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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Avoid Boredom in Meal Prepping

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Do you meal prep? Preparing meals in advance is a great way to save time and money. To prevent bland, boring meals, use these tips on How to Avoid Boredom in Meal Prepping. Meal prepping is a great way to save time and money while eating nutritious meals. However, one reason I hear people sayRead More

10 Ways to Avoid Eating Out and Save Money

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We all know one of the best ways to save money is to avoid eating out. This can be easier said than done when you are busy and realize it’s 5:30 pm and you have yet to even defrost anything much less decide what is for dinner.  These 10 Ways to Avoid Eating Out and SaveRead 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.