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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipes

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Everyone loves a nice pizza, but it can be tough if you have to have a gluten free diet.  These 7 Gluten Free Pizza Crust Recipes are perfect for keeping the family pizza night a tradition.  So many hesitate to eat gluten free breads thinking they won’t be as yummy. However, we have proven thatRead More

Gluten-Free Chili, Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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I started talking to my son about food at a young age. When your child has Celiac Disease, it is especially important for you to talk not just about food groups, but discuss the ingredients in foods. He had to learn early not only that he couldn’t eat gluten, but which ingredients contain gluten. Many adults stillRead 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.