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Brioche sausage stuffing

This is an American-style stuffing, meaning it has a looser, more bready texture. Our version uses brioche and sausagemeat with apples, mushrooms and sage. This recipe makes enough to also enjoy as leftovers in Boxing Day sandwiches

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

2 hrs

Serves: 10 (easily halved)

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Peanut butter s'mores dip with graham crackers

In the US, you can’t have a camping trip without s’mores and graham crackers – a classic American biscuit. Once you’ve tasted this recipe, you’ll see why

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

50 mins, plus chilling and cooling

Serves: 6-8

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New York cheesecake

Just a little patience will reward you with a rich and creamy cheesecake you can easily make at home

Recipe by Nadine Brown

1 hr 50 mins, plus cooling and chilling

Serves: 8

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Bourbon-glazed pork chops with grilled peach and tomato salad

Inspired by the flavours of America’s southern states, these pork chops are marinated and barbecued, then glazed in a mixture of sweet tea and bourbon. Served with a grilled peach and tomato salad, all you need is a sunny spot to eat them in

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

1 hr, plus marinating

Serves: 4

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Huli-huli chicken with grilled pineapple salsa

The name for this Hawaiian dish comes from the word ‘huli’, meaning ‘turn’, as the chicken is turned during cooking. Served with a grilled pineapple salsa, it’s the meal you’ll barbecue all summer long

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

1 hr, plus marinating

Serves: 4

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Boston baked beans with coffee and maple syrup

This get-ahead recipe tastes even better a day after cooking. If you have a pressure cooker, you can skip the bean soaking process so they’re ready to cook in under an hour

Recipe by Nadine Brown

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Reuben-style rösti

All the flavours of a North American Reuben sandwich in the form of a crispy potato rösti, with delicious slow-cooked beef and sharp pickles.

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

35 mins

Makes: 2

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All-american ribs with sticky bourbon glaze

The ultimate in barbecue food, sticky ribs always go down well at a party. Serve with some griddled corn and plenty of napkins! Any leftover barbecue sauce is also great with burgers and chicken.

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

1 hr 45 mins, plus 2 hrs' marinating

Serves: 6

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Ultimate cheeseburger

Family night just got delicious – a platter of these burgers will easily please a crowd

Recipe by Nadine Brown

50 mins, plus chilling

Makes: 4

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