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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Teriyaki Burgers with Asian Coleslaw

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These Teriyaki burgers with Asian coleslaw are a delicious and and easy variation on classic hamburgers. While I love grilling hamburgers, I don’t love having to create a condiment buffet to go along with the grilled burgers. I have found my way around the condiment spread by cooking flavorful burgers that require few toppings. MyRead More

Asian Coleslaw

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This quick and easy Asian coleslaw recipe can be made ahead of time. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I love Asian Coleslaw, but so many of the varieties contain ingredients that I or someone in my family can’t eat. And so many of the slaws are pretty high inRead 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.