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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

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

how to make a nutcracker charcuterie board

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

Thanksgiving side dish recipes

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

November 22, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you are looking for ideas for side dishes for Thanksgiving this year, we have you covered. We are sharing our favorite recipes, including traditional Thanksgiving side dishes, creative Thanksgiving side dishes, and even a few unconventional recipes. One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is the variety of delicious side dishes. It seems there is somethingRead More

easy buttermilk dinner rolls recipe

Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

November 21, 2025 by Editor 2 Comments

These homemade buttermilk dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, yeast rolls with a golden crust. They make the perfect dinner rolls to serve with your Sunday dinner or holiday feast. Family meals and dinner rolls go together like…well…bread and butter! Whether it’s a holiday meal, Sunday dinner, or soup on a cold night, we yearn forRead More

savory roasted sweet potatoes with rosemary and garlic in a green bowl.

Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

November 17, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This savory roasted sweet potatoes recipe is seasoned with rosemary and garlic. It almost seems un-American to admit it, but I am not a fan of candied yams. My family always served candied yams at Thanksgiving, so I was surprised the first time I had dinner with my in-laws and they did not. That ThanksgivingRead More

Homemade garlic butter mashed potatoes in a bowl.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 14, 2025 by Ann 4 Comments

Tired of plain mashed potatoes? This simple Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe is flavored with real garlic and butter. When it comes to comfort food mash potatoes often come to mind. These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will hit the spot. Whip these up for your next family dinner or save them for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.Read More

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

November 13, 2025 by Jody 2 Comments

If you love pot roast that falls apart as soon as you touch it with your fork this Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe is a must add to your collection. No matter how many fancy small appliances come along I will always have a special place in my heart and on my counter for my Crock-Pot. IRead More

Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

November 10, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

These Gingerbread Man Rice Krispie Treats are almost too cute to eat right?  They are a sweet addition to your cookie tray this year or to welcome everyone in from the cold with a mug of cocoa! Add these Gingerbread Men Rice Krispie Treats to your cookie tray for the holidays or make them withRead More

homemade buckeye fudge recipe

Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe

November 6, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

Turn the traditional flavors of buckeye candies into a delicious and Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe. I don’t know about you but I love pretty much any combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Little round Buckeyes have been a staple of my candy making for years but I really love this Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe. EasyRead More

You will love this easy homemade turkey gravy recipe

How to Make Turkey Gravy

November 5, 2025 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Hosting the holiday dinner this year? You are going to love this easy turkey gravy recipe! There is absolutely no reason to buy gravy. Ever. Homemade gravy is not only out-of-this-world delicious, but it is also easy to make. For some reason, people have heard stories of lumpy gravy and have the impression that itRead More

Orange-Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

November 5, 2025 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I am not that crazy about cranberries on their own but add some grated orange and a little cinnamon and it becomesRead More

easy ghost cupcakes - recipe and decorating tips

Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes

October 17, 2025 by Ann 1 Comment

Looking for an easy treat to make for Halloween parties this year? These Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes are simple to make with edible candy eyes and piped frosting. I remember as a young girl that my favorite part of the school year was the Halloween party my school would throw. I loved the Halloween parties I would attendRead More

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

October 16, 2025 by Ann 2 Comments

These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are a fun fall recipe to make with kids. These candy corn Rice Krispie treats are actually easy to make by placing the different colored Rice Krispie mixture into a deep pie dish. When you slice it like a pie you instantly have candy corn inspired treats. This is a funRead More

easy healthy pumpkin dip recipe in a bowl surrounded by apples

Healthy Pumpkin Dip

October 11, 2025 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More

how to make apple pie spice mix - recipe and tips

Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe

October 4, 2025 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Use this homemade apple pie spice to make your own mix from scratch using spices in your pantry. You will often see apple pie spice listed as an ingredient on recipes for apple pies and crisps. I know you have hears of pumpkin pie spice, but you may be asking yourself What’s apple pie spice? AndRead More

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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

Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies

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

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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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