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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Snickerdoodle French Toast Sticks

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My kids love french toast and I have to admit that I do too. Sometimes for special occasions like you know, a Tuesday, I like to dress it up and get a little fancy with the flavors. This past weekend it was Snickerdoodle- delicious and crunchy French toast sticks that didn’t even need any syrup!Read More

Mediterranean Garden Frittata

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I should let you know right off that my daughter named this dish. I wanted to call it Italian Vegetable Frittata, but she didn’t think that sounded romantic or exotic enough for her favorite frittata. She is a kindred spirit to Anne of Green Gables and often complains about the plebeian names I give my dishes.Read 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.