The quick-and-easy cookbook for busy families, featuring over 150 simple, everyday recipes
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 The Tried & True Cookbook, 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!
- Over 150 amazing recipes for mains, soups, sides, salads, sweets, breakfasts, and much more.
- Time-saving tips to help minimize the time it takes to put meals on the table.
- Budget-friendly ideas that will help you maximize your grocery budget while still sourcing healthy ingredients.
- Alternative instructions for utilizing popular appliances like air fryers, pressure cookers, and slow cookers that so many families already rely upon.
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Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
To start a return, contact us at lisa@aspenkitchensinc.com , for return approval. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: Aspen Kitchens 5020 North Nevada Ave, Suite 150. Colorado Springs, CO 80918. Please include order number inside the package when returning.
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You can always contact us for any return question at lisa@aspenkitchensinc.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. All damaged claims must be initiated with 5 days of delivery date to be considered for a claim.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at lisa@aspenkitchensinc.com.
