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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 can oftenRead 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

caramel sauce made in a crock pot using a can of condensed milk

One Ingredient Crock Pot Caramel Sauce

July 25, 2015 by Alea Milham 15 Comments

Discover the easy method to make One-Ingredient Crock-Pot Caramel Sauce using sweetened condensed milk for delicious results. 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.Read 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

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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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