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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


How to Make Yogurt in an Instant Pot

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Use these directions for how to make yogurt in an Instant Pot to start saving money by making yogurt at home. So why on earth would you want to make your own yogurt? I’ll give you two simple reasons: It tastes better and it’s cheaper! Did you know for every gallon of milk that youRead More

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Yogurt Soup

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On chilly nights there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup! Warm up with this quick and easy Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Yogurt Soup recipe. This is the perfect light meal to whisk the chill away in a hurry. It isn’t quite un-sweater weather yet, and any excuse to serve up aRead More

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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Use your instant pot to make this delicious Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes and Collard Greens. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for the cold winter months ahead. If you want to taste Autumn in a bowl, all you need is a spoonful of this Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes and Collard Greens.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.