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Broiled Asparagus with Parmesan is an easy, 15-minute side dish that is the perfect way to add fresh spring asparagus to your table. Fresh asparagus is one of the highlights of spring! Usually, you can find it on sale from February through early summertime, and that’s also the best time to add it to yourRead 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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