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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

December 2, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let the kids mix up a batch of this delicious hot chocolate mix to give out as gifts! This Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is as wonderful to give as a gift, as it is to drink. Sweet, creamy,  and chocolate-y it is so much better than the store-bought packets. When kids are able to make homemade ChristmasRead More

mint lemonade recipe using fresh mint leaves

Homemade Mint Lemonade

May 16, 2021 by Jody 2 Comments

What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot day? Homemade Mint Lemonade! Lemonade is a ridiculously refreshing treat when the temperatures start rising fast. That delicious combo of tart and sweet can help combat even the hottest and stickiest of days. But don’t go reaching for a plastic canister of ready-made lemonade when itRead More

How to Make Lemonade with lemons. This homemade lemonade recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Tip for making perfect lemonade every time.

How to Make Lemonade

June 28, 2019 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Use this recipe and tips for how to make lemonade with fresh lemons to quench your thirst on a hot summer day! I walked into the kitchen and discovered my son juicing lemons. He had already located the sugar and told me he was going to make lemonade. I took a picture because I wantedRead More

Dairy-free coffee creamer recipes

13 Dairy-Free Coffee Creamer Recipes

March 5, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Add a splash of flavor to your morning coffee with these dairy-free coffee creamer recipes. If you are dairy-free, most commercial coffee creamers probably don’t work for you. There certainly aren’t as many flavor options in store-bought dairy-free coffee creamers. If you want more exciting flavor combinations in your creamer, try one of these dairy-free coffeeRead More

Irish Jack Cherry Rose Cocktail with 3 leaf clover

Irish Jack Cherry Rose Cocktail

February 21, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Irish Jack Cherry Rose Cocktail is the perfect way to wet your whistle on St. Patrick’s Day and it’s pretty to boot! Our contribution to the St. Patrick’s Day festivities is a play on the classic Irish Jack Rose but in lieu of the Calvados, we are using a hard cherry apple cider instead. And althoughRead More

Easy slow cooker Reese's peanut butter hot chocolate recipe topped with a Reese's peanut butter cup and Reese's Pieces.

Crock Pot Reese’s Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

January 31, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Crock Pot Reese’s Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect way to end a snow day! Why Make Hot Chocolate in a Crock Pot? When you make hot chocolate in a slow cooker, you don’t have to worry about it scorching. The slow process ensures even heat, so all you have to doRead More

Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipe: Rosé With Love

January 30, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipe: Rosé With Love  has it all, Rosé wine, strawberries, and St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur. Mix up a special  Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipe this year. Our Rosé With Love is a drink that is sweet, simple, and sophisticated. It is perfect for sharing with your special Valentine for a romantic dinner at home or atRead More

strawberry white hot cocoa recipe

Strawberry White Hot Chocolate

January 16, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

If it’s still chilly in your neck of the woods this pretty Strawberry White Hot Chocolate Recipe will surely warm you and your sweetheart up in a hurry. Ice cream, candy melts,  and sugar combine to create this irresistible Strawberry White Hot Chocolate Recipe. This is the perfect way to celebrate a chilly winter afternoon.  ForRead More

New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses for Kids

December 19, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

There is no reason to leave the kids out of celebrating a festive New Year’s Eve with these New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses for Kids. You can make the kids feel special and like they are part of the celebration when you present them with these New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses to help ring inRead More

lucky new year cocktail with fruit

Lucky New Year Cocktail

December 19, 2018 by D Durand 1 Comment

The Lucky Year Cocktail is not your typical New Year’s cocktail; this is all the luck you will need for the new year inside of a delicious sipper. Did you know that in different cultures around the world, oranges and pomegranates are considered lucky? Oranges and pomegranates are the fruits to give as gifts toRead More

16 Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes

Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes

August 29, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You can save money and still have a delicious cup of coffee with these homemade coffee creamer recipes. For most people, the day doesn’t even start until you have had your cup of coffee. This means often hitting up your favorite coffee shop to get your favorite flavor and drink. Unfortunately, over time, this addsRead More

Make our Salted Caramel Apple Martini as a delicious adult drink for your friends and family during the fall and winter! This cocktail is so easy to make!

Salted Caramel Apple Martini

July 13, 2018 by Ann 2 Comments

If you love salted caramel, then this Salted Caramel Apple Martini is a perfect choice.  It is delicious and totally fun.  A great recipe that is ideal for making during the holiday season when apple cider is readily available! While the kids enjoy apple cider, you can easily whip up this delicious Salted Caramel AppleRead More

Vanilla Steamer Recipe

Homemade Vanilla Steamer

December 11, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Would you like to create a coffee shop vanilla steamer yourself? Use this homemade vanilla steamer recipe and enjoy a tasty vanilla steamer without leaving your house! My youngest son doesn’t like hot chocolate. He simply does not like chocolate and isn’t actually that fond of sweets. When we are home, I usually make himRead More

Have you ever wanted to try to make your favorite Starbucks treat? You can with these Starbucks Copycat Recipes for 20 of your favorite drinks and baked goods.

20 Starbucks Copycat Recipes

August 18, 2017 by Diana 3 Comments

Have you ever wished you could make your favorite Starbucks drink or pastry at home? You can with these 20 Starbucks copycat recipes. While I love going to Starbucks to study or catch up with a friend, it is too expensive for me to really make a habit of it. I can probably rattle off every drinkRead More

Here's a new cocktail recipe to try! This Blackberry and Lemon Drop Chiller is a delicious mix of lemon, homemade blackberry syrup, and flavored vodka.

Blackberry and Lemon Drop Chiller

April 26, 2017 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Here’s a new cocktail recipe to try! This Blackberry and Lemon Drop Chiller is a delicious mix of lemon, homemade blackberry syrup, and flavored vodka. Don’t head into summer without a cocktail game plan. We go a cocktail that will knock your socks off and make you feel like the summer will never end. TryRead More

Warm weather is just around the corner and having a go-to cocktail is essential! Try this refreshing Watermelon, Lemon, and Cranberry Margarita.

Watermelon, Lemon, and Cranberry Margarita

April 5, 2017 by D Durand 2 Comments

Warm weather is just around the corner and having a go-to cocktail is essential! Try this refreshing Watermelon, Lemon, and Cranberry Margarita. Let’s talk warm weather cocktails for a second, shall we? First, before the HOT! HOT! HOT! weather gets here you’re going to need a game plan in place to cool yourself, friends, and familyRead More

Beat the winter blahs with this Bourbon and Cherry Cocktail! It's a refreshing recipe with Bourbon, Maraschino cherries, and a splash of citrus.

Bourbon + Cherry Cocktail

March 8, 2017 by D Durand 1 Comment

Beat the winter blahs with this Bourbon and Cherry Cocktail! It’s a refreshing recipe with Bourbon, Maraschino cherries, and a splash of citrus. Just because it isn’t summer doesn’t mean you can’t drink like it is! Our Bourbon and Cherry Cocktail is going to make you feel like you’re soaking up the sun in PuertoRead More

Welcome warm weather with a Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail! This recipe mixes cranberry juice and tequila with muddled mint and a splash of ginger beer.

Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail

February 20, 2017 by D Durand Leave a Comment

 Get ready for spring and summer with our minty cocktail. Filled with ginger beer, tequila, grapefruit, and mint, try our Cranberry and Citrus Mint Cocktail   Psst! This little cocktail newsflash is a reminder that you don’t have to wait for summertime to come to you. In just a few minutes and shake of thisRead More

It's Mardi Gras time. Here's one delicious way to get festive during Mardi Gras season. Try our Mardi Grad Festive Punch, mixed with a King Cake Soda Ice Ring, rum and more. I'm also sharing a virgin festive punch recipe! Cheers!

Festive Mardi Gras Punch

January 27, 2017 by D Durand 1 Comment

It’s Mardi Gras time. Here’s one delicious way to get festive during Mardi Gras season. Try our Mardi Grad Festive Punch, mixed with a King Cake Soda Ice Ring, rum and more. I’m also sharing a virgin festive punch recipe! Cheers! Festive Mardi Gras Punch I think you deserve a wonderfully delicious Mardi Gras Festive PunchRead More

Our Mardi Gras King Cake Soda Ice Ring is a one of a kind festive creation that will keep your punch bowl looking absolutely beautiful and delicious!

Mardi Gras Ice Ring Using King Cake Soda

January 27, 2017 by D Durand 5 Comments

Our Mardi Gras Ice Ring is a one of a kind festive creation that will keep your punch bowl looking absolutely beautiful and delicious! When you celebrate Mardi Gras this year we think it’s a pretty good idea to have our delicious Mardi Gras King Cake Soda Ice Ring keeping everything in the punch bowlRead 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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