Transform leftover pinto beans into sweet, smoky Texas-style baked beans with bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. Easy and delicious!

Juicy double beef patties, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh toppings — the ultimate backyard bacon double cheeseburger recipe.

Soft, sturdy homemade hamburger buns perfect for burgers, pulled pork, sloppy joes, and BBQ sandwiches. Easy to make and freezer-friendly.

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.