Backyard Texas Grill

Brown sugar, maple syrup, and smoky heat — this candied bacon is sweet, crispy, and impossible to stop eating. Ready in under an hour.

The best backyard grilling recipes of 2026 — smoked brisket, ribs, grilled chicken, burgers, sides, and desserts. Fire up the grill!

A Texas-sized brown butter oatmeal chocolate pecan skillet cookie baked on the pellet grill — chewy, smoky, and absolutely irresistible.

Smoked cream cheese with honey drizzle is the easiest BBQ appetizer you'll ever make — creamy, smoky, and gone in minutes.

Double-smoked spiral ham with a rich honey-butter brown sugar glaze — juicy, caramelized, and perfect for holidays or any backyard BBQ.

Creamy, smoky mac and cheese with a buttery panko crust — made on the pellet grill for the ultimate BBQ comfort food side dish.

New to grilling? This handy BBQ glossary explains essential grilling terms — from bark and baste to smoke ring and reverse sear.

Classic sweet potato casserole two ways — topped with a buttery pecan crumble or toasted marshmallows. A beloved holiday tradition.

A southern classic loaded with cheddar cheese and made with Jiffy cornbread mix — Great Aunt Bessie's Cheesy Corn Casserole is perfect!

Rich, savory Southern cornbread dressing with bacon, turkey, celery, and herbs — the perfect Thanksgiving or holiday side dish.

Juicy, tender smoked turkey on the pellet grill — low and slow for incredible flavor. The ultimate alternative to a boring oven-roasted bird.

Tender chicken breasts stuffed with smoked gouda, ham, and spinach, wrapped in crispy bacon and grilled to perfection.

Easy, hearty taco soup two ways — stovetop or slow cooker, loaded with beef, beans, corn, and bold taco seasoning. Ready in 30 minutes.

Golden, buttery cheesy garlic bread made right on the grill — crispy edges, melted cheese, and incredible smoky flavor in just minutes.

From warm cobblers to smoky cakes and fruit crisps, these grill dessert recipes prove your BBQ doesn't have to end with the meat.

Smoked pig shots — bacon wrapped sausage cups filled with cream cheese and jalapeño. The ultimate bite-sized BBQ appetizer.

101 funny, clever beef quotes — perfect for Instagram captions, wall art, and cookouts. From steak to brisket, we've got them all.

This easy cast iron peach dump cake on the grill is warm, bubbly, and golden — the perfect summer BBQ dessert ready in under an hour.

Sweet and savory Southwest beans loaded with five kinds of beans, sausage, and BBQ sauce — the ultimate crowd-pleasing cookout side dish.

The juiciest butter burgers you'll ever taste — grated frozen butter mixed into 80/20 beef for incredible flavor on the grill.

The must-have grilling tools and equipment every backyard cook needs — from thermometers and tongs to smokers and cast iron skillets.

Rich, creamy cheesy potatoes with crispy bacon — a decadent comfort food casserole that pairs perfectly with any BBQ main dish.

101 funny grilling quotes for BBQ lovers — perfect for Instagram, wall art, and cookout invitations. Fire up your social feed!

Reverse seared steaks cooked low and slow then finished with a hot sear — the foolproof method for a perfect crust and juicy interior.

Creamy, cheesy Southern corn dip with sweet corn, peppers, jalapeños & sharp cheddar—perfect for game days & get-togethers.

Juicy, tender beer can chicken grilled low and slow — crispy skin, smoky flavor, and incredibly moist meat. A backyard BBQ showstopper.

Everything you need to host a memorable Texas backyard party — food ideas, entertaining tips, and recipes for a true Lone Star celebration.

In this ultimate guide to backyard entertaining, we'll share tips, ideas, and inspiration to help you create unforgettable outdoor experiences right in your own backyard.

Fall-off-the-bone St. Louis style pork ribs slow-smoked and glazed with butter, brown sugar, and honey. The ultimate backyard BBQ ribs.

Warm, buttery sautéed cinnamon apples ready in 25 minutes — the perfect sweet side dish for pork chops, ribs, or smoked ham.

The ultimate breakfast fatty — sausage, chorizo, eggs, peppers, and cheese all wrapped in a bacon weave and smoked to perfection.