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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


7 Ways to Save Money on Cookouts

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The summer season is sure to bring about the itch to grill out. If you plan on having family and friends over this season for a backyard barbecue, you might be wondering how you can do it on a dime. Last week we shared How to Save Money on Grilling and now we have more ways toRead More

How to Save Money When Grilling

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When I think about summer the first thing that comes to mind is grilling! My favorite thing about summer is enjoying some time outdoors with good friends, a tasty drink and amazing food fresh off the grill. With that said grilling can get expensive when you factor in meat, side dishes, charcoal, propane and otherRead 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.