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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 can oftenRead More

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

January 15, 2019 by Jody 2 Comments

If you love pot roast that falls apart as soon as you touch it with your fork this Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe is a must add to your collection. No matter how many fancy small appliances come along I will always have a special place in my heart and on my counter for my Crock-Pot. IRead 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

Slow cooker Weight Watchers Recipes

15 Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Recipes

December 6, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Save time in the kitchen while sticking with your Weight Watchers diet plan by using one of these slow cooker Weight Watchers recipes on busy days. Watching what you eat is made easy with these 15 Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Recipes. Soups, casseroles, main dishes, and even sides are all made easier when using aRead More

Keto Slow Cooker Recipes will make meal time easier than ever! Check out our favorite ideas for simple and delicious meals full of flavor!

20 Keto Slow Cooker Recipes

October 6, 2017 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Using your slow cooker to create keto friendly meals is a must!  These 20 Keto Slow Cooker Recipes are ideal for staying on track no matter how much time you have.  Busy moms can enjoy staying on track with their way of eating while feeding their family delicious meals with little work. 20 Keto SlowRead More

easy slow cooker mashed potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

January 29, 2016 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This easy slow cooker mashed potato recipe is a no drain recipe which means it can be cooked start to finish in the Crock-Pot.   When I share a recipe for using up leftover mashed potatoes, people often tell me that they never have leftover mashed potatoes. And I tell them that if they don’tRead More

Easy one ingredient crock pot caramel sauce recipe

One Ingredient Crock Pot Caramel Sauce

July 25, 2015 by Alea Milham 16 Comments

  My grandmother originally shared how to make caramel sauce using sweetened condensed milk with me back in 2000. She recommended putting the unopened can of sweetened condense milk in a pan, covering it with water, and simmering for 3 hours. While her caramel sauce recipe was easy and delicious, that is a lot of time to haveRead More

How to Make Vegetable Broth in a Slow Cooker - It is easy to make this mild flavored vegetable broth in your Crock Pot with this simple recipe.

How to Make Vegetable Broth in a Slow Cooker

January 21, 2015 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

If you are going to make broth in a slow cooker, you need to be prepared to use it for dinner. If you don’t not only will your senses revolt, but so will your family! The aroma of broth cooking a in a slow cooker permeates the entire house and as my daughter says  “deceptively smells likeRead More

25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes

25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes

October 16, 2014 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

One of the biggest complaints we hear about changing to a Paleo diet is the fact that many of the recipes take so much work or prep. This list of 25 Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes is simply perfect for those people who are busy and can’t take hours each day to cook for their family.Read More

Crock Pot Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

February 24, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring Crock Pot Recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Crock Pot Corn Chowder Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Crock Pot BBQ Meat Balls CrockRead More

Mason jars of homemade turkey broth made in a crock pot

How to Make Turkey Stock in a Slow Cooker

November 28, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Use your turkey carcass and this tutorial on how to make turkey stock in a slow cooker to make homemade turkey stock. Turkey Stock or Turkey Broth? The terms stock and broth are used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Technically, turkey stock is made with bones and turkey broth is madeRead More

Slow Cooker for Turkey or Turkey Breast Recipe

How to Cook a Turkey in a Slow Cooker

November 17, 2013 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

In a trial run for Thanksgiving, I made this easy slow cooker turkey recipe using a Honeysuckle White turkey breast. This Thanksgiving I am going to have a smaller crowd at my table. In fact, I will only have 7 people for dinner, when I am accustomed to cooking for 12 or more. Now youRead More

Honey Mustard Chicken and Vegetables – Cooking in a Wonderbag

November 4, 2013 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and WonderBag, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #WonderBag http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.”   I made honey mustard chicken with vegetables by cooking in a Wonderbag. Every time I tell someone I cooked dinner in a Wonderbag they ask “What isRead More

Slow Cooker White Chili

October 21, 2013 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

As part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias®,  I created two #FreshFinds recipes, Slower Cooker White Chili and Fiesta Cornbread, using Lindsay Peppers from Save Mart. Fall means chili at our house and chili means cornbread. And not just any cornbread, but Fiesta Cornbread! The Fiesta Cornbread has a touch of heat and lotsRead More

Crock Pot Recipes from the Hearth and Soul Hop

August 26, 2013 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! This week I am featuring Crock Pot recipes from last week’s contributors to the Hearth and Soul Hop: Crock Pot Blackberry Maple Pancake Syrup Italian Sausage Peppers and Onions Crock Pot RanchRead More

How to make slow cooker beef broth recipe and tips

How to Make Beef Broth in a Slow Cooker

August 21, 2013 by Alea Milham 8 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

crock pot honey glazed ham on cutting board

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham

April 10, 2012 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This slow cooker honey glazed ham recipe is so easy to make! Often when buying ham for a holiday dinner, people buy a bigger ham than they need. When buying a ham with a bone in it, you should plan on 1/2 pound per person. So a 7-pound ham should be more than enough forRead More

slow cooker split pea soup recipe made with sherry and a ham bone

Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup

February 2, 2010 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

This Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup recipe is enhanced by the addition of sherry and ham. Whenever we have ham, I save the ham bone and freeze it. What looks like trash to some people is the perfect flavoring for Split Pea Soup. You would be surprised at how much meat is actually on that hamRead More

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

January 26, 2010 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Pulled Pork and Barbecue Beef or Chicken are really easy in the crock pot. So easy, that I feel real guilty when people compliment me on it. I make all of them the same way, but since I have a picture of Pulled Pork that is what I am going to talk about. Ingredients: 3Read 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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