Solar Cooking | Grill & BBQ | Campsite Cooking
Your backyard is anywhere you can be and cook under the sun.
Simple Outdoor Cooking - Backyard to Back Country
Your backyard can be anywhere you like to go and just be. Cook at the local park, a national park, or a Walmart parking lot. Whatever makes you happy. The point is, get outside, eat good food and enjoy yourself.
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Sun Oven Solar Baked Rotini Casserole
Done 100% in the Sun Oven, this cheesy pasta recipe will delight your dinnertime crowd.
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Meet Matt
Hello, my name is Matt. I run Backyard Yum because I believe good food should be shared.
I am also a believer in the power of solar cooking. You can make amazing food with the power of the sun. I want to share this with you.
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Backyard Yum is about enjoying food outdoors - without making things complicated.
Some days that means smoking ribs on the pellet smoker. Other days it means making breakfast at camp, cooking with a solar oven, or trying something new in the backyard. The focus here is practical outdoor cooking that real people can actually do.
Over time, you'll find insightful reviews on cooking techniques, gear, and fresh ideas intended to make outdoor cooking fun and delicious.