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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Sweet Pickle Relish Canning Recipe

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Enjoy the flavors of summer with this sweet pickle relish canning recipe. We love to add this pickle relish on everything from hot dogs to brats. We also add this relish to our favorite chicken salad and tuna salad. This Sweet Pickle Relish Canning Recipe is a great choice for anyone to make at home!Read More

Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

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If you have been considering trying canning but not ready to take the plunge into purchasing all the equipment or putting in the time then I have a perfect recipe for you to try.  This easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is a simple way to test the waters and get your feet wet in  canning . DeliciousRead 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.