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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Start a Dairy-Free Keto Diet

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Believe it or not, you can do the Keto diet without eating butter and cheese. Here’s how to start a dairy-free diet and why it may be a good choice for you. If you are following the Keto Diet, you know that dairy can be a great source of fats. Butter is one of theRead More

7 Keto Fast Food Items You Can Order

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You can absolutely do Keto on the go, check out these  7 Keto Fast Food Items You Can Order when you are out and about. Many people think that the keto diet has to be restrictive, but the truth is there are plenty of ways to eat at the restaurants you love while still stayingRead 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.