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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Healthy Pumpkin Dip

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This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More

Spiced Pumpkin Butter

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This easy Spiced pumpkin butter recipe is made using a can of pumpkin puree. This saves you time since you don’t have to roast a pumpkin and puree it before making the pumpkin butter.  Guess what? Fall is very nearly here! While it isn’t official, and it is still hot here in Florida, I couldn’tRead More

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

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.