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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

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

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

applesauce bundt cake recipe using a cake mix

Easy Applesauce Bundt Cake

September 28, 2025 by Alea Milham 24 Comments

This semi-homemade applesauce cake is made by doctoring a plain white or yellow cake mix.   What do you do when you want to make a cake, but you don’t have a lot of time? Make a Bundt cake. They are elegant and you can get away from putting a simple glaze on top andRead More

watermelon cupcakes with whipped cream frosting

How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes

May 30, 2025 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

If you are trying to cut back on processed sugar, you will love these fresh watermelon cupcakes! Use the tutorial below on how to make cupcakes with real watermelon to make a healthy dessert for your next party. I am trying to cut back on the amount of refined sugar that I consume. August isRead More

Blueberry Popsicles made with real blueberries

Easy Homemade Blueberry Popsicles Recipe

May 15, 2025 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

You will want to stock your freezer with this easy homemade blueberry popsicles recipe! My 10-year-old really enjoys popsicles and frozen treats in the summer.  I feel better about letting him eat sweets when I know they are made with real fruit! When I am short on time, I just pour pure fruit juice in popsicleRead More

shamrock rice krispy treats recipe for st. patricks day

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats

February 20, 2025 by Jody 7 Comments

When you need something sweet to wish luck to family and friends these Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats are just the thing to whip up. Rice Krispie treats are a classic for a reason, they are buttery, sweet, crunchy, and very addicting! Add a little festive holiday flair to create these Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats andRead More

patriotic rolo pretzel turtles topped with red, white, and blue candy melts and sprinkles

Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles

May 22, 2024 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Quickly make this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe for your 4th of July party this year. Do you love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in traditional Turtle candies?  If so, you are going to love this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe.  The sweet and salty combination blended with the chewy and crunchy sensationRead More

This Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is a fun and easy Easter dessert idea!

Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

March 15, 2024 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is not only a delicious dessert, but it is also a fun activity to do with your kids. Instead of making sugar cookies for Easter, you can use an egg cookie cutter to cut out Rice Krispie Treats into fun shapes. Then use icing to decorate them just like youRead More

New Years White Chocolate dipped pretzel rods with silver and gold sprinkles

New Year’s Pretzel Rods Recipe

December 26, 2023 by Editor 4 Comments

Add some edible silver and gold sparkle to your New Year’s Eve table with this New Year’s Pretzel Rods Recipe that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike! A simple and sparkling dessert is just the thing to add some pizazz to your New Year’s Celebration. Whip up a batch or twoRead More

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

December 8, 2023 by Jody 7 Comments

Learn how to make homemade marshmallows with this homemade marshmallows recipe and step-by-step tutorial. I am not going to say that you will never buy marshmallows from the store ever again, because we all know how busy we are and we all know that those fluffy bags of yummy convenience have their time and place.Read More

Chocolate Sunflower Seed Covered Caramel Apples

Chocolate Sunflower Seed Caramel Apples

October 17, 2023 by D Durand 5 Comments

Up your caramel apple game with these delicious chocolate sunflower seed caramel apples. Memories of fall always bring to mind sticky and sweet caramel apples, but this upscale Chocolate Sunflower Seed Caramel Apple is a perfect choice that will please kids and adults alike.  Chocolate sunflower seeds are a favorite special snack, but when youRead More

Cantaloupe and Sweet Apple Slush- This cantaloup and apple frozen drink recipe is fast, easy, and refreshing. It's also a fun way to beat the summer heat!

Cantaloupe and Sweet Apple Slush

May 15, 2023 by D Durand 1 Comment

This cantaloupe and sweet apple slush is a delicious and healthy alternative to slushies! This summer try our Cantaloupe and Sweet Apple Slush! If you’re looking for a totally fun, refreshing, and delicious way to lower summertime temperatures, well look no more! This unique anti-hot weather recipe will take your slush game to the nextRead More

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

January 14, 2023 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This homemade Blackberry Cobbler recipe is easy and delicious!   I make a lot of berry cobblers and fruit crips because they are quick and easy to make. And since I’m using fruit, I tell myself that they are healthier than other desserts. This easy blackberry cobbler recipe uses fresh blackberries. I sprinkle sugar, cornstarch,Read More

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

September 22, 2022 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds recipe is a delicious twist on roasted pumpkin seeds! Make sure you save your pumpkin seeds when you carve pumpkins or make homemade pumpkin puree this fall. Pumpkin seeds are not only edible, but they are also delicious. You can even eat them raw if you like, but my favoriteRead More

Granola-Coated-Caramel-Apples

Granola Coated Caramel Apple

August 15, 2022 by D Durand 3 Comments

This Granola Coated Caramel Apple is the perfect treat to serve at your fall parties! There is nothing as yummy as a caramel apple, unless of course, you are talking about this delicious Granola Coated Caramel Apple.  This is a great choice for someone who loves a bit of crunch on their apple.  The bestRead More

lemon rice krispie treats recipe - a no-bake dessert

Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

June 30, 2022 by Ann 5 Comments

This lemon meringue rice krispie treats recipe has a bright flavor and is easy to make. You may think cereal treats are just for kids, but this recipe for Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats is a perfect choice for sharing with anyone.  They are so delicious and upscale for a cereal treat that they could even beRead 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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