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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Make the Fluffiest Buttercream Frosting Ever!

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Leigh is sharing her buttercream frosting recipe and tips for how to make the fluffiest buttercream frosting:   You know THAT mom? The one whose cupcakes always look perfect when she’s bringing them in for the classroom party? Well, I’m here to tell you that you can be THAT mom this year for Valentine’s Day.Read More

Mocha Fudge Frosting

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This is my signature frosting. When someone in my family asks me to make my frosting, they are asking for my Mocha Fudge Frosting. I do not remember the source of the recipe though I think my mom shared it with me. The first time I clearly remember making it was the summer I wasRead 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.