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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Pork Tacos with Cabbage and Asparagus

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I have heard the term “sustainable” a lot over the past couple of years. Mostly I hear it in reference to our planet’s mineral and other natural resources. I also think it handily applies to our kitchens and dinner tables as well, making sure our meals do what they are supposed to do: nourish ourRead More

15 Asparagus Recipes + How to Freeze Asparagus

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Learn how to freeze asparagus when it is in season and make 15 asparagus recipes to enjoy it all year. When I was a child, my mom grew some asparagus and I remember how disappointed I was when I found out it takes years for asparagus to mature for harvesting. I was fascinated that itRead 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.