{"id":303653,"date":"2025-06-04T14:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T20:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/?page_id=303653"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:56:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:56:55","slug":"alyssa-rivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/alyssa-rivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Alyssa Rivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-1200x1798.jpg\" alt=\"Alyssa Rivers in her kitchen. \" class=\"wp-image-303646\" title=\"Meet Alyssa Rivers, founder of The Recipe Critic\u2014sharing easy, family-friendly recipes loved by millions since 2012.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, I\u2019m Alyssa! Mom of four, self-taught cook, and the creator of The Recipe Critic. I started this blog back in 2012 as a way to share the recipes I was making for my family, and it\u2019s grown into one of the most trusted food blogs for home cooks around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a kid, my grandma taught me the art of baking from scratch \u2013 pancakes, bread, and cookies were her specialties. Those early kitchen adventures sparked a lifelong passion for creating delicious meals. Fast forward to adulthood, with four kids of my own, I realized I wanted to share that same joy of cooking with others. And so, The Recipe Critic was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here\u2019s a little about me:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>I started as a self-taught cook. <\/strong>I learned by doing\u2014starting with family recipes, a lot of trial and error, and figuring out how to make food my kids would actually eat. Today, I\u2019ve continued that journey through formal culinary training and am now certified through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) so I can make sure every recipe actually works in your kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I\u2019m a mom of four.<\/strong>&nbsp;My kids are my inspiration and also my taste testers. If they don\u2019t love a recipe, I don\u2019t post it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I started this blog after moving away from home.<\/strong>&nbsp;I was figuring out how to cook for myself and my family on a tight budget, and I wanted a place to share what I was learning in the kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I live and work in Utah.<\/strong>&nbsp;I run The Recipe Critic from a studio kitchen right behind my house, alongside an incredible all-women team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I keep my recipes realistic.<\/strong>&nbsp;You\u2019ll find meals that are affordable, family-friendly, and easy to get on the table\u2014even on a weeknight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In 2024, I published my first cookbook.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cookbook\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><em>The Tried &amp; True Cookbook<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a>is a collection of 150+ of my most-loved recipes, including everything from air fryer dinners to slow cooker favorites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I\u2019m formally trained and ACF-certified.<\/strong> After years of developing recipes for my family and millions of readers, I decided to attend culinary school and become ACF-certified. I\u2019m always learning new techniques and bringing them straight into my recipes so they work in real life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog has always been about helping people feel more confident in the kitchen. Whether you\u2019re cooking for one or feeding a full house, I hope you find recipes here that make your life a little easier and a lot more delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-1200x1600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Culinary-School-Graduation-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-blog-to-brand\">From Blog to Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since starting&nbsp;<em>The Recipe Critic<\/em>&nbsp;in 2012, I\u2019ve grown this blog into one of the most-visited cooking sites, reaching millions of readers every month. What began as a personal project turned into a full-time career I never could\u2019ve imagined\u2014and I\u2019m so grateful for every bit of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve been up to along the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over a decade of recipe development.<\/strong>&nbsp;I\u2019ve written and tested thousands of recipes that are now used every single day in homes around the world!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Author of&nbsp;<em>The Tried &amp; True Cookbook<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;(2024). This cookbook features over 150 of my most-loved recipes and was designed to make everyday meals easier and more approachable. You can find it&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cookbook\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Featured on national TV.<\/strong>&nbsp;I was invited to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmorningamerica.com\/food\/story\/5-easy-recipes-true-cookbook-inspire-pantry-staple-108348556\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Good Morning America<\/a>&nbsp;to share quick and easy meals from my cookbook with a national audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regular guest on Utah local news.<\/strong>&nbsp;I\u2019ve been featured on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studio5.ksl.com\/no-bake-key-lime-pie-new-favorite-summer-dessert\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">KSL Studio 5<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fox13now.com\/\">Fox 13 News Utah<\/a>&nbsp;where I\u2019ve shared recipes, kitchen tips, and my journey as a food creator along with news articles about my life as a food blogger as shown in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sltrib.com\/artsliving\/food\/2022\/12\/05\/how-utah-widow-built-food\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Salt Lake Tribune<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Covered by national media.<\/strong>&nbsp;My recipes and story have been highlighted by outlets like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/02\/11\/dining\/simple-salmon-recipe.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/\">BuzzFeed<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/food\/empanada-recipes\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Parade<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewow.com\/food\/snack-mix-recipes\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">PureWow<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.womansworld.com\/posts\/food-recipes\/zucchini-bars-recipe\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Woman\u2019s World<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/GMA\/Food\/5-easy-recipes-true-cookbook-inspire-pantry-staple\/story?id=108348556\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">ABC News<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media reach of over 12 million.<\/strong>&nbsp;My audience continues to grow across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/therecipecritic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a>, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alyssa_therecipecritic\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/therecipecritic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pinterest<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/TheRecipeCritic_AlyssaRivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">YouTube<\/a>, where I connect with home cooks daily through recipe videos and tutorials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Building&nbsp;<em>The Recipe Critic<\/em>&nbsp;has been one of the most unexpected and rewarding experiences of my life\u2014and it all started with one simple goal: to make home cooking easier for families like mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1803\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-1200x1803.jpg\" alt=\"Alyssa Rivers holding her cookbook. \" class=\"wp-image-303651\" title=\"Meet Alyssa Rivers, founder of The Recipe Critic\u2014sharing easy, family-friendly recipes loved by millions since 2012.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-400x601.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alyssa-Rivers-with-Tried-and-True-Cookbook-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outside the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I\u2019m not in the kitchen testing recipes or working behind the scenes on the blog, I love spending time with my family and getting outdoors. We have a cabin in the mountains, and it\u2019s one of my favorite places to relax, unplug, and reset. Whether it\u2019s summer hikes, snowy winters, or just sitting on the deck with a good meal, the cabin is our escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also love to travel\u2014both to discover new food and experience new cultures. Exploring local markets, trying new dishes, and getting inspired by flavors from around the world plays a big role in how I create recipes back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My family is everything to me, and a lot of what I share on&nbsp;<em>The Recipe Critic<\/em>&nbsp;is inspired by the way we actually live: busy schedules, real meals, time together, and a love for good food\u2014wherever we happen to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connect-with-me\"><strong>Connect with Me<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I always love hearing from readers, brands, and anyone who shares a passion for food. Whether you have a question about a recipe, are interested in working together, or just want to reach out, I\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a>alyssa@therecipecritic.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also connect with me here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alyssa_therecipecritic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/therecipecritic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pinterest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/therecipecritic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/TheRecipeCritic_AlyssaRivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@alyssatherecipecritic\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Tik Tok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I genuinely appreciate every message and comment I receive. Connecting with this community means a lot to me, and it\u2019s what keeps me inspired to keep sharing recipes and cooking tips. Thank you for being here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi, I\u2019m Alyssa! Mom of four, self-taught cook, and the creator of The Recipe Critic. 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