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Bacon Wrapped Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper recipe

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

February 6, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Crispy bacon is wrapped around zesty jalapenos oozing with cream cheese. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are a classic party appetizer and, quite literally, a taste sensation! This recipe brings the creamy, spicy, oozy, cheesy, smoky flavors and wraps them all up into one appetizer. You definitely want to add this party classic to your next get-together.Read More

Crab Rangoon Dip

February 6, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crab Rangoon Dip recipe brings all the creamy, savory flavors of your favorite takeout appetizer to a shareable baked dip perfect for parties. Crab Rangoon is a popular American-Chinese appetizer made with deep-fried wontons filled with cream cheese, crab or imitation crab meat, and flavorful seasonings like green onion, soy sauce, and garlic.Read More

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe made at home in 5 minutes

Homemade French Onion Dip

January 30, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This homemade French onion dip uses just two ingredients and delivers bold onion flavor. Use it as a dip for chips, a condiment for burgers, or stir it into recipes for extra flavor. This homemade French Onion Dip recipe is easy to make and uses a Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix as its base. JustRead More

Delicious white queso dip dripping from a crispy tortilla chip.

Easy White Queso Dip

January 30, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Enjoy this Easy White Queso Dip Recipe on game day, Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any time you want an excellent queso blanco to share with family and friends. Level up your chips and dip by making this skillet white queso dip. It couldn’t be simpler, with just five ingredients. It will taste likeRead 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

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

This patriotic candy-coated popcorn recipe is drizzled with red, white, and blue candy melts and topped with red and blue M&Ms.

Patriotic Candy Popcorn with M&Ms

May 23, 2024 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This patriotic candy-coated popcorn is coated in red, white, and blue candy melts and topped with red and blue M&Ms! It is an easy and delicious no-bake treat for the Fourth of July! I love the combination of sweet and salty in Kettle Corn which is why I love candy-coated popcorn. It is both sweetRead More

Chocolate Sunflower Seed Covered Caramel Apples

Chocolate Sunflower Seed Caramel Apples

October 17, 2023 by D Durand 5 Comments

Up your caramel apple game with these delicious chocolate sunflower seed caramel apples. Memories of fall always bring to mind sticky and sweet caramel apples, but this upscale Chocolate Sunflower Seed Caramel Apple is a perfect choice that will please kids and adults alike.  Chocolate sunflower seeds are a favorite special snack, but when youRead More

apple cinnamon trail mix recipe

Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix

February 21, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This Apple Cinnamon Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect blend of salty and sweet and doesn’t contain candy. We do a lot of hiking in the warm months and snowshoeing in the winter. I like to bring granola bars and trail mix to snack on while we are out. I created this Apple Cinnamon TrailRead More

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

September 22, 2022 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Pumpkin Pie Spiced Pumpkin Seeds recipe is a delicious twist on roasted pumpkin seeds! Make sure you save your pumpkin seeds when you carve pumpkins or make homemade pumpkin puree this fall. Pumpkin seeds are not only edible, but they are also delicious. You can even eat them raw if you like, but my favoriteRead More

how to make garlic refrigerator pickles

Easy Garlic Refrigerator Pickles

June 12, 2020 by Jody 26 Comments

 This garlic refrigerator pickles recipe is a quick and easy way to make pickles! Going forward with our series on making the most of your produce, here is another fabulous way of preparing and using up fresh produce.  I love canning but I don’t always have the time or feel like setting up supplies forRead More

Easy bunny fruit juice gummy recipe

Bunny Fruit Juice Gummy Recipe

March 6, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This homemade gummy recipe is easy to make and only uses 3 ingredients. Instead of a gummy bear recipe, this is a homemade gummy bunny recipe using real fruit juice, gelatin, and honey. These make a healthy fruit gummy for Easter. However, if you don’t want to make bunny gummies, feel free to use thisRead More

peanut butter banana oat bars in pan

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

February 14, 2019 by Jody 1 Comment

This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe makes a delicious breakfast treat or afterschool snack. It is tasty whether served cold or warm. Hearty, healthy, and delicious breakfasts and snacks are a goal for moms everywhere. This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe gives kids the delicious flavors that they love and also a great doseRead More

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets Recipe

January 9, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

Handy little lunches (or dinners) like this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets Recipe are perfect for on the go eating. This portable little Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Hot Pockets Recipe is a great recipe to make ahead in a big batch and then freeze for lunches and dinners. Cheese, buffalo sauce, chicken, and flaky crescent rolls ensure theseRead More

Weight Watchers Snack Recipes

20 Weight Watchers Snack Recipes

December 13, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

These 20 Weight Watchers snack recipes will help keep you satiated between meals without blowing your diet. Have you resolved to eat healthier? I definitely have. In addition to giving up soda pop (even diet soda!), I have resolved to eat a healthy breakfast and choose healthier snacks. I have always been pretty good about eating healthyRead More

Witch's Broom Halloween Treats

Witch’s Broom Halloween Treats

October 4, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

These Reeses witch’s broom Halloween treats are so easy to make and perfect for a classroom party or just at home! These Reese’s witches broom Halloween treats are made with Reese’s mini peanut butter cups and chocolate covered pretzel sticks. They make a fun dessert for Halloween parties. These witch’s broom treats are quick and easy toRead More

Peanut Butter Banana Chips-These chips are easy to make with the help of your food dehydrator. Add them to school lunches or your diaper bag when on-the-go.

Peanut Butter Banana Chips

March 8, 2018 by Emily 14 Comments

This is an easy recipe for peanut butter banana chips. You can make them overnight in a food dehydrator. My kids love the combination of peanut butter and bananas. I can’t blame them, I love it too. We toss peanut butter and bananas into smoothies, sandwiches, and even oatmeal. With a little help from myRead More

5 Roasted Acorn Squash Seeds recipe

How to Roast Acorn Squash Seeds

October 4, 2017 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Don’t toss your acorn squash seeds instead use these directions to learn how to roast acorn squash seeds. You will also find 5 flavorful recipes for Roasted Acorn Squash Seeds to inspire you. Do you cook with acorn squash? If you do, have you ever wondered if you can roast acorn squash seeds? You can roastRead More

This list of 20 Keto Diet Snack Recipes is going to be a new way to beat your cravings. Tons of our favorite fat bombs, snacks, and recipes to choose from!

20 Keto Diet Snack Recipes

September 15, 2017 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We all fall victim to cravings, and the keto diet is no different.  These 20 Keto Diet Snack Recipes are made just to help you get past the cravings.  From delicious fat bombs to the salty crunch snacks you crave, this list has a ton of amazing ideas that are keto friendly, and still delicious.Read More

These festive White Chocolate Dipped Oatmeal & Fruit Balls are sprinkled with crushed candy cane. Make this easy recipe and spread the holiday cheer!

White Chocolate Dipped Oatmeal & Fruit Balls

December 9, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Having a family with kids means keeping yummy snacks on deck at all times. And when those snacks are full of the good stuff, well, that makes snack time even better. I grabbed organic oatmeal, dried cranberries, chia seeds, chopped dried fruit, and even tossed in some peanut butter chips. The end result was easyRead 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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