If you’re looking for something quick, delicious, and did I mention delicious? Well, that something can be found in this Parmesan Orzo with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon. I love orzo pasta, I don’t know why really. Maybe because it is a very unconventional pasta? It looks like ginormous rice but tastes like yum. For this recipe,Read More
Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living
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.