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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Couscous & Orzo Pepper Stir-Fry

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Our delicious Couscous & Orzo Pepper Stir-Fry is an easy meal that’ll leave you asking, “Why did I wait so long?” But don’t fret, better late to the game than never, right? This is yet another recipe born out of the discovery of “Am I really out of ______!” It happens, you think you got everything youRead More

Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice

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Chicken and Root Vegetables Over Rice Wondering what to do with the leftover chicken sitting in the ice box staring you in the face? Here is a different take on the classic stir-fry that will perk up your dinner plate. I have taken a few autumn staple root vegetables: parsnips and sweet potatoes. Then threw in someRead 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.