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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Mardi Gras King Cake Donut Recipe

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Enjoy this festive Mardi Gras King Cake Donut Recipe for dessert in place of a traditional king cake or even for a decadent breakfast on Fat Tuesday! These cake mix donuts look like miniature King Cakes! They are bright and fun with purple, green, and gold frosting drizzled over the donuts. Using a basic whiteRead More

30 Mardi Gras Recipes

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Use this collection of Mardi Gras recipes, including King Cake recipes and drink ideas to plan your Fat Tuesday celebration! Mardi Gras is almost here. You can already find decorations in purple, green, and gold in stores.  The carnival season begins on the Epiphany (January 6th) and continues through Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday (theRead 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.