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Brisket Before Kickoff: The Texas Gameday Cook-Ahead Plan That Won’t Hijack Your Saturday
Read Guide →: Brisket Before Kickoff: The Texas Gameday Cook-Ahead Plan That Won’t Hijack Your SaturdayTexas kickoff times are unforgiving to brisket. A make-ahead plan for Saturday college football and Sunday NFL, with USDA-safe cooling, reheating and serving tips.
Two Texas Football Kickoffs, One Backyard BBQ: The Cook-Once Gameday Taco Bar
Read Guide →: Two Texas Football Kickoffs, One Backyard BBQ: The Cook-Once Gameday Taco BarHost the 11 a.m. A&M game and 2:30 p.m. Texas–Oklahoma without living…
Chili-Lime Chicken Tacos: An Easy Backyard Game-Night Dinner
Read Guide →: Chili-Lime Chicken Tacos: An Easy Backyard Game-Night DinnerThese chili-lime chicken tacos are built for backyard game night: quick marinade,…
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Tex-Mex Smoked Wings & Queso: An Easy Backyard Gameday Menu
Read Guide →: Tex-Mex Smoked Wings & Queso: An Easy Backyard Gameday MenuA simple Texas backyard gameday menu built around smoked wings, warm queso and easy sides so you can feed a…
Gameday BBQ: Smoked Queso That Stays Creamy Through Kickoff
Read Guide →: Gameday BBQ: Smoked Queso That Stays Creamy Through KickoffMake a smoked gameday queso with beef, peppers, tomatoes and cheese, including smoker setup, safe cooking temperatures, hot-holding guidance and…
Blackstone 22-Inch Tabletop Griddle Review: Is It Worth It for Tailgates, Camping & Backyards?
Read Guide →: Blackstone 22-Inch Tabletop Griddle Review: Is It Worth It for Tailgates, Camping & Backyards?A research-based look at the Blackstone 22-Inch Tabletop Griddle for tailgates, drive-up camping and smaller backyards, including the two-zone cooktop,…
Best Built-In Gas Grills for Outdoor Kitchens: Blaze vs. Napoleon vs. Coyote, Lynx, DCS and More
Read Guide →: Best Built-In Gas Grills for Outdoor Kitchens: Blaze vs. Napoleon vs. Coyote, Lynx, DCS and MoreChoosing the right built-in gas grill for an outdoor kitchen is not just about BTUs or shiny stainless steel. It…
The Father’s Day Backyard Game Plan: Grill, Chill, and Don’t Overthink It
Read Guide →: The Father’s Day Backyard Game Plan: Grill, Chill, and Don’t Overthink ItFather’s Day does not need to be complicated. A good backyard setup comes down to the basics: something on the…
How to Throw the Perfect Last Crawfish Boil of the Year
Read Guide →: How to Throw the Perfect Last Crawfish Boil of the YearOne last sack. One last cold drink. One last excuse to gather everyone around the backyard table before the Texas…
Best Pellet BBQ Smokers for Beginners in 2026
Read Guide →: Best Pellet BBQ Smokers for Beginners in 2026Easy-to-use grills that make you look like you know what you’re doing There’s a reason pellet grills have exploded in…
Mother’s Day BBQ Done Right: Let Mom Relax While Everyone Else Runs the Grill
Read Guide →: Mother’s Day BBQ Done Right: Let Mom Relax While Everyone Else Runs the GrillIn Texas, Mother’s Day coincides with BBQ season, promoting a relaxed celebration. This year, the focus is on quality food…
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