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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Apps That Will Help You Pay for Christmas

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When it comes to sneaking in a bit of extra money into your budget, a smartphone makes a great tool that more than pays for itself. This holiday season you can put your phone to work to help pay for your Christmas list. From gifts for loved ones to family dinners, you can find savingsRead 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.