Life is busy, right? And the last thing you need when life gets in the way is complicated, time-consuming recipes that make it impossible to get dinner on the table. What you need is a cookbook that makes it easy to create simple, comforting meals, using everyday ingredients you already have in your kitchen. In Alyssa Rivers—also known as "The Recipe Critic" to her over 12 million loyal Facebook followers—gives you comforting recipes that are practical, family friendly, and easy to make, often using appliances like the air fryer, slow cooker, and Instant Pot to help busy people make delicious meals. From weekday dinners that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, to amazing appetizers, sides, salads, and desserts, there’s something for everyone. Many of the meals can be made in 30 minutes or less, and Alyssa adds her simple, practical touch to every recipe she makes. Most importantly, every recipe has been tested by the toughest critics she knows: her friends and family, so you know they must be delicious!