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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Rainbows, shamrocks, and gold pieces make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe fun and festive! How fun do these rainbow sprinkles and St. Paddy’s Day themed shapes make this St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe? They would look great on your dessert spread after the corned beef is finished up or can be sentRead More

Easter White Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

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Whether you need a quick treat for the Easter Dinner Dessert table or something to pass out at school or work this Easter Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe is adorable and delicious! Bright spring colored sprinkles and melted candy make this Easter Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods Recipe a sweet way to welcome spring! Use your favoriteRead More

Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe

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This festive and fun Christmas Pretzel Rod Recipe is perfect if you need a quick and easy treat for the holidays. If you are looking for something a little different this Christmas Pretzel Rods Recipe is great for your dessert table, a little something different on your cookie platters, or as a “bouquet” in aRead 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.