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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats

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Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make on their own, but they are so easy to work with that you can get creative with them. I love how easy it is to create festive shapes with these fun marshmallow and cereal squares! For back to school, or just fall in general, these Mini Apple RiceRead More

Lump Of Coal Rice Krispie Treats

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Everyone remembers the old story about Santa leaving a lump of coal in your stocking if you are on the naughty list.  This year, you can leave these Lump Of Coal Rice Krispie Treats instead!  Your kids will love finding a delicious snack in their stocking and you get to have fun with the storyRead 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.