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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


20 Gluten Free Apple Recipes

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These 20 Gluten Free Apple Recipes are perfect for using up all the great apples you pick this fall at the local orchard.  As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, and these recipes will keep you and your entire family enjoying the crisp delicious flavors of apples no matterRead More

Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

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My youngest son wanted Vanilla Cupcakes and my oldest son wanted Mocha Fudge Cupcakes. They were unable to come up with a compromise, so I decided to make Gluten-Free Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting. They both complained the whole time I was making the gluten-free apple spice cupcakes because I wasn’t making the type ofRead More

Gluten-Free Cheddar Apple Crumble

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This week I have the privilege of sharing gluten-free holiday recipes created by Chef Cat Cora. Today’s recipe is a delicious Gluten-Free Cheddar Apple Crumble. The crunchy crumb topping is made by combining cheddar cheese, pecans, and Pillsbury® Gluten Free refrigerated pie and pastry dough. Cat Cora creates the perfect balance of sweet and savoryRead 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.