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How to fit meal prep into your busy schedule - several time saving tips and ways to multi-task

Meal Prep Tips to Help You Start Meal Prepping

May 13, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use these meal prep tips to learn how to start meal prepping. It includes tips for fitting prep-ahead meals into your busy schedule. What is Meal Prep While many associate meal prep with a counter of pre-made salads and broiled chicken breasts, meal prep is more than just that. Meal Prepping is simply making some,Read More

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Cookies and Cream Frosting

May 10, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you have someone in your family who loves the flavor of cookies & cream? Use this delicious Cookies and Cream Frosting recipe to top cake or cupcakes at your next party! My oldest son loves cookies & cream ice-cream, bark candy, fudge, cake, Rice Krispie Treats, and even doughnuts! Since it is his favoriteRead More

Beginner's Gide to Meal Prep

Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep

May 10, 2018 by Ann 2 Comments

Meal prepping saves you time and money on cooking meals each week. It can make your life much easier! To get started, check out the tips and tricks in this Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prep. Meal Prepping is popping up all over! From magazines to books and blogs, meal prepping is really blowing up. IfRead More

Marinade recipes for cooking chicken in bulk

How to Batch Grill Chicken with Different Marinades

May 9, 2018 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

You can save time on meal prep during the week by batch grilling several pounds of chicken on the weekend. Here is how to batch grill chicken using different marinades. My husband is always happy to help out with dinner by grilling. Unfortunately, his job requires him to work quite late Monday through Friday. IRead More

graduation cookies no-bake treat - an easy graduation dessert idea

Graduation Cap Cookies

May 7, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Graduation Cap Cookies are a quick and easy no-bake dessert. They are a fun addition to your graduation desserts. Whether you are planning a graduation party for a high school graduate, college graduate, or a preschool graduate, these decorated Graduation Cookies make a delicious addition to the dessert table. These cute mortarboards are madeRead More

How to fix meal prep struggles

3 Common Struggles with Meal Prep and How to Fix Them

May 6, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

Have you given meal prepping a try and it just doesn’t seem to be working out? Maybe the idea of even getting started is a little overwhelming for you? Take a big breath and check out these 3 Common Struggles with Meal Prep and How to Fix Them. Many people start with the good intentions ofRead More

Learn how to freeze green beans and enjoy them in 15 delicious green bean recipes, including sides, main dishes, and snacks with green beans.

15 Green Bean Recipes + How to Freeze Green Beans

May 2, 2018 by Christine T Leave a Comment

Learn how to freeze and can green beans, plus 15 delicious green bean recipes to enjoy all year. When I grew my very first garden, I made sure to plant some green beans. I actually planted a bunch of other things that didn’t work out for one reason or another, but the green beans wereRead More

How to Cook Quinoa - 3 methods for cooking quinoa

How to Cook Quinoa – 3 Easy Methods

May 1, 2018 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

Have you wondered how to cook quinoa? Here are directions for 3 different methods of cooking quinoa: stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Quinoa is not only delicious and healthy, it is fast and easy to prepare, making it a great substitute for rice and other grains in recipes. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, so I also enjoyRead More

Smores Cookie Cups

S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

April 30, 2018 by Anjanette Young 2 Comments

S’mores made by the campfire is a happy tradition we past down to our children.  Those three delicious ingredients sandwiched together in all its glory have come a long way and continue to change.   We find just about any way to roast our marshmallows when campfires aren’t available.  I have made them by candle light, overRead More

Philadelphia Sushi Roll Recipe

Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe

April 10, 2018 by Emily 8 Comments

You can make Philadelphia Rolls at home with this Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe and step by step directions. It includes a recipe for homemade sushi recipe to use in the rolls. Are you a fan of sushi? I avoided fish at all costs as a child and only started eating it a little at aRead More

Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Mason Jar Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

April 7, 2018 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Mason jar coffee cake recipes are not only easy to make, they are easy to transport. This mason jar pecan streusel coffee cake recipe is especially delicious! I love the swirl of streusel in coffee cake! I do not love getting up early to bake a coffee cake, so I can serve homemade coffee cake withRead More

Directions for making crispy hash-browns

The Fastest, Easiest, Crispiest Hash Browns Ever!

April 5, 2018 by Alea Milham 10 Comments

I am going to show you how to cook hash browns in a waffle maker. It is the fastest way to cook hash browns and still create those crispy hash browns that we love! Fastest Way to Cook Hash Browns The fastest and easiest method that I have found for making crispy hash browns isRead More

A bottle of homemade corn syrup substitute recipe

Corn Syrup Substitutes + Corn Syrup Substitute Recipe

April 3, 2018 by Alea Milham 23 Comments

A corn syrup replacement can be used in many recipes. You can also use my corn syrup substitute recipe if the flavor of one of the corn syrup alternative suggestions would distract from the flavor of a dish. Whether you are cooking for someone with a corn allergy, avoid high fructose corn syrup for personalRead More

Child filling water bottles with filtered water from Brita Filter Pitcher

Ways to Save Money While Eating Healthy Snacks

April 2, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This post has been sponsored by Brita® and Glad®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Eating healthier foods doesn’t have to cost you more money. In fact, it is possible to save money while eating healthy snacks using the tips below. A few years ago as I was analyzing my grocery bill, I realized I spentRead More

How to store and use up leftovers - tips to prevent food waste

How to Store and Use Up Leftovers

March 28, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Here are tips on how to store leftovers and ways to encourage your family to eat up leftovers. Creating a homemade meal is a great way to save money while providing healthy food for your family. The one thing that comes with every home-cooked dinner that must be dealt with is leftovers. How you decide to dealRead More

Recipes to use up leftover ham, including frittatas, fried rice, muffins, and casseroles.

10 Leftover Ham Recipes + 5 Ways to Use a Ham Bone

March 26, 2018 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

While ham is a popular holiday dish, with a little planning it can also help you save time and money on meals throughout the week. On busy weeks, I will bake a ham on the weekend, then serve leftover ham recipes on the weeknights. What to Do with Leftover Ham Besides the occasional Sunday dinner,Read More

How to Substitute Maple Syrup for Sugar and 15 Recipes Using Maple Syrup

March 21, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Maple syrup can be used to sweetened anything you would normally sweeten with sugar. Here is how to substitute maple syrup for sugar in recipes, as well as 15 recipes using maple syrup. While I realize that maple syrup is a spring food since the trees are usually tapped in the spring. The long shelfRead More

How to Make Meringue Pie Topping

How to Make a Meringue Pie Topping

March 20, 2018 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

Here is how to make a meringue pie topping that doesn’t fall or bead for your next pie.   I have read about many different ways to make meringue topping for pies. and I have tried several different ways to make meringue toppings, with mixed results.  I wanted to share the easiest way I haveRead 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

Peanut Butter Doughnuts Recipe with Chunky Peanut Butter Glaze on a white plate

Peanut Butter Doughnuts with Chunky Peanut Butter Glaze

March 1, 2018 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Do you love peanut butter? If so, you will love this peanut butter doughnuts recipe! I have topped them with a chunky peanut butter glaze that makes them of, so peanut buttery! Last month when I was looking for peanut butter doughnut recipes, I kept finding chocolate doughnuts with peanut butter glaze. I thought I couldn’t beRead 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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