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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Ginger Pear Mini Pies

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This ginger pear mini pies recipe is easy to make in a muffin tin. Aromatic spices and tender, sweet pears are the perfect duo for Fall fare.  I make portion control easy and upped the cuteness factor by baking my pear filling in handy pie crusts. These are just right for buffets, picnics, or even an on-the-runRead More

Mini Apple Pie Bites

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Apples and cinnamon belong together in one of fall’s favorite desserts- Apple Pie. But you can make them something really special by topping the sweet, tender apples with walnuts that get deliciously toasted. Make it even better by creating little individual pies for your party or get together. I think everything looks and tastes betterRead 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.