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Juicy, tender grilled chicken breasts marinated in zesty Italian dressing and cooked to perfection. An easy weeknight grilling recipe with only two ingredients.
Texas Trash Pie is a sweet-and-salty Texas dessert loaded with chocolate, pecans, coconut, pretzels, and caramel. Bake it in the oven or smoker for an unforgettable pie that’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, church suppers, and family gatherings.
Texas Skillet Potatoes and Onions are crispy, buttery, and packed with flavor. Made with red potatoes, onions, and simple seasonings in a cast iron skillet.
Planning a backyard graduation party? Discover crowd-friendly food ideas for feeding guests in style, from slider bars and fajita bars to appetizers and BBQ favorites.
Planning a backyard fiesta? Discover the ultimate Cinco de Mayo menu with grilled fajitas, smoky firecracker salsa, Tex-Mex appetizers, and festive desserts from Backyard Texas Grill and Out of the Box Baking.
Smoky, spicy, and packed with bold fire-roasted flavor, this Firecracker Salsa is made with charred vegetables and fresh lime for the ultimate Tex-Mex dip or fajita topper.
Make juicy grilled skirt steak fajitas with this easy Texas-style marinade! These charcoal-grilled beef fajitas are packed with lime, garlic, and cilantro flavor.
Discover the ultimate guide to backyard grilling recipes—Texas-style! From brisket and burgers to sides, appetizers, and desserts, find everything you need for your next cookout.
Soft chocolate cookies topped with classic Texas sheet cake frosting and toasted pecans—perfect for backyard BBQs, potlucks, and spring cookouts. If you love Texas sheet cake, these cookies give you that same rich chocolate flavor in an easy, handheld form.
This Cowboy Chowder (aka Shepherd’s Pie Soup) combines savory ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich broth into a hearty one-pot comfort meal. Easy, filling, and perfect for chilly nights, and especially great if you’re feeling under the weather.