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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

Budget Friendly Tailgate Party Tips

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These budget friendly tailgate party tips are going to make game days this fall much easier on the budget. Everyone loves a fun party to watch their favorite team play, but these events can get costly when you are feeding a lot of people. Enjoy your tailgating event on a budget with a few simpleRead 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.