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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

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This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup recipe allows you to enjoy a bowl of comforting soup in a fraction of the time of traditional methods. My husband loves my Crock Pot Split Pea Soup, but a slow cooker recipe requires that I remember to start dinner rather early in the day…and I am a bitRead More

How to Make Yogurt in an Instant Pot

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Use these directions for how to make yogurt in an Instant Pot to start saving money by making yogurt at home. So why on earth would you want to make your own yogurt? I’ll give you two simple reasons: It tastes better and it’s cheaper! Did you know for every gallon of milk that youRead More

Instant Pot Tri-Tip Recipe

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This Instant Pot Tri-Tip recipe is perfect for when it is too cold to grill! If you are not from California you may never have heard of Tri-Tip, but it is one of my favorite roasts. Tri-Tip is great roasted or grilled, but when I am craving a roast and don’t have a lot of timeRead 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.