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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Bratwurst and Sweet Corn Casserole

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You don’t have to settle for boring, not when you can have all the excitement you need in our Bratwurst & Sweet Corn Casserole! Yes, brats! Come to find out bratwurst plays very well with sweet corn and few other casserole cast members. I invited onion, parsley, and tomatoes along for the ride, too. AndRead More

Baked Spaghetti Alfredo with Chopped Steak and Bacon

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Do you need something that’s super easy to make, delicious, and won’t break the bank? Of course, you do. Don’t we all more often than not? Well, how does this sound? Spaghetti, chopped steak, creamy Alfredo sauce, sweet onions, fresh green parsley, and a dump truck’s load of crispy bacon?  I mean really, how canRead More

Pasta Bake Recipe

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My daughter thinks the name Pasta Bake sounds too boring for such a delicious meal and keeps suggesting alternatives like “cheesy, tomatoey divinity”. My youngest son calls this dish a Pasta Melt because of the melted cheese on top. No matter what name this casserole goes by, it is sure to be a hit withRead 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.