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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Asian Coleslaw

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This quick and easy Asian coleslaw recipe can be made ahead of time. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I love Asian Coleslaw, but so many of the varieties contain ingredients that I or someone in my family can’t eat. And so many of the slaws are pretty high inRead More

Shrimp Salad Recipe with Wild Rice and Greens

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With football season just around the corner, here’s a mouth-watering appetizer to serve at your game day party. Planning a baby shower? This appetizer is not only fancy, but easy to make. Try this Wild Rice and Shrimp Salad with Greens at your next shin-dig! Not too often does shrimp appear in our fall food line-up, butRead More

Chicken Quinoa Salad

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Summer is my favorite time of year, and the foods of summer are refreshingly light, so much so they’ll keep your spirits buoyed and your appetite craving more of the good stuff. Our Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe is representative of the vibe, spirit, and fun of summer. The quinoa with its nutty notes pairs well withRead 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.