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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

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

a classic vanilla cupcake recipe with a bite out of it to show that it is light, fluffy, moist, and tender.

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

January 25, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Bake delicious vanilla cupcakes with this easy vanilla cupcake recipe. These classic vanilla cupcakes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—simple, tender, and bursting with pure vanilla flavor. With a light, fluffy crumb and just the right amount of sweetness, they’re the perfect blank canvas for your favorite frosting, sprinkles, or whatever the event you’re celebrating calls for.Read More

Pink Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

January 22, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here is an ultra-glam pink chocolate-covered strawberries recipe with added sparkle from fine coconut shreds and a dusting of edible gold glitter. There’s nothing wrong with classic chocolate-covered strawberries…those indulgent, delicious treats that celebrate love and affection. Like red roses, they are classically elegant, simple, and beautiful. But every now and then there’s an occasionRead More

Nutella-Filled Heart Sugar Cookies

January 19, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Nutella-filled heart sugar cookies recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day. These Nutella-filled heart-shaped sugar cookies are a dreamy twist on classic Linzer cookies—perfect for Valentine’s Day when you want to show some extra love! Buttery, tender sugar cookie sandwiches with a generous dollop of creamy, chocolate-hazelnut Nutella, with the top heart cookie dusted withRead More

Keto Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe

January 11, 2026 by Jody Leave a Comment

No-Bake cookies are hands down one of my favorite cookies. This Keto Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Recipe is easy to make and satisfies my sweet tooth without loads of carbs! I really love these cookies because they are easy to make and perfect for when you want something chocolate! And these cookies are made withRead More

Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

January 8, 2026 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These Valentine’s Day dessert recipes are the perfect way to treat your friends and family this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are hosting a Valentine’s party, prepping for a class party, or celebrating as a family, these Valentine’s Day dessert recipes will make great additions to your gathering. There are several candy recipes that would alsoRead More

Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs

December 27, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

When you are looking to satisfy a chocolate craving without all the carbs, this Triple Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs Recipe is going to be your new go-to! Rich, creamy, chocolatey- what more could you ask for? How about low carb and high in healthier fats?  This  Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs Recipe gives you the sweet chocolateRead 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

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

viral Japanese cheesecake recipe using Greek yogurt and Biscoff cookies

2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake

November 4, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

You need to try this viral 2-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake, sometimes called “Japanese Cheesecake,” which went viral on TikTok. Why is it going viral? Because it is a super easy, high-protein treat that is much healthier than traditional cheesecake. If you’re craving something sweet, creamy, and ridiculously easy, this no-bake treat is about to become yourRead 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 TreatsRead 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

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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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