Are casual cookouts fading, or just evolving? Are you hosting? And what does a summer gathering at your home look like?

When I moved to Texas, I thought smoking brisket in the rusty old backyard smoker would be easy. I didn’t expect a total barbecue fail — or that a tried and true side dish would save the day. I had ...

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Imagine going to a huge family backyard barbecue with many aunts, cousins and other family members. Fresh chicken or pork is simmering, providing an enticing aroma. You can sit at any picnic table and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images/Maskot Summer is the season of backyard cookouts, and while they’re typically more relaxed given their alfresco ...

The cooler isn’t filled with lemonade or iced tea. During the height of summer, backyard barbecues take over weekend plans. The grill is filled with burgers, brats and a bounty of delicious food.