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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 Beef Recipes

February 24, 2014 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you’re like me and love letting your slow cooker do the heavy lifting for hearty, budget-friendly meals, then you’re in for a treat. I’ve rounded up all our Crock Pot and slow cooker recipes that feature beef—from roasts and bones to ways to make the most of those flavorful cuts. These are perfect forRead 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

This slow cooker white chili recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold evening! We live in the country in the Sierra Nevada foothills and while we enjoy the mild fall weather and gorgeous fall colors, we spend much of our weekends preparing for winter. After a day of repairing fences, levelingRead More

easy crock pot pork recipes to make on busy days

Crock Pot Pork Recipes

August 26, 2013 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

If you’re looking for easy, hands-off meals featuring pork in various forms, such as ham, sausage, or pulled pork, check out these Crock-Pot Pork Recipes. These slow cooker recipes are perfect for busy days, using simple ingredients to create comforting dishes. If there’s one thing I love, it’s pulling out my trusty Crock-Pot (or slowRead 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 for 12Read 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 onRead More

Pulling Pork

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

January 26, 2010 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

Pulled Pork, Barbecue Beef, and 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. I often makeRead 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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