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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Homemade Fudge Recipes

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The first time I made fudge, I somehow managed to ruin it. I am not sure how that happened because it is fairly easy to make. My mom used to make fudge every year and I always look forward to it. She makes a traditional chocolate fudge and a peanut butter one and they areRead More

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe

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Everyone loves fudge, and with holiday baking this year you can add this simple 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe for an amazing treat with little effort.  Simple chocolate candies are always a favorite in our house.  With so many options for fudge recipes, it can be overwhelming, but this recipe takes all the guesswork out ofRead More

Homemade Snickerdoodle Fudge

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Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie, so when I saw Snickerdoodle Fudge at a fudge shop I had to try it. I was disappointed in the store-bought fudge and decided that I needed to try my hand at creating a Homemade Snickerdoodle Fudge Recipe. The first time I made Snickerdoodle Fudge my family thought it was great, butRead 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.