The story behind Backyard Texas Grill — how a love of backyard cooking and Texas BBQ became a blog worth following. Meet the pitmaster.

Juicy, flavorful grilled chicken breast marinated in Italian dressing — an easy 2-ingredient recipe perfect for weeknight cookouts.

Texas Trash Pie is loaded with chocolate, pecans, pretzels, coconut, and caramel in a flaky crust — a sweet-and-salty Texas dessert classic.

Crispy, buttery Texas skillet potatoes and onions made in cast iron on the stovetop, grill, or smoker — the perfect easy BBQ side dish.

Easy tips and crowd-pleasing recipes for feeding guests at a backyard graduation party: grilled meats, easy sides, and desserts.

Plan the perfect backyard Cinco de Mayo fiesta — fajitas, salsas, festive drinks, and Texas-style Mexican food ideas for the whole crowd.

Smoky, spicy firecracker salsa made with charcoal-roasted tomatoes, onions, and peppers — bold Tex-Mex flavor for chips, tacos, and more.

Juicy grilled skirt steak fajitas with a simple lime-cilantro marinade — authentic Texas-style flavor for the whole family.

Fire up the grill with 50+ Texas recipes — brisket, burgers, ribs, sides, and cast iron desserts. Your ultimate BBQ guide.

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.