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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


15 Frittata Recipes

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Frittatas are easy and versatile dishes that you can eat any time of day. Check out these 15 frittata recipes for inspiration. I love a good frittata. Not only are they an excellent way to fill up for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but they are awesome for using up leftovers, too. If you are wonderingRead More

Ham and Asparagus Frittata

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This Ham and Asparagus Frittata recipe makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a delicious brunch! Enjoying dinner together as a family is an important aspect of staying connected with one another despite the busyness of our daily activities. I like to start family time as I am preparing dinner by putting on danceRead More

Steak and Artichoke Frittata

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Confession: Sometimes I want my recipes to seem like I put a little effort into them even though I don’t really want to work very hard. That is when I turn to Frittatas. They are fast and easy, but they still have the wow factor, especially if you add unexpected ingredients like artichoke hearts. WhenRead More

Mediterranean Garden Frittata

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I should let you know right off that my daughter named this dish. I wanted to call it Italian Vegetable Frittata, but she didn’t think that sounded romantic or exotic enough for her favorite frittata. She is a kindred spirit to Anne of Green Gables and often complains about the plebeian names I give my dishes.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.