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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

Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

November 10, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

These Gingerbread Man Rice Krispie Treats are almost too cute to eat right?  They are a sweet addition to your cookie tray this year or to welcome everyone in from the cold with a mug of cocoa! Add these Gingerbread Men Rice Krispie Treats to your cookie tray for the holidays or make them withRead More

homemade buckeye fudge recipe

Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe

November 6, 2025 by Jody Leave a Comment

Turn the traditional flavors of buckeye candies into a delicious and Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe. I don’t know about you but I love pretty much any combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Little round Buckeyes have been a staple of my candy making for years but I really love this Easy Buckeye Fudge Recipe. EasyRead More

You will love this easy homemade turkey gravy recipe

How to Make Turkey Gravy

November 5, 2025 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Hosting the holiday dinner this year? You are going to love this easy turkey gravy recipe! There is absolutely no reason to buy gravy. Ever. Homemade gravy is not only out-of-this-world delicious, but it is also easy to make. For some reason, people have heard stories of lumpy gravy and have the impression that itRead More

Orange-Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

November 5, 2025 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

This homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe is flavored with orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon to create a flavorful side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. I love the flavor combination of orange and cranberries. I am not that crazy about cranberries on their own but add some grated orange and a little cinnamon and it becomesRead 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

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Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes

October 17, 2025 by Ann 1 Comment

Looking for an easy treat to make for Halloween parties this year? These Vanilla Ghost Cupcakes are simple to make with edible candy eyes and piped frosting. I remember as a young girl that my favorite part of the school year was the Halloween party my school would throw. I loved the Halloween parties I would attendRead More

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

October 16, 2025 by Ann 2 Comments

These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are a fun fall recipe to make with kids. These candy corn Rice Krispie treats are actually easy to make by placing the different colored Rice Krispie mixture into a deep pie dish. When you slice it like a pie you instantly have candy corn inspired treats. This is a funRead More

easy healthy pumpkin dip recipe in a bowl surrounded by apples

Healthy Pumpkin Dip

October 11, 2025 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More

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Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe

October 4, 2025 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Use this homemade apple pie spice to make your own mix from scratch using spices in your pantry. You will often see apple pie spice listed as an ingredient on recipes for apple pies and crisps. I know you have hears of pumpkin pie spice, but you may be asking yourself What’s apple pie spice? AndRead More

applesauce bundt cake recipe using a cake mix

Easy Applesauce Bundt Cake

September 28, 2025 by Alea Milham 24 Comments

This semi-homemade applesauce cake is made by doctoring a plain white or yellow cake mix.   What do you do when you want to make a cake, but you don’t have a lot of time? Make a Bundt cake. They are elegant and you can get away from putting a simple glaze on top andRead More

a mason jar with apple pie overnight oatmeal in it

Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal

September 27, 2025 by Diana Leave a Comment

This Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal Recipe is a stealthy healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert! This apple pie overnight oatmeal is not just a recipe, but the accomplishment of a life goal for me: find a way to eat pie for breakfast every day without consequences! This apple pie refrigerator oatmeal tastes so much likeRead More

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Roasted Broccoli

September 26, 2025 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

This roasted broccoli recipe is seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder creating a flavorful side dish in under 15 minutes. When I was a kid I thought I didn’t like cooked broccoli. It turns out, I love cooked broccoli, I just don’t like over-cooked, slimy broccoli. Roasting broccoli for a short time at aRead More

Peas with green onions and basil in a serving bowl.

Green Peas Recipe with Green Onions and Basil

August 12, 2025 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This quick and easy recipe for green peas with green onions and basil is a family favorite! In our house, this recipe is called “Astronaut Peas”. When my husband was a little boy he saw footage of astronauts at a dinner where peas were served as a side dish. He asked his parents if youRead 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

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How to Meal Prep Salads and Keep Salad Fresh

July 21, 2025 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you want to make salads for the week without worrying about a soggy salad? Use these strategies and tips on how to meal prep salads and keep salad fresh for a week to make healthy salads for lunch this week!  If you are looking for meal prep recipes and ideas, check out the cookbook Prep-AheadRead More

Homemade Basil Salt in Mason Jar

Homemade Basil Salt

July 20, 2025 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I am going to teach you how to make your own Homemade Basil Salt for an elegant addition to recipes and for gifting. Do you have an overabundance of Basil that needs to be harvested before it goes to waste? I have the perfect recipe to use some of it up: Homemade Basil Salt. HowRead More

Close-up of finished Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe in an airtight container

Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix

June 20, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

When you don’t have the pre-made packets on hand, make your own Onion Soup Mix at home! It only takes 5 ingredients and a couple minutes to whip up. Delicious in soups, dips, spreads, and more! This Copycat Lipton Onion Soup Mix only takes 2 minutes to put together. It is such a convenient andRead More

watermelon cupcakes with whipped cream frosting

How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes

May 30, 2025 by Alea Milham 9 Comments

If you are trying to cut back on processed sugar, you will love these fresh watermelon cupcakes! Use the tutorial below on how to make cupcakes with real watermelon to make a healthy dessert for your next party. I am trying to cut back on the amount of refined sugar that I consume. August isRead More

Blueberry Popsicles made with real blueberries

Easy Homemade Blueberry Popsicles Recipe

May 15, 2025 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

You will want to stock your freezer with this easy homemade blueberry popsicles recipe! My 10-year-old really enjoys popsicles and frozen treats in the summer.  I feel better about letting him eat sweets when I know they are made with real fruit! When I am short on time, I just pour pure fruit juice in popsicleRead 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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