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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Depression Style Cooking

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Many of my ideas for saving money come from stories of my parents and grandparents youth, so I really appreciated the web site Great Depression Cooking with Clara. The 93 year old Clara takes you step by step through the process of making nutritious meals inexpensively. While cooking, she offers anecdotes about the depression andRead More

Miracle Leftover Chili

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I find an odd pleasure in making a meal out of seemingly unrelated items. One night a week I have “Miracle Leftover Night”. Miracle leftover night is always more of spontaneous event rather than my usual premeditated dinners. Since it is based on whatever I have leftover, it is somewhat different every time I make it..Read More

Orange Chicken: From Crock Pot to Stir Fry

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Day 1: Orange Chicken, Rice, and Glazed Carrots Orange Chicken1 whole chicken1 large orange, zested and juiced (save rinds)1/4 C orange juice1/2 C honey2 T soy sauce2 T chopped ginger root1T sesame seeds Place the rinds in the chicken cavity. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.Combine orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, andRead 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.