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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Basic White Bread Recipe

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Use this basic white bread recipe to make homemade bread for your family. Nothing comes out of the oven to as much anticipation as a fragrant loaf of homemade bread. Pride in having created it, the aroma, and the flavor of a crusty end piece, all will encourage a repeat performance.  A warm slice ofRead More

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe

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There is no other baked good that can rival the fragrance of freshly baked cinnamon bread. If your family has a habit of disappearing into separate corners or rooms, try baking a batch of Cinnamon Raisin Bread; they’ll come running the moment they smell the delightful aroma coming from your oven. Delicious warm or cold,Read 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.