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7 Uses For Leftover Ham

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Christmas ham is so delicious that it would be a shame to let one slice go to waste. Use one or more of these 7 Uses For Leftover Ham to get the most bang for your buck, not to mention enjoying that flavor as long as you can! Whether you made a traditional ham inRead More

What to Do with Leftover Ham

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Are you wondering what to do with leftover ham? Here are some of my favorite leftover ham recipes. I usually serve a ham on Christmas eve. We go to a candlelight service and then come home for dinner. The ham is easy to serve shortly after we arrive home since it is precooked and I canRead More

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.