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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

Sweet Onion and Potato Medley Skillet

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It’s is getting close to that time of year when you start making preparations for those closing out the year recipes. You know the ones, right? Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner and I know you’ve been wanting to add some new sides to those big dinner tables heavy laden with the classicRead More

Potato Gratin with Zucchini and Kale

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  If you are like me, I love the simplicity of a potato gratin. The richness of baked potatoes combined with a delicious cheese, creamy sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs makes it a comfort food that’s an easy sell. But, with this gratin recipe I am raising the bar and adding a few moreRead 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.