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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Cranberry, Pineapple, and Peppermint Cocktail

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Deck the halls with whatever you like and enjoy a festive Christmas cocktail. We came up with a doozy, and it screams holiday cheer like nobodies business.  And we’ve even thrown in a surprise ingredient. Can you guess what it is? I’ll give you a hint. There’s a funny little square guy under the sea,Read More

Watermelon & Lemonade Martini

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What’s cool, sophisticated, and a sure bet to take your temperature down a few notches this summer? Give up? Well, it is our Watermelon & Lemonade Martini! We’re excited because this lil’ number here is as tasty as they come. It is the class act with a hint of playfulness and a whole lot of summertimeRead 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.