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Quick and easy dairy-free ice-cream in a bag

How to Make Dairy-Free Ice-Cream in a Bag

July 17, 2019 by Alea Milham 22 Comments

Ice-cream in a bag is a staple at summer camps and Vacation Bible Schools. It is an easy and fun treat, but one you have to abstain from if you are dairy-intolerant. I decided to try making a dairy-free version using dairy-free milk, so my son could participate in this fun activity this summer. IRead More

easy homemade raspberry popsicles recipe using fresh raspberries

Easy Homemade Raspberry Popsicles Recipe

May 3, 2019 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

It is easy to make this homemade raspberry popsicles recipe using fresh raspberries. Whenever possible, I like to give my kids treats that are made with real fruit! When I am feeling lazy, I just pour pure fruit juice in popsicle molds. But when I have a few extra minutes, I like to puree freshRead More

Mardi Gras Rice Krispie treats with beads

King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

February 1, 2019 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Kick off Mardi Gras with a sweet bang and make a batch of these King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe. The good times will be rolling at your Mardi Gras celebration when this buttery sweet and festive King Cake Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is brought out! It makes a fun addition to your dessert tableRead More

Valentine’s Day Heart Brownie Pops Recipe

January 11, 2019 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Treat your sweetheart with this Valentine’s Day Heart Brownie Pops Recipe. Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these irresistibly adorable heart-shaped brownie pops—a super easy, semi-homemade recipe that starts with your favorite box of brownie mix for perfectly fudgy centers every time! Bake a simple pan of brownies, let them cool, then use heart-shapedRead More

Snowman Rice Krispie Treats

December 24, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

These sweet  Snowman Rice Krispie Treats won’t melt on the plate but they might melt your heart! These adorable snowmen treats are fun to make with kids. If you have young children, you may want to make the pan of Rice Krispie Treats ahead of time, then when it has set, grab some cookie cutters, frosting,Read More

Christmas Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe using Dove Promises Dark Chocolate

Chocolate Drop Cookies

December 17, 2018 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

This Chocolate Drop Cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie swaps! It’s the most marvelous time of the year! It’s time for cookie swaps and taking goodie baskets to our neighbors and friends. I always enjoy baking, but there is just something a little magical about baking at the holidays. It is when I pull outRead More

Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe

December 12, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This festive and fun Chocolate-Covered Christmas Pretzel Rod Recipe is perfect for a quick, easy holiday treat. It also makes a lovely food gift. If you are looking for something a little different this Chocolate-Covered Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe is great for your dessert table, a little something different on your cookie platters, or asRead More

Crescent roll recipes

Crescent Roll Recipes

October 31, 2018 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

If you like crescent rolls, you’ll love these mouth-watering crescent roll recipes! Who doesn’t love a delicious and buttery crescent roll with a hot, homemade dish? They are a staple at holiday meals and go great with meatloaf, but they can also be the star of the show, too! Crescent rolls make perfect quick andRead More

Delicious, decadent, Rolo stuffed chocolate cookies with pretzels.

Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Cookies with Pretzels

October 17, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

These Rolo stuffed chocolate cookies with pretzels are sure to become your new favorites.   If comfort came in the form of a cookie, it would be this Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Cookie with Pretzels! It has everything you could want in one cookie: chocolate, chocolate chips, caramel, more chocolate, pretzels, and salt for good measure.Read More

No-bake Nutella Pie Recipe

No-Bake Nutella Pie

September 10, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

This no-bake Nutella pie recipe might be the easiest pie ever and it tastes amazing! Calling all Nutella lovers! You are going to love this make-ahead Nutella pie recipe. You only need 6 ingredients, there is no cooking required, you can make this delicious pie in about 10 minutes. You just need to leave itRead More

Pencil cupcakes

Pencil Cupcakes

August 27, 2018 by Editor 6 Comments

Need a fun treat for back to school? Check out these adorable pencil cupcakes. You will love how easy they are to create.     Whether your child’s class is celebrating at school or you are throwing your own back to school party at home, these pencil cupcakes will make a fun addition! How toRead More

peach and raspberry cobbler recipe in mason jars

Mason Jar Peach and Raspberry Cobbler

August 22, 2018 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

This Peach and Raspberry Cobbler is easy to make ahead of time. It can be cooked and served in cute little mason jars. In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches I share a variety of desserts made in mason jars. I like being able to make desserts ahead of time and then refrigerate or freeze themRead More

A box of homemade Oreo balls. One Oreo Cookie Ball is cut in half so you can see the truffle like filling.

How to Make Oreo Balls + 17 Oreo Truffles Recipes

June 15, 2018 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

Oreo Balls are homemade candy truffles with a center made of crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, that are then dipped in melted chocolate or almond bark. Use this Oreo Balls recipe to make these delicious no-bake treats, and be sure to check out all the variations you can create below.   When I firstRead More

cookies and cream frosting recipe on a cupcake

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

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

Delicious stack of Mocha Fudge pieces.

Mocha Fudge

December 18, 2017 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This mocha fudge recipe combines the flavors of chocolate fudge and coffee an easy homemade candy. I love the combination of coffee and chocolate in desserts. There is a depth of flavor when coffee and chocolate are combined that is unmatched when they are served individually! I decided to modify my Easy Fudge Recipe andRead More

pieces of homemade peppermint bark on a plate

Easy Peppermint Bark Recipe

December 1, 2017 by Alea Milham 14 Comments

This easy peppermint bark recipe uses only three ingredients. It is quick and easy to make this bark candy, and it makes a wonderful gift. Peppermint Bark is such an easy candy to make. It only requires 3 ingredients and there are no candy thermometers involved. You don’t even have to turn on your stoveRead More

Double Chocolate Mint Christmas Bark Candy Recipe

Double Mint Christmas Bark Candy

November 30, 2017 by Alea Milham 4 Comments

We love Peppermint Bark, but you know I just can’t leave a recipe alone. I decided to take my easy peppermint bark recipe and add mint morsels and colored morsels. As I expected, it tastes amazing! I was going for colorful, but I kind of exceeded my expectations.  When my daughter saw my Double MintRead More

pumpkin pie recipe with brown sugar and extra spices

Practically Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 14, 2017 by Alea Milham 39 Comments

Brown sugar and extra spices make this pumpkin pie recipe more flavorful than your traditional pumpkin pie, and it turns out perfectly every time! I created this pumpkin pie recipe the first time we celebrated Thanksgiving far from friends and family. My husband declared it perfect and said that no matter where we celebrated Thanksgiving inRead More

Easy Coffee Bean Bark Recipe

Coffee Bean Bark

October 17, 2017 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This quick and easy coffee bean bark recipe makes a lovely gift for the coffee lover! My family was skeptical when I brought home chocolate coated coffee beans. They were pretty sure they would taste bitter, but after trying the chocolate coated coffee beans they all thought they tasted great. My husband said, “Coffee beans tasteRead 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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