How to Plan a Backyard BBQ for 20+ People: A Complete Timeline
Hosting a crowd? This BBQ timeline walks you from two weeks out to serving time — nothing forgotten, everything hot.
Entertaining Tips
Planning a backyard barbecue, holiday gathering, game day party, or family cookout? Our entertaining tips are designed to help you host with confidence. From menu planning and grocery shopping to feeding a crowd and organizing your timeline, you’ll find practical advice to make your next gathering easier, more enjoyable, and a whole lot less stressful. Whether you’re cooking for six or sixty, these tips will help you create memorable meals and bring people together around the table.
The Ultimate Texas 4th of July Cookout
Plan the ultimate Texas 4th of July with grilled meats, smoked favorites, patriotic desserts, backyard decorating ideas, and entertaining tips.
How to Feed a Crowd at a Backyard Graduation Party
Easy tips and crowd-pleasing recipes for feeding guests at a backyard graduation party: grilled meats, easy sides, and desserts.
The Ultimate Backyard Fiesta: Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
Plan the perfect backyard Cinco de Mayo fiesta — fajitas, salsas, festive drinks, and Texas-style Mexican food ideas for the whole crowd.
Smoked Appetizers & Party Foods
The best smoked appetizers for your next BBQ or party — pig shots, stuffed jalapeños, smoked dips, and more crowd-pleasing bites.
Valentine’s Date Night: Texas-Style Meals Worth Staying In For
Skip the restaurant — these Texas-style Valentine’s Day meals are worth staying in for. Steak, sides, and desserts to impress at home.
Tailgate Party 101: How to Host Like a Texan
Host the ultimate tailgate party Texas style — food, setup tips, crowd-pleasing recipes, and everything you need for a game day spread.
Christmas Favorites on the Grill
Celebrate Christmas the Texas way — smoky mains, festive sides, and crowd-pleasing desserts all made on the grill or smoker.
Thanksgiving on the Grill: Smoked Turkey, Southern Sides & Sweet Endings
Take Thanksgiving outdoors! Complete guide to smoked turkey, Southern sides, and sweet endings for a memorable holiday feast on the grill.
Host a Down-Home Texas Backyard Party
Everything you need to host a memorable Texas backyard party — food ideas, entertaining tips, and recipes for a true Lone Star celebration.