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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

Bacon Wrapped Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper recipe

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

February 6, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Crispy bacon is wrapped around zesty jalapenos oozing with cream cheese. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are a classic party appetizer and, quite literally, a taste sensation! This recipe brings the creamy, spicy, oozy, cheesy, smoky flavors and wraps them all up into one appetizer. You definitely want to add this party classic to your next get-together.Read More

Crab Rangoon Dip

February 6, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crab Rangoon Dip recipe brings all the creamy, savory flavors of your favorite takeout appetizer to a shareable baked dip perfect for parties. Crab Rangoon is a popular American-Chinese appetizer made with deep-fried wontons filled with cream cheese, crab or imitation crab meat, and flavorful seasonings like green onion, soy sauce, and garlic.Read More

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe made at home in 5 minutes

Homemade French Onion Dip

January 30, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This homemade French onion dip uses just two ingredients and delivers bold onion flavor. Use it as a dip for chips, a condiment for burgers, or stir it into recipes for extra flavor. This homemade French Onion Dip recipe is easy to make and uses a Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix as its base. JustRead More

Delicious white queso dip dripping from a crispy tortilla chip.

Easy White Queso Dip

January 30, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Enjoy this Easy White Queso Dip Recipe on game day, Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any time you want an excellent queso blanco to share with family and friends. Level up your chips and dip by making this skillet white queso dip. It couldn’t be simpler, with just five ingredients. It will taste likeRead More

best party dip recipes to make for parties

Best Party Dip Recipes

January 26, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Check out our favorite dips for parties, game days, and holidays. Whether you choose one of our hot dips or cold dips, you will agree that these are the best party dip recipes. Party dips are the undisputed MVP of any gathering—whether it’s a lively game-day bash, a festive holiday spread, a backyard barbecue, orRead 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

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

Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels

February 6, 2023 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This puff pastry pizza wheels recipe is a family favorite! While parties are a lot of fun, planning and organizing them when there are so many other things going on can be stressful. One way I have found that allows me to throw a party with minimal work is to host an open house andRead More

hot pizza dip recipe in a pie dish

Layered Hot Pizza Dip

February 1, 2023 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This layered hot pizza dip recipe with pepperonis is always a hit at parties! Are you getting excited about the Big Game? Is your favorite team still in the running? My team is! So I am planning our Super Bowl party. How to Make Pizza Dip At every Big Game party, a large portion ofRead More

baked goat cheese marinara dip recipe

Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip

June 3, 2022 by Editor 2 Comments

This Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is a simple 4 ingredient dip! There is something so beautiful about goat cheese. It’s soft and delicious. Cheese in its simplest form also makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish. This Goat Cheese Marinara Dip recipe is simple, yet elegant. It’s delicious served on crackers such as these homemade SourRead More

mojito melon salsa recipe made with cantaloupe and watermelon with a mint and lime dressing

Mojito Watermelon Salsa

June 2, 2022 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

For a recent barbecue, I made this Mojito Watermelon Salsa using watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, cucumbers, and green onions. Then I stirred in some lime, honey, and mint to achieve the mojito flavor. I love melons! I could, and have, eaten a whole cantaloupe for lunch and then had watermelon for dessert. So when itRead 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

BBQ Chicken Roll Ups Recipe

January 28, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This  BBQ Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe makes a great appetizer for movie night, the Superbowl, or any holiday party! Crescent dough wrapped around chicken, spicy seasonings, cream cheese, and chicken makes an amazing BBQ Chicken Roll-Ups Recipe that will be the hit of every family get together, sports party, and holiday buffet. But with some fresh veggiesRead More

25 Weight Watchers Appetizers Recipes

December 22, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Need Weight Watchers friendly hors-d’oeuvres for your next party? You will find a delicious selection of recipes on this list of Weight Watchers appetizer recipes! If you are like me and love throwing a party, then these 25 Weight Watchers Appetizer Recipes are going to be perfect for your next event. No longer will you haveRead More

baked buffalo chicken dip scoop appetizer

Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip

December 11, 2018 by Jody Leave a Comment

Gooey, warm delicious dips like this Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe are a staple of get-togethers! This buffalo ranch chicken dip is amazing with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, celery, carrots, and crackers. It is easy to make and can be prepped ahead of time and then baked right before guests arrive. Another option isRead More

Easy Authentic Guacamole Recipe

Easy Authentic Guacamole

June 29, 2018 by Editor 1 Comment

Use this authentic guacamole recipe to quickly and easily make homemade guacamole.   If you are like me and have a great Farmer’s Market nearby, you may be finding tons of great deals on Avocado’s this time of year.  We love them sliced on sandwiches or burgers but my favorite thing to do with themRead More

Mango Salsa Recipe

Mango Salsa

June 7, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

This mango salsa recipe comes together in 5 minutes and only uses 5 ingredients! Even better? There is no cooking required to make this fresh salsa. My kids love mangoes, so when they go on sale, I buy a lot… sometimes too many.  You can freeze mango pieces to use in smoothies. However, I reallyRead More

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries- Put a yummy spin on old southern favorite with these fried green tomato fries. Cornmeal adds the perfect crunch!

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries

August 29, 2017 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries recipe is a delicious way to use up your green tomatoes Being from the South I love a good traditional fried green tomato, and sometimes I like to switch them up a bit and add some new flavor.  I was making a few things with cornmeal the otherRead More

This Chicken, Kale, and Raisin Salad Spread is a delicious snack with mini pitas. It's also a great recipe for using leftover chicken you may have on hand.

Chicken, Kale, and Raisin Salad Spread with Mini Pitas

May 3, 2017 by D Durand Leave a Comment

This Chicken, Kale, and Raisin Salad Spread with Mini Pitas is a delicious and easy snack idea. It’s also a great recipe for using leftover chicken you may have on hand. We’re grabbing spring by the horns and having our fill of light and deliciousness, perfect for the warmer weather. And with an eye towardsRead 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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