Jay Rayner is at the American airbase at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk for this episode of Radio 4's culinary panel programme.

Answering questions from the audience are resident food historian Annie Gray, Catalan cuisine specialist Rachel McCormack, food writer Tim Hayward and 2011 Masterchef-winner, originally from Wisconsin, Tim Anderson.

In this American special, we discuss unusual Thanksgiving side dishes, variations of Mac and Cheese, the glamour of Cocktail Hour and the American classics our panellists have adopted.

Lakenheath's resident nutritionist talks to us about catering for servicemen on tour and the panel samples the contents of a typical calorie-packed ration pack.

Food Consultant: Anna Colquhoun.

Producer: Victoria Shepherd.
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