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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Homemade Lavender Lemonade

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This homemade lavender lemonade recipe is a delicious twist on traditional lemonade! Lavender Lemonade is the perfect refreshment for a garden party, a church social, a picnic, a BBQ, a baby shower, a bridal shower, or any old hot summer day simply sitting on your porch.  Sweet, tart, and lightly floral this easy-to-make drink makesRead More

How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning

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Use this easy lemon pepper seasoning recipe to make your own lemon pepper spice to use in your recipes. My family enjoys the combination of lemon and pepper on a variety of meats and vegetables. Lemon and pepper brighten asparagus, Brussels sprouts, and green beans. Lemon pepper seasoning adds flavor to chicken, fish, and pork.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.