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slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe with red potatoes on a platter

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

March 13, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy slow cooker corned beef and cabbage recipe is made with red potatoes. There’s something undeniably comforting about a hearty plate of corned beef and cabbage. Tender slices of beef mingle with soft cabbage and those perfect little red potatoes that soak up all the savory flavors. While it’s often tied to St. Patrick’sRead More

Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole Recipe

Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole

March 10, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole Recipe is a simple, comforting family meal. Want a great way to use up leftover ham? Or maybe you need a comforting meal for the family without much effort. This hearty and easy Crock-Pot Potato and Ham Casserole recipe with green beans requires minimal prep, only a fewRead More

Leftover Ham and Bean Soup cooked in the Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup

February 27, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup is perfect year-round, but it’s especially great after the holidays when you want to use up leftover ham. Crock-Pot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect way to transform leftover ham into a wonderful, comforting meal. Just add pre-soaked white beans and let the slow cooker do the workRead More

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe, inspired by your favorite takeout

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

February 26, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Treat yourself to Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli on a busy weeknight. It’s better than takeout, and so simple to make! This slow cooker beef and broccoli reminds me of one of my favorite choices at Chinese restaurants.  It’s loaded with beef and tender-crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet sauce. Served over noodles or rice andRead More

Crock-Pot Chuck Roast Recipe with Vegetables makes for a delectable family night dinner

Crock-Pot Chuck Roast with Vegetables

February 26, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This tender Crock-Pot Chuck Roast Recipe with Vegetables makes for a wonderful, hearty family dinner any day of the week. It’s a complete meal in one pot! If you prefer, I also have this Slow Cooker Cross Rib Roast Recipe that leaves out the vegetables. The warm, comforting aroma of chuck roast slow-cooking alongside heartyRead More

Mexican Street Corn Soup cooked in the Crock-Pot

Crock-Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup

February 23, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Meet your new favorite way to use fresh seasonal corn! This chowder-style Crock-Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup recipe comes out creamy, spicy, comforting, and flavorful. This chowder-style Mexican Street Corn Soup is spicy, flavorful, and just the thing to warm your insides after a day spent outdoors. It is a great way to use upRead More

Slow Cooker White Lasagna

February 18, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Instead of ground beef and marinara, this Slow Cooker White Lasagna uses cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce. It’s an easy and creamy alternative to traditional baked lasagna! Slow Cooker White Lasagna is a convenient and tasty twist on the classic red sauce oven-baked version. Alfredo sauce coats all the layers of seasoned ricotta, Italian cheeses,Read More

Slow Cooker Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice

January 15, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Red beans and rice is a traditional Louisiana dish, perfect for serving at Mardi Gras parties or any day of the week. This easy homemade Crock-Pot Cajun Red Beans and Rice Recipe takes almost all the effort out of it! This slow-cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice recipe has all the ingredients to star inRead More

Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Seasoned with andouille sausage and classic Cajun flavors, this easy Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup is a heartier, more flavorful version of classic potato soup. Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning bring extra-smoky, spicy heat to this soup. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of bright color, while the russet potatoes, yellow onion,Read More

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken

January 3, 2026 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Try this easy Crock-Pot Sriracha Chicken recipe when you want something a little spicy and a little sweet! Here’s an easy slow cooker chicken recipe with a winning combination of flavors. The sriracha gives this chicken a bit of a kick while the honey sweetens it. The result is an Asian-inspired Crock-Pot chicken dinner thatRead More

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna with homemade meat sauce

Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna

January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Make this easy, meaty Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna on a busy day and enjoy the flavors of lasagna without the work. I love a meaty, cheesy, saucy lasagna baked in the oven, but I don’t necessarily love the effort involved in making it. When the day calls for a hands-off slow cooker meal (but youRead More

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Recipe

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas

December 27, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

In Southern tradition, it’s believed to be good luck to eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day a dish made with black-eyed peas. In reality, any day a hot bowl of this flavorful Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas with collard greens, tomatoes, ham, and rice ends up on your table is your “lucky” day!   We pickedRead More

chicken enchilada casserole that is done cooking in the crock pot and is ready to serve.

Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

December 20, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Spoon up a helping of this cheesy, delicious Crock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe. I love chicken enchiladas, but I don’t love rolling each tortilla individually and then babysitting them in the oven. This tender, flavorful chicken enchilada casserole won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours. Better yet, this recipe feeds the whole family usingRead More

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

December 15, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy slow cooker turkey chili is the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a hearty, low-carb meal the whole family will love. Leftover turkey gets a delicious second life in this hearty Crock-Pot chili recipe that’s both satisfying and low carb. This recipe is ideal for using up leftover turkey, but it worksRead More

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

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, you will love this Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe! You can make it with a chuck roast or a cross rib roast. You can even use a round roast, rump roast, or brisket. Because it is cooked lowRead More

How to make slow cooker beef broth recipe and tips

How to Make Beef Broth in a Slow Cooker

August 7, 2025 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Save your roast beef bones to make beef broth in a slow cooker with these directions. I like to stretch my groceries as far as I can. One way I do that is to make homemade broth. When I make a roast I save the bones to make beef broth. I freeze the bones until IRead More

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn't your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl.

Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili

November 10, 2023 by Ann 8 Comments

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn’t your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl. Toss the ingredients in a crockpot and let it cook while you work or enjoy the beautiful fall weather. There are few things better than coming in from a day ofRead More

How to make chicken broth in a slow cooker

How to Make Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

July 16, 2019 by Alea Milham 14 Comments

Making homemade chicken broth is not that time consuming and is a great way to stretch your groceries budget a little farther. Use this tutorial on how to make chicken broth in a slow cooker.   Chicken broth is easy to make in a slow cooker. I buy organic free-range whole chickens because I canRead More

Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Recipe

January 8, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Let your Crock-Pot do the work in this Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Recipe that is perfect for weeknights or weekends. Love the flavor of rotisserie chicken and wish you could make it at home? Well, you are in luck, because we are sharing how to get the delicious flavor of rotisserie chicken while cooking your chickenRead 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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