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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Teriyaki Burgers with Asian Coleslaw

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These Teriyaki burgers with Asian coleslaw are a delicious and and easy variation on classic hamburgers. While I love grilling hamburgers, I don’t love having to create a condiment buffet to go along with the grilled burgers. I have found my way around the condiment spread by cooking flavorful burgers that require few toppings. MyRead More

Secrets of the Grill Masters

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Summer may not officially start for a few more days, but the temperatures and summer spirit say otherwise. Besides that, grilling is a pastime that can be enjoyed year round, even with snow on the ground. Do you want to master your grill this season? Read these Secrets of the Grill Masters and get outRead More

10 Must Grill Recipes

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These 10 must grill recipes would be a delicious addition to any summer gathering. Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a great summer so far filled with lots of fun and sun! We just moved into a new home about two weeks ago and before that, we lived in an apartment complex that didn’t allowRead 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.