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

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

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

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