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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


50 Favorite Party Appetizer Recipes

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Whether you are attending or hosting a party this holiday season, these 50 Decadent Appetizer Recipes are perfect for your menu! Whip up a simple salad, puff, pastry, dip or meatball with one of these elegant recipes. Not only do we have great finger foods and dips, we have hearty bites with your favorite cheese,Read More

25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes

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With holiday parties happening soon, it’s time to start thinking about delicious and unique appetizers.  If you are following the great diet trend of Paleo eating then you may think that will be tough to accomplish.  Here are 25 Paleo Appetizer Recipes that are sure to please a crowd.  In fact, these are so deliciousRead More

Jalapeno Popper Dip

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This baked jalapeno popper dip recipe is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends at holiday gatherings. Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. I like to create simple, yet delicious recipes like my Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip when throwing a party. Creating simple dip recipes ensures that the dishRead 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.