Recipes by Ingrid Larsen

Easy

3 hours 50 minutes

12

Bakes

Bright & Easy Patriotic Poke Cake for July 4th Parties

Ever been in charge of bringing dessert to a 4th of July cookout or Memorial Day potluck? This Patriotic Poke Cake is the kind of crowd-pleaser that looks impressive but couldn’t be easier to make. With soft cake, bright red and blue bursts of flavor, and a cool whipped topping, it’s a chilled dessert that ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Cakes / Dessert / Gluten-Free / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Memorial Day / Party / Potluck / Quick

Easy

40 minutes

12 cupcakes

Bakes

Fireworks Funfetti Sweetheart Cupcakes Recipe

I made these Fireworks Funfetti Sweetheart Cupcakes because I wanted something easy that still looked like I put in some effort. They’re fun, colorful, and take well to just about any holiday—Fourth of July, Valentine’s Day, whatever. The base is a simple funfetti mix, and the colors are easy to adjust depending on what’s happening ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Cakes / Dessert / Eggs / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Party / Valentine’s Day

Easy

38 minutes

24

Snacks

Best Patriotic Mini Cheesecakes for July 4th

Planning a summer party or casual backyard hangout? These patriotic mini cheesecakes are a simple way to add something sweet—and festive—to the table. With a creamy filling, buttery crust, and fresh berries on top, they hit that red, white, and blue theme without trying too hard. I’ve made these for everything from 4th of July ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Cakes / Dessert / Eggs / Gluten-Free / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / No-Bake / Party / Picnic / Quick

Easy

35 minutes + chilling

12

Brunch

Perfect Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe

Have you ever craved something that’s sweet, salty, creamy, and fruity—all in one bite? This Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salad recipe delivers on all fronts. It’s a classic that shows up at potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings for a reason—it’s easy, nostalgic, and impossible to resist. This old-fashioned strawberry pretzel salad layers a crunchy, buttery pretzel ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Christmas / Easter / Healthy / Holiday / No-Bake / Party / Potluck / Quick / Salads / summer / Thanksgiving

Easy

27 minutes

24 cookies

Bakes

Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies Everyone Loves

Looking for a fun twist on a classic treat that fits right in at your next summer gathering? These Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies bring all the rich, chewy goodness of your favorite chocolate chip cookies with a festive, red-white-and-blue flair—perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or honestly, just because. Whether you’re planning a ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / BBQ / Cakes / Cookies / Dessert / Eggs / Gluten-Free / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Party / Quick / summer

Easy

1 hour 28 minutes

24

Bakes

Heavenly Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Have you ever taken a bite of something so bright and soft it just tastes like sunshine? That’s exactly what you get with this lemon crinkle cookies recipe—a light, chewy treat that brings fresh lemon flavor to the center of your cookie plate. Whether you’re baking for a spring brunch, holiday cookie swap, or just ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Christmas / Cookies / Dessert / Easter / Eggs / Gluten-Free / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Mother’s Day / Vegan

Easy

18 minutes

24 cookies

Bakes

Easy 4th of July Cookies Everyone Will Love

Looking for the perfect sweet treat to celebrate Independence Day? These easy 4th of July cookies bring together festive colors, fun decorating, and simple ingredients that anyone can handle—yes, even if your piping skills start and end with “blob.” Whether you love the look of 4th of July cookies decorated with stars, or you’re more ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Cakes / Cookies / Dessert / Eggs / Healthy / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Party / Quick / summer

Easy

25 minutes

10

Bakes

Easy 4th of July Trifle Everyone Will Love

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as easy to make as it is festive? This easy 4th of July trifle recipe has you covered. With vibrant layers of juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, fluffy whipped cream, and soft pound cake, it’s a red, white, and blue trifle that looks like you spent hours—but takes just minutes ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Cakes / Dessert / Gluten-Free / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / No-Bake / Party / Quick

Easy

23 minutes

6

Brunch

Creamy Macaroni Salad for Cookouts and Picnics

Is it even a cookout if someone doesn’t show up with a bowl of creamy macaroni salad? This chilled classic has earned its place at summer BBQs, family reunions, and picnic tables for a reason—it’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and always gone by the end of the meal. What I love about this version is ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / BBQ / Christmas / Comfort Food / Easter / Eggs / Healthy / Memorial Day / Party / Pasta / Picnic / Potluck / Quick / Salads / Side Dish / Thanksgiving

Easy

40 minutes

8

Mains

Best-Ever Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Looking for a meal that’s easy to throw together but still feels like real comfort food? This Best-Ever Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake is one of those recipes that gets requested again and again. It’s rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor—basically everything you want when pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch are involved. This bake ... Continue Reading

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4th of July / Bacon / Casserole / Chicken / Christmas / Comfort Food / Dinner / Easter / Healthy / Holiday / Kid-Friendly / Meal Prep / Meat / Oven-Baked / Pasta / Potluck / Quick