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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Italian Meatball Tater Tot Casserole

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This Italian Meatball Tater Tot Casserole recipe is going to be a hit with your family! The Tater Tot Casserole combines two of my kids’ favorite dishes: Italian meatballs and tater tots. It is made by starting with a layer of Italian meatballs coated in spaghetti sauce, a layer of Parmesan cheese, and finally a layerRead More

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Casserole

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This is the original Buffalo Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe! Looking for an easy casserole recipe? This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole has a layer of buffalo ranch chicken topped with tater tots and cheese making it a favorite with my whole family. My kids range in age between 7 and 24, so finding foods thatRead More

Beanie Weenie Tater Tot Casserole

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If you like Beanie Weenies, you are going to love my Beanie Weenie Tater Tot Casserole recipe! My youngest son says this is the best casserole I have ever created. I do not agree with him on this, but I can attest to the fact that this tater tot casserole recipe is a hit 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.