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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Easy Garlic Refrigerator Pickles

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 This garlic refrigerator pickles recipe is a quick and easy way to make pickles! Going forward with our series on making the most of your produce, here is another fabulous way of preparing and using up fresh produce.  I love canning but I don’t always have the time or feel like setting up supplies forRead More

Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe

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If you have been considering trying canning but not ready to take the plunge into purchasing all the equipment or putting in the time then I have a perfect recipe for you to try.  This easy Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is a simple way to test the waters and get your feet wet in  canning . DeliciousRead 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.