80+ Fourth of July Recipes Collection

Throw the perfect party with over 80 of my favorite 4th of July recipes for all things grilled plus side dishes, drinks, desserts and more!

From backyard BBQs, parties at the park or beach picnics to all out red, white, and blue bashes, there are so many ways to celebrate America’s birthday! And this giant collection of summer recipes is sure to make any 4th of July event a star-spangled success. You’ll find juicy burgers, creamy picnic salads, sweet fun treats, boozy summer cocktails, and classic cool drinks. Plus all the recipes you need to become this year’s grill master!

Mouthwatering Burgers

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Classic Burgers

Classic Burgers are perfect for summer barbecues. The seasoned, juicy meat is topped with melty cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickle chips.
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Bacon Bacon Burgers

Bacon Bacon Burgers are the juiciest burgers for a summer cookout. Ground chuck patties filled with smoky bacon and spices, topped with more crispy bacon!
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Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers are easy to make, juicy, and taste just as good as a hamburger. Made with classic burger fillings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
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Salmon Burger

The Best Salmon Burger recipe for summer! Easy salmon patties made with canned salmon, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh dill grilled to a golden brown.
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseburgers are ultimate grilled summer burgers! Ranch dressing seasoned ground beef and bacon patties stuffed with cheddar cheese.
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Tommy’s Original Chili Burger (Copycat)

Tommy's Original Chili Burger (Copycat) is a well-loved Californian chili burger recreated to get an authentic taste! Try this today!
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Korean Beef Bulgogi Burger

Korean Beef Bulgogi Burgers have juicy beef patties made with Korean BBQ sauce with gochujang, ginger and sesame seeds. Topped with kimchi!
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Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Portobello Mushroom Burgers are veggie burgers that even meat lovers will enjoy, flavored with balsamic vinegar and topped with classic burger fillings.
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Sandwiches & Sausages

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Beer Brats

Juicy Beer Brats are an easy classic summer recipe. Fresh sausages marinated in onions and beer, grilled and topped with caramelized onions.
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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect dish to serve at a Summer BBQ, made with tender, seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
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Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Baked hot dogs make the ultimate classic summer meal wrapped in slices of bacon and baked, they’re ready to eat in 25 minutes.
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Grilled Veggie Sandwich

Grilled Veggie Sandwich is a great vegetarian dish that anyone would enjoy, made with a variety of ingredients like lettuce, tomato, zucchini, and mustard.
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Shrimp Roll Sandwich

The Shrimp Roll Sandwich is a shrimp salad stuffed into a buttery, toasted bun. It's a quick family dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Crab Cake Sandwich

My Crab Cake Sandwich has a homemade Maryland-style crab cake patty served on a delicious brioche bun. The ultimate summer meal!
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Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich is an easy and tasty lunch with a creamy salad topped off with lettuce, tomato, onion, and served in toasted sandwich bread.
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BBQ Grill Master Recipes

Classic Cookout Dinners

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe for perfect chicken with crispy skin, juicy meat, and amazing flavor. A great weeknight dinner for summer.
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Easy Grilled Shrimp

Easy Grilled Shrimp is the ultimate and easy appetizer dish flavored in a honey, garlic, and paprika marinade, and grilled to crispy perfection.
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Ultimate Smoked Brisket

Ultimate Smoked Brisket is flavored with garlic powder, apple juice, and apple cider. Cooked slowly to juicy perfection. Perfect for summer!
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is an easy, flavorful grilled chicken recipe. Marinated in a sweet Teriyaki BBQ sauce and served with grilled pineapple.
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Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak is perfectly juicy and tender after preparing in a homemade marinade with savory ingredients and grilling until browned.
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BBQ Pork Chops

BBQ Pork Chops are the ultimate Summer cookout dinner recipe. Perfectly grilled tender, juicy chops with barbecue sauce and charred flavor.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

Your next BBQ needs Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken! Juicy boneless chicken breasts in a zesty, flavorful fresh lime juice, lime zest, and olive oil marinade.
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Carne Asada Recipe

Authentic Carne Asada Recipe marinaded in a spicy citrus marinaded and grilled to perfection, this is the perfect Mexican steak recipe you’ll keep forever!
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Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe

Cedar Plank Salmon is an easy recipe for perfect salmon with a smoky flavor, flakey and tender texture, and deliciously tangy marinade.
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Smoked Whole Chicken

Smoked Whole Chicken is an easy, tender dish prepped with a flavorful butter and seasoning mixture. It will easily serve your whole family.
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Grilled Sides Dishes

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Grilled Corn

Easy Grilled Corn is the best side dish for a 4th of July cookout! Fresh corn on the cob grilled in the corn husk for tender, crisp grilled corn every time!
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Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Vegetables are the ultimate summer side to serve alongside BBQ dishes. You'll love the perfectly seasoned, smoky vegetables.
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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus is wonderfully flavorful and crisp. It's so easy to season with lemon juice and garlic powder, and cook in just 15 minutes!
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Grilled Veggie Sandwich

Grilled Veggie Sandwich is a great vegetarian dish that anyone would enjoy, made with a variety of ingredients like lettuce, tomato, zucchini, and mustard.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and wonderfully crispy and charred on the outside and fluffy inside. Try these at your next cookout!
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Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple

Easy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple made in a grill pan is the quintessential side dish to any summer dishes you’re making. When grilled the pineapple gets soft, tender and melts in your mouth!
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Elote

Elote, or Grilled Mexican Street Corn, is an easy side dish topped with mayonnaise, crema, queso fresco, chili powder and lime.
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Homemade Marinades

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Easy Chicken Marinade

Easy Chicken Marinade is the perfect way to make juicy, tender, flavorful chicken breasts that you can make on the grill or in the oven.
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Steak Marinade

Steak Marinade that is flavorful, easy and perfect for outdoor or indoor grilling any time of year on ANY cut of beef! Better than bottled!
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Pork Tenderloin Marinade

Pork Tenderloin Marinade makes the juiciest and most flavorful pork. Made with common pantry ingredients full of sweet and savory goodness.
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Salmon Marinade

Salmon Marinade is the perfect way to prepare salmon to grill, sear, or bake. With soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and more for amazing flavor.
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Fajita Marinade

Fajita marinade is easily made with smokey, savory, and lightly spicy seasonings and oil. Mix in minutes and use to prepare juicy steak.
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Summer Side Dish Recipes

Fresh Fruit & Veggie Salads

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Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon Feta Salad blends sweet and savory flavors with fresh watermelon, cucumber, mint, and feta cheese in a vinaigrette dressing!
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Southwest Salad

Easy Southwest Salad recipe loaded with black beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, cheese, bell peppers and a creamy avocado cilantro dressing.
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Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad is fresh, versatile, and easy to bring together with crunchy veggies and tangy, sweet dressing. Make this healthy side today!
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Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad is a refreshing summer salad with fresh berries, feta, chicken breast and light lemon dressing. Easy healthy lunch!
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Easy Fruit Salad

Easy Fruit Salad recipe for a refreshing dish with assorted ripe fruits, fresh berries, and simple dressing made of citrus juice and honey.
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Peach Berry Caprese Salad

Peach Berry Caprese Salad is the perfect sweet and juicy fruit salad with mozzarella balls, basil, and a zesty lemon and honey balsamic dressing.
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Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad makes the perfect lunch or side dish with flavorful chicken tossed with fresh veggies, blue cheese, and dressing.
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Avocado Tomato Corn Salad

Avocado Tomato Corn Salad is the perfect side dish with creamy avocados, fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and corn all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Cucumber Tomato Salad with a quick and easy dill vinaigrette in just 10 minutes is the perfect side salad full of fresh summer vegetables.
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Steak Salad

Delicious Steak Salad recipe for a hearty steakhouse salad with juicy steak strips, crisp greens, fresh veggies and creamy homemade dressing.
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Classic Creamy Salads

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Potato Salad Recipe

Classic Potato Salad with a creamy mayonnaise dressing with relish, mustard and celery salt coating potatoes and chopped hard boiled eggs.
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BLT Potato Salad

BLT Potato Salad is the best potluck side dish! Crispy bacon, potatoes and veggies tossed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Try it today!
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Shrimp Pasta Salad

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing side perfect for the spring and summer. Made with fresh shrimp, tender pasta, dijon mustard, and lemon zest.
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BBQ Chicken Potato Salad

BBQ Chicken Potato Salad is a delicious Southwest twist on a classic cookout side dish! Addicting and hearty with a creamy barbecue sauce. 
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Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad

Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with almonds, feta, and an easy balsamic and olive oil dressing is the perfect side dish for a potluck or get together.
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Easy Pasta Salad

Easy Pasta Salad made with mozzarella, black olives, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers in a creamy Italian dressing is the PERFECT side dish!
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Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad is as creamy and delicious as a classic pasta salad, with flavorful crabmeat and colorful peas topping elbow macaroni.
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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is an easy summer salad with raisins, bacon and sunflower seeds for your barbecues, picnics, and summer potlucks that can sit without wilting!
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Creamy Bacon Pea Salad

Creamy Bacon Pea Salad with mayonnaise, bacon, cheddar cheese and crunchy sweet peas. The perfect southern summer side dish!
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Sweet Macaroni Salad

Sweet Macaroni Salad is a rich and creamy twist on a classic with a secret ingredient. It's the perfect side dish for a summer party or BBQ!
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Coleslaw Macaroni Salad

Easy Coleslaw Macaroni Salad is a creamy pasta salad recipe with the taste and crunch of coleslaw. The perfect side dish for summer events!
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Easy Cole Slaw Recipe (Coleslaw)

This traditional coleslaw recipe is an easy side dish made with shredded cabbage mix and creamy dressing. A classic summer salad for BBQs!
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More Sides for Summer

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Corn Succotash

Corn Succotash made with freshly grilled corn, zucchini, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, lima beans and red onion.
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Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw is a delicious and colorful side dish with crisp, fresh veggies coated in a creamy sauce and topped with sunflower seeds.
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Carrot Salad (w/Raisins)

This Carrot Salad with Raisins is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and earthy in one bite. It's sure to be a new favorite BBQ side!
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Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa is sweet, tangy, lightly spiced, and ready in minutes with mango, pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeno pepper.
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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Fresh Fruit Salsa is a great fresh, tangy party food, great for appetizers or desserts. Also perfect as a topping for grilled meats!
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Tortellini Salad

This easy Tortellini Salad is the best Italian pasta salad! Cheese tortellini, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni in a simple Italian dressing.
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Shrimp Ceviche

This easy Shrimp Ceviche recipe is a classic Mexican dish full of flavor with fresh shrimp, veggies, avocado and spices. Try this summer!
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Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa is perfectly flavorful and creamy with corn, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and avocado tossed in a zesty lemon dressing.
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4th of July Desserts & Treats

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American Flag Cake

American Flag Cake with a homemade vanilla cake recipe, cool whip and fresh berries is the perfect patriotic dessert for your summer cookout.
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4th of July Pinwheel Cookies

4th of July Pinwheel Cookies are an amazing patriotic treat made with simple buttery dough and colored in a red, white, and blue spiral.
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4th of July Cupcakes

4th of July Cupcakes are the ultimate festive dessert to serve at your holiday BBQ. Made with a moist red, white and blue cake base and sweet, creamy icing.
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4th of July Ice Cream Casserole

4th of July Ice Cream Casserole is a red, white and blue ice cream dish with strawberry topping, Cool Whip, berries and graham cracker crust.
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Cherry Bombs

Cherry Bombs are the perfect boozy party treat made with maraschino cherries soaked in vodka and dipped in white chocolate.
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars

Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars are the perfect patriotic dessert for July 4. Graham cracker crust and creamy cake are topped with sweet berries.
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Quick-to-make Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are the perfect sweet snack with fresh berries, creamy filling, and graham cracker crumble!
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Homemade Popsicles

Homemade Fruit Popsicles made with fresh fruit and yogurt in three delicious flavors! Tropical, blueberry, and strawberry yogurt popsicles.
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Refreshing Drinks & Cocktails

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Homemade Lemonade Recipe

How to make Homemade Lemonade that is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing. A simple recipe you'll crave all summer long!
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Southern Sweet Tea

Southern Sweet Tea is a smooth, refreshing drink for the Summer. Easy to make a whole pitcher in 20 minutes, then chill before serving.
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Cucumber Water

Cucumber Water is an easy infused water recipe for a cool, delicious drink with fresh cucumbers and optional mint leaves for extra flavor!
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Tropical Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie is the perfect blend of mango, pineapple, banana, orange juice, and coconut milk in a rich, creamy, refreshing drink.
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Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi is a refreshing Indian drink made with frozen mango, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, fresh lemon juice, and a little cardamom.
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Jello Shots

Jello Shots are easy to make in a big batch for your next party. Enjoy the colorful vodka shots with your choice of jello flavor.
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Paloma Cocktail

A Paloma Cocktail is a refreshing tequila-based cocktail with tart grapefruit juice and lime balanced by sweet simple syrup and club soda.
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Classic Margarita

The Classic Margarita on the rocks is a favorite summer drink for a reason. My recipe made with real lime juice is fresh, tart and delicious!
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Sex on the Beach Cocktail Recipe

Sex on the Beach Cocktail is the perfect fun and fruity drink made with vodka, cranberry juice, and peach schnapps. A great summer cocktail!
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Mai Tai

Mai Tai is a fruity, tropical rum cocktail that you can make yourself with two types of rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat.
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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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