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Easy Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Recipe

Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

January 2, 2022 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This bacon ranch chopped salad is an easy make-ahead salad recipe. “I like the stems too”. My husband was cutting up broccoli for my daughter when she was a toddler when she first said that. He was just putting the florets on her plate and she told him that she liked the stems too. HeRead More

Ranch Roasted Root Vegetables in a Green Bowl

Ranch Roasted Root Vegetables

January 2, 2022 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

These ranch roasted root vegetables make a hardy side dish. I tell everyone that I don’t peel vegetables because there are nutrients in the skin of vegetables. But it actually might be that I’m lazy and frugal. Let’s face it, it’s also a lot less work to skip the peeling process and just wash, dry,Read More

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

December 2, 2021 by Jody Leave a Comment

Let the kids mix up a batch of this delicious hot chocolate mix to give out as gifts! This Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is as wonderful to give as a gift, as it is to drink. Sweet, creamy,  and chocolate-y it is so much better than the store-bought packets. When kids are able to make homemade ChristmasRead More

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal

October 18, 2021 by Diana 4 Comments

This easy Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal is a healthy way to satisfy pumpkin pie cravings! One of my favorite holiday dishes is pumpkin pie with vanilla ice cream. The day after Thanksgiving, I always eat leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast (if there is any leftover pie). I started making this Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal soRead More

easy sugar-free oatmeal recipe with fresh fruit

Why Changing Your Break­fast Habit will Reap Big Re­wards

September 7, 2021 by Editor 1 Comment

“Break­fast is the most im­por­tant meal of the day” so the say­ing goes. Per­son­al­ly I don’t be­lieve that’s true. Every­thing you eat is im­por­tant. But it is true that break­fast is of­ten the health­i­est meal of the day. Why? It’s all down to habits. A habit is some­thing our “habit brain” does with­out think­ing aboutRead More

roasted cauliflower with spices in a red bowl

Roasted Cauliflower

August 22, 2021 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This rapidly roasted cauliflower recipe is simple and delicious! Roasted cauliflower is an easy, healthy side dish that can be made in a flash. Cauliflower is a vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but my favorite way to cook it is to roast it in the oven. Roast cauliflower with oliveRead More

mint lemonade recipe using fresh mint leaves

Homemade Mint Lemonade

May 16, 2021 by Jody 2 Comments

What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot day? Homemade Mint Lemonade! Lemonade is a ridiculously refreshing treat when the temperatures start rising fast. That delicious combo of tart and sweet can help combat even the hottest and stickiest of days. But don’t go reaching for a plastic canister of ready-made lemonade when itRead More

Quick and easy instant pot bbq chicken on a hamburger bun with barbecue sauce dripping off the shredded chicken.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

May 9, 2021 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This Instant Pot BBQ chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to make barbecue chicken for your family! Confessions: I often make BBQ chicken in the Instant Pot even when the weather is nice enough to grill outside. I love making BBQ Chicken in an Instant Pot! It is quick, easy, and the meatRead More

Sunday dinner and weekly meal prep with the leftovers

Chicken Dinner Menu Plan + Meal Prep Lunch Recipes

March 4, 2021 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Enjoy a delicious Sunday dinner with your family and then use the leftovers to meal prep lunches or simple suppers throughout the week. Sunday Chicken Dinner Menu Plan I use several different appliances, so I can easily make large batches of each dish. Each recipe I mention in the menu plan is linked to theRead More

Asian Chicken and Rice Bowl

Asian Chicken and Rice Bowl

March 3, 2021 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Asian chicken and rice bowls are one of my husband’s favorite meal prep lunches. I make chicken bowl recipes regularly because they are both healthy and hearty. I like to mix up the sauces, grains, and vegetables that I use to create variety so it doesn’t feel like we are eating the same chickenRead More

roasted broccoli in a white bowl

Roasted Broccoli

March 1, 2021 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

onion and garlic instant pot rice in a bowl

Instant Pot Onion and Garlic Rice

March 1, 2021 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This quick and easy recipe for rice seasoned with onion and garlic makes a great side dish for a variety of meals. I usually cook plain white basmati rice to use in recipes. I like to cook a large batch of rice, then I divide it up and add seasonings to just the portion IRead More

Caribbean Chicken Taco Salad Recipe with Mango Salsa

Caribbean Taco Salad with Mango Salsa

February 2, 2021 by Alea Milham 3 Comments

Looking to jazz up your taco salad? Try this Caribbean Taco Salad recipe topped with homemade mango salsa! The salad days of summer require that I get more creative with my salad recipes so my family doesn’t tire of them. As the weather warms up here the salad greens growing in my garden will startRead More

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Clementine Hearts: Make a healthier Valentine's Day treat with this recipe for clementine hearts. Perfect for parties

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Clementine Hearts

January 5, 2021 by Alea Milham 6 Comments

Check out how easy it is to make chocolate dipped clementine hearts. These would make a fun snack or treat for kids on Valentine’s Day! These chocolate dipped clementine hearts are easy to make. If you wanted to be super healthy, you could stop after cutting the clementine wedges and using toothpicks to create hearts,Read More

A batch of quick and easy instant pot mashed potatoes recipe in a green bowl.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

November 20, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

This easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe does not require draining. You can make the mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot from start to finish. The fastest way to make a large batch of mashed potatoes is to cook them in the Instant Pot. Even better, since you cook Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes in vegetableRead More

Cranberry Orange Sauce

November 13, 2020 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

This homemade cranberry-orange sauce recipe goes well with turkey or ham! I never enjoyed canned cranberry sauce growing up. That was the one Thanksgiving side dish that I always passed on. The first time I remember enjoying cranberry sauce was at my husband’s aunt’s house. She complained that her husband made her buy Trader Joe’sRead More

These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes are a flavorful yet easy mashed potato recipe! Serve them on Thanksgiving or whip them up for your next family dinner.

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

November 7, 2020 by Ann 4 Comments

Tired of plain mashed potatoes? This simple Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes recipe is flavored with real garlic and butter. When it comes to comfort food mash potatoes often come to mind. These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes will hit the spot. Whip these up for your next family dinner or save them for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.Read More

jalapeno popper chicken casserole with bacon and rotini pasta

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

August 12, 2020 by Alea Milham 11 Comments

This jalapeno popper chicken casserole recipe is a family favorite! This Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole recipe combines the delicious flavor of jalapeno popper dip with the ease of a chicken pasta casserole. Top with bacon and cheese and you have a dinner that will be a hit with your family and friends. My youngest sonRead More

Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches Cookbook by Alea Milham - Easy Meal Prep Recipes for busy families

Meal Prepping for Families Online Cooking Class

July 12, 2020 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Use this online cooking course to save time and money by meal prepping breakfasts and lunches for your family! When my cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches was released, I created an online cooking class to demonstrate the techniques used in the cookbook. Meal Prepping for Families Online Cooking Class The methods I use to quicklyRead More

Quick and Easy Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Salad

July 7, 2020 by Alea Milham 8 Comments

Do you love Asian Chicken Salad when you go out and wish that you could enjoy it at home? This Asian Chicken Salad Recipe includes a homemade recipe for Asian Salad Dressing. My lettuce plants bolted this week. I am trying to get as much of the greens as I can. I cut the flowersRead 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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