Posts from: August 2025

Colorful grilled veggie skewers with squash, peppers, mushrooms, and onion — a simple, smoky, crowd-pleasing side for any cookout.

Master cast iron cooking for your backyard — tips, techniques, and recipes for using your skillet on the grill, smoker, and stovetop.

Fluffy, golden cast iron biscuits made with just 2 ingredients — self-rising flour and heavy cream. Bake in the oven or on the grill.

Warm, gooey spiced apple dump cake baked in a cast iron skillet on the grill — buttery, cinnamon-spiced, and perfect with vanilla ice cream.

Big, chewy old-fashioned cowboy cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut — a Texas-style classic everyone loves.

A celebration of Texas BBQ culture — the people, the traditions, and the backyard grilling lifestyle that makes the Lone Star State great!

Funny, proud, and perfectly Texan — 100 quotes about the Lone Star State for anyone who loves Texas BBQ, culture, and wide open spaces.

Discover our family’s favorite places to visit in Texas — from beaches and boardwalks to hill country charm — each paired with a delicious Backyard Texas Grill recipe. Perfect for families looking for fun day trips and great food.

Take the quiz and find out which legendary Texas BBQ joint matches your taste — from classic brisket spots to spicy, saucy favorites.

The ten best Texas BBQ joints worth the drive — from legendary brisket spots to hidden gems, these are the places true pitmasters call home.