About The Recipe Critic

Launched in 2012 by published cookbook author Alyssa Rivers, The Recipe Critic is a trusted resource for home cooks seeking simple, delicious, and family-friendly meals. The website features thousands of recipes that have been carefully tried, tested, and approved by some of the toughest critics—kids and families from around the world.

Alyssa Rivers cooking chicken in her kitchen.

The Website

The Recipe Critic offers a huge recipe library from quick slow cooker meals and convenient one-pot dishes to air fryer favorites, baked casseroles, grilled specialties, and plenty of desserts. Every recipe is tested to make sure that they are full of flavor, budget friendly and have the goal in mind to help families enjoy stress-free meals that bring everyone together.

In addition to recipes, the site features helpful cooking tips, how-to videos, and seasonal ideas to inspire your kitchen creativity all year long. Visitors can also join the community through the newsletter and social media for fresh recipes and meal planning support.

Alyssa Rivers in her kitchen eating an egg salad sandwich.

Contact Me

Have questions, recipe requests, or collaboration ideas? Feel free to get in touch! You can email Alyssa directly at alyssa@therecipecritic.com, or connect on social media.