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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

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Classic chocolate chips are kicked up a notch or two when you make this  Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe for someone special. Nothing says love like homemade, especially when it’s edible!  This  Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe is a great way to show your affection for hubby, the kids, mom, and evenRead More

Mickey Mouse Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies

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Disney fans will love these Mickey Mouse Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies. The recipe is fun yet easy to make for birthday parties or any Disney themed event. Chocolate dipped Oreo cookie tutorials are everywhere on Pinterest. You can find everything from apple Oreo cookies to pirate Oreo cookies. Disney fans will really appreciate these MickeyRead More

Patriotic Star Cookies

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These Patriotic Star Cookies are an amazing addition to 4th of July celebrations. Looking for  a creative dessert idea for your 4th of July party? These Patriotic Star Cookies with fondant stars in red and blue makes for a fun twist for the 4th of July! This is a basic sugar cookie recipe, topped with vanillaRead More

Shamrock Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays to celebrate.  I suppose it being my birthday has a lot to do with that but I have always enjoyed seeing how much fun everyone has with this special day.  This year we are celebrating by making Shamrock Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day.Read More

How to Save Time with Prep-Ahead Meals

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By spending an hour or two prepping ahead on the weekend, you can create quick and easy dinners all week long. Below I will share tips for how you can do a quick batch cooking session, prep-ahead meals, and save time cooking meals on busy weeknights. Prep-Ahead Meals vs. Make-Ahead Meals The primary difference between prep-aheadRead 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.