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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Pumpkin Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe

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This Pumpkin Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe is just in time for fall. Enjoy it with your favorite coffee or latte. Between, oh say September and February I am consumed with the flavors of fall and the holidays. Cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ginger, clove…yum. In my lattes, baked goods, savory dishes, and anywhere else I can possibly work itRead More

Ginger Pear Mini Pies

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This ginger pear mini pies recipe is easy to make in a muffin tin. Aromatic spices and tender, sweet pears are the perfect duo for Fall fare.  I make portion control easy and upped the cuteness factor by baking my pear filling in handy pie crusts. These are just right for buffets, picnics, or even an on-the-runRead More

Scarecrow Chocolate Covered Oreos

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I love chocolate covered Oreos for a fun snack to celebrate any holiday or season.  These Scarecrow Chocolate Covered Oreos take a bit of time to prepare, but the result is amazing! For a fun harvest party, or just to give your kids a special treat, these Scarecrow Chocolate Covered Oreos are ideal!  This recipeRead 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.