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Peanut Butter Trail Mix Refrigerator Oatmeal- This overnight oatmeal is an easy and dairy-free prep-ahead breakfast. It's so good it tastes like a dessert!

Peanut Butter Trail Mix Refrigerator Oatmeal

June 1, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

This Peanut Butter Trail Mix Refrigerator Oatmeal is an easy and delicious prep-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. I am not a morning person. If I am going to choose between getting up to make breakfast and hitting snooze several more times, more sleep is always going to win. So I usually scan my pantry for anything IRead More

Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal- This Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal recipe is a tasty and easy way to begin your day. It's also dairy-free and gluten-free!

Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal

May 31, 2016 by Jody 1 Comment

This carrot cake overnight oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to start your morning! While I love the taste of good homemade carrot cake and count it among my very favorite of desserts, the flour, milk, and sugar do not like my waistline very much. Not willing to give up my favorite flavors but lookingRead More

Frugal and Filling Depression Era Breakfasts- These depression era breakfast recipes are a frugal way to feed your family. They are hearty and inexpensive.

Frugal and Filling Depression Era Breakfast Recipes

May 30, 2016 by Christine T 5 Comments

These hearty depression era breakfast recipes are filling and budget friendly. When you think about the depression era and what people ate, you probably think about the most filling meal of the day and that’s dinner. Food was something that was hard for many people to afford and hunger was a very real issue forRead More

Stuffed Breakfast Peppers- Use leftovers to make this delicious breakfast recipe. Green peppers are loaded with eggs, veggies, potatoes, and chicken.

Stuffed Breakfast Peppers

May 27, 2016 by D Durand 4 Comments

Take your traditional stuffed peppers and make a healthy breakfast: Stuffed Breakfast Peppers with eggs, avocado and potatoes. This Stuffed Breakfast Peppers recipe is an example of using the foods you have on hand. My mom taught me the key things to keep in mind when preparing a meal. You should have a protein, a carbohydrate (forRead More

Spiced Ginger Pear Popsicles- These ginger and pear popsicle recipe is dairy-free and sugar-free. Adults and kids alike are sure to enjoy this summer treat.

Spiced Ginger Pear Popsicles

May 26, 2016 by Jody 1 Comment

Whenever I am whipping up a batch of popsicles for the kids I have to make a batch for myself as well. Inevitably they dig into mine even with the “adult” flavor combinations I prefer, but that’s okay. I like the fact that we both get to enjoy a tasty treat that feels indulgent butRead More

Patriotic Star Homemade Sugar Cookies- These star sugar cookies are a fun and easy patriotic dessert. They're perfect for the 4th of July or any summer BBQ

Patriotic Star Homemade Sugar Cookies

May 25, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Homemade sugar cookies are a treat that reminds me of my grandma.  They are one of the first special baked goods I ever made on my own, and this easy recipe is just another way to honor her.  She was a military wife who knew how hard it was to hold down the fort while herRead More

Cookies and Cream Bark - fast and easy recipe

Cookies and Cream Bark

May 24, 2016 by Alea Milham 26 Comments

This homemade Cookies and Cream Bark recipe is very easy to make! Several years ago, we were doing errands when my youngest son spotted a cookies and cream candy bar and asked for it. Although he was 5 years old, he had never asked for or been given a candy bar before so I wanted to beRead More

Cantaloupe and Cucumber Fruit Infused Water- Infusing fruit is a natural and easy way to flavor your water. This recipe uses fresh cantaloupe and cucumber.

Cantaloupe And Cucumber Fruit Infused Water

May 24, 2016 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Summer months bring out tons of great fruit infused water flavors, and one of our favorites is the simple Cantaloupe And Cucumber Fruit Infused Water.  These flavors compliment each other wonderfully. They are light, crisp, and of course, delicious.  If you are looking for a low-calorie flavored beverage, try this fruit infused water recipe! KeepingRead More

Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos- Red, white, and blue chocolate give these Oreos a patriotic touch. Serve them for Memorial Day or the 4th of July!

Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos

May 23, 2016 by Ann 9 Comments

Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos are an easy no-bake dessert recipe. It’s no secret that we love Oreo cookies, and these Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos are a favorite for the upcoming holidays.  We love sharing a patriotic dessert for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or even just because.  These chocolate-covered Oreos are an easyRead More

Cherry-Stuffed Oreo Truffles

Cherry-Stuffed Oreo Truffles

May 19, 2016 by Ann 8 Comments

These patriotic cherry-stuffed Oreo truffles are the perfect addition to your Fourth of July party. Oreo truffles are a time tested favorite. These cherry-stuffed Oreo truffles take it to the next level with a Maraschino cherry center. Oreo truffles are commonly given as gifts at Christmas, but there is no reason we can’t eat themRead More

Fauxjito Popsicles- Here is a recipe that's perfect for summer! These mojito inspired popsicles combine the flavors of lime and mint and are alcohol-free.

Fauxjito Popsicles

May 18, 2016 by Jody 4 Comments

Hot summer days mean delicious, dripping ice cream cones and popsicles for the kids. But sometimes mom needs a yummy treat too (since these are alcohol-free they are good for kids too).  These Fauxito Popsicles have a grown up flavor that really cools you down and allows you to treat yourself to a tasty indulgence!Read More

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes- From depression era desserts to dinners, here is a list of 16 affordable and delicious recipes to try at home.

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes

May 13, 2016 by Christine T 5 Comments

These depression era recipes are both delicious and budget-friendly. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is something we hear a lot of these days, but this not a new concept in the wake of trying to make the world a better place to live, or just a trend to hop on. During the depression era the mantra, “Use itRead More

Watermelon & Lemonade Martini- Enjoy this lemon martini with your favorite gin and slice of fresh watermelon. It's a fun and easy summer cocktail recipe!

Watermelon & Lemonade Martini

May 11, 2016 by D Durand 4 Comments

What’s cool, sophisticated, and a sure bet to take your temperature down a few notches this summer? Give up? Well, it is our Watermelon & Lemonade Martini! We’re excited because this lil’ number here is as tasty as they come. It is the class act with a hint of playfulness and a whole lot of summertimeRead More

Quick and easy recipe for Cajun Ranch Potato Salad

Cajun Ranch Potato Salad and Easy BBQ Ideas

May 10, 2016 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

BBQ season is here! Hosting a barbecue is one of the easiest ways to entertain in your home. It is a more relaxed gathering and since the party can spill over in to your backyard, you can host more people than you can at a formal indoor party. To make your next barbecue even simplerRead More

Depression Era Dessert Recipes

12 Decadent Depression Era Desserts

May 6, 2016 by Christine T 2 Comments

Desserts from the Great Depression Era are not only frugal, but also delicious! Why are Depression Era desserts still popular? They are still a hit because they can be made with pantry staples and some can be made even when you have run out of some baking essentials like eggs or butter or flour. WhenRead More

Savory Sweet Potatoes with Pork- Here is a delicious way to use leftover pork roast. Pair it with sweet potatoes and onion to make this quick and easy meal.

Savory Sweet Potatoes with Pork

May 4, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

Okay, you cooked a great big roast pork and it is delicious. But, now you have more tasty pork than you expected. Been there, done that. But don’t fret, because I have the perfect solution. Well, you got “the other white meat” but now you need a few more ingredients to pull this one off.Read More

Quick and easy recipe for Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad

Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad

May 2, 2016 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad recipe is an easy make-ahead meal. I love combining unexpected ingredients to create new flavor combinations. This Southwest Ranch Tortellini Salad includes black beans and corn and is topped with an easy dressing made by combining ranch salad dressing, salsa, and cumin. The tortellini absorbs the flavors of the dressing whileRead More

7 helpful canning tips for every season

7 Canning Tips for Every Season

April 27, 2016 by Ann 5 Comments

Do you wish to do more canning? Here are 7 helpful canning tips for every season. Canning is a great way to reserve healthy homemade or homegrown foods for your family to enjoy year round. Canning can save you money and prepare your family for hard times or emergencies.  While canning was once a dying artRead More

Pork Tacos with Cabbage and Asparagus- Jazz up Taco Tuesday with these pork tacos with veggies. This recipe is also a delicious way to use leftover pork.

Pork Tacos with Cabbage and Asparagus

April 25, 2016 by D Durand Leave a Comment

I have heard the term “sustainable” a lot over the past couple of years. Mostly I hear it in reference to our planet’s mineral and other natural resources. I also think it handily applies to our kitchens and dinner tables as well, making sure our meals do what they are supposed to do: nourish ourRead More

Homemade Catalina Salad Dressing Recipe

Homemade Catalina Dressing

April 23, 2016 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Have you had Catalina dressing? It is slightly sweeter, redder, and spicier than French dressing. You can use this homemade Catalina dressing recipe to add a unique flavor to your salads. I was creating a dressing for my Southwest Pasta Salad and it wasn’t quite working. The dressing needed something but I couldn’t put my fingerRead 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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