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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Pork Ribs and Kale Skillet

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What to do with leftover meat? In this case the leftover meat in question is several pork ribs. They just refuse to leave my refrigerator. But I had a vision. A vision of colorful, flavorful and delicious joy. So I looked into my crystal ball (aka pantry) to see what I could see. What IRead More

Zesty Skillet Ratatouille

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This quick and easy Zesty Skillet Ratatouille recipe is made on the stovetop using only one pan. The first time I made ratatouille for my family, my daughter said it was “just a cooked salad” and asked to put salad dressing on it. I thought about it, realized she had a pretty good point, 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.