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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Patriotic Candy Popcorn with M&Ms

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This patriotic candy-coated popcorn is coated in red, white, and blue candy melts and topped with red and blue M&Ms! It is an easy and delicious no-bake treat for the Fourth of July! I love the combination of sweet and salty in Kettle Corn which is why I love candy-coated popcorn. It is both sweetRead More

Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles

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Quickly make this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe for your 4th of July party this year. Do you love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in traditional Turtle candies?  If so, you are going to love this Patriotic Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe.  The sweet and salty combination blended with the chewy and crunchy sensationRead More

4th Of July Desserts

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These 4th Of July Desserts will help you find a red, white, and blue patriotic dessert recipe for your holiday celebration! Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays both as a kid and an adult. There’s something so amazing about it and I love coming together as a country, despite our differencesRead More

Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos

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Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos are an easy no-bake dessert recipe. It’s no secret that we love Oreo cookies, and these Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos are a favorite for the upcoming holidays.  We love sharing a patriotic dessert for Memorial Day, 4th of July, or even just because.  These chocolate-covered Oreos are an easyRead 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.