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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Hot Cross Buns

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Here are step-by-step directions for how to make Hot Cross Buns from scratch. With the abundance of sugary treats on display each spring, one Easter treat stands out as refreshingly simple. Subtle spices, raisins, and a soft texture make hot cross buns an anticipated pleasure and welcome addition to any holiday meal. Traditionally, hot crossRead More

Quick and Easy Resurrection Rolls Recipe

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This easy resurrection rolls recipe is a meaningful tradition to start with your kids. I had a recipe for overnight resurrection rolls printed out for years but never made it. With all the prep for Easter, it got lost in the chaos. Then a friend shared her quick and easy resurrection rolls recipe with me. ItRead 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.