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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Cheddar Bacon Quiche

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This Cheddar Bacon Quiche recipe makes a quick and easy meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I feel like quiche is such an underused meal option. It’s flexible, and it requires just a few simple ingredients – pie crust, milk, eggs – that are easy to keep on hand. While it takes a while toRead More

Jalapeno Popper Dip

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This baked jalapeno popper dip recipe is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends at holiday gatherings. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. I like to create simple, yet delicious recipes like my Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip when throwing a party. Creating simple dip recipes ensures that the dishRead 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.