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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Pumpkin Pecan Overnight Oatmeal

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This pumpkin pecan overnight oatmeal recipe does not require any cooking. Simply place it in the refrigerator in the evening and wake up to a pre-made breakfast. This Pumpkin Pecan Overnight Oatmeal is a great choice for any oatmeal loving family.  Oatmeal is always a favorite for breakfast, but it can even be a greatRead More

Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake with Chai Spices

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This Brown Sugar Pecan Coffee Cake recipe is a wonderful addition to a holiday brunch. How do you handle stress? Some people cook, some people shop, some people eat, my sister runs, but me? I read magazines. Why magazines instead of a book? Well, when I am stressed, it means I probably have a lotRead 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.