A tasty veggie dip with a mayonnaise and soured cream base, great for raw veggies or toasted pitta bread

An indulgent chocolate and pecan treat with buttery pastry and a gooey filling everybody can get stuck into

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Once you've tried smoking and slow cooking your chicken, you'll be totally converted. The dry brine seasons the meat to the bone and keeps it succulent during cooking

A simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to bring some zing

You can prepare this cornbread ahead of time for a stree free brunch to have on the table in minutes. Top with devilled eggs and avocado or chilli con carne for a hearty lunch

Who doesn't love cookie dough and this one takes only minutes to make. Keep a batch in the fridge, eat it by the spoon, serve it with ice cream, or mould it, shape it and colour it with food dye like edible Play-Doh!  

For a special supper, try this classic American cut from the sirloin. The steak has a T-shaped bone with meat on each side, perfect for sharing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These American traybake brownies include all of our favourite things, chocolate, booze and bacon – pure decadence

Try a twist on American-style marshmallow and chocolate s’mores by swapping the traditional crackers for malted biscuits

Have chicken left over from supper? Use it up in a crisp salad with creamy Caesar dressing