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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Gluten-Free Mocha Fudge Cake

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I shared my Mocha Fudge Frosting recipe almost 6 months ago, but like with my Gluten-Free Chai Spiced Cake, I forgot to share the recipe for the cupcakes after sharing the frosting recipe. Oops! Again! My family has long loved my Mocha Fudge Frosting, but I always served it on top of chocolate cake. ItRead More

Gluten-Free Mocha Fudge Cookies

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These gluten-free mocha fudge cookies are amazingly delicious! I wasn’t sure if the flavor of the instant espresso crystals would come through but the cookies ended up being the perfect blend of chocolate and coffee. They are slightly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. They are probably the best gluten-free cookie recipeRead 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.