Recipes

Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail: A Festive Alcohol-Free Holiday Drink

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 31, 20260

A bright, fizzy cranberry and orange mocktail with rosemary and ginger. Easy to batch for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Cheesecake

Mini Cheesecakes for Holiday Parties: Easy, Creamy and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 31, 20260

Bite-size cheesecakes with a crisp cookie crust, baked in a muffin tin. Easy to portion, make ahead and top with fruit, caramel or cranberry sauce.

Main Menu

Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy: Tender, Cozy and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 30, 20260

Tender Swedish meatballs in a silky cream gravy with allspice and nutmeg: a make-ahead holiday party favourite that is easy to cook for a crowd.

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail for New Year’s Eve: Easy, Chilled and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 30, 20260

Plump poached shrimp with a zesty horseradish cocktail sauce: a classic New Year's Eve appetizer you can fully prepare a day ahead.

Recipes

Winter Citrus Salad with Pomegranate, Feta and Pistachios

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 30, 20260

A bright winter salad of oranges, grapefruit, pomegranate, feta and pistachios. Easy, make-ahead dressing, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas tables.

Fast Food

Homemade Calzones: Crispy, Cheesy and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 30, 20260

Golden Italian folded pizzas with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and pepperoni. Easy with store-bought dough; perfect for game day, cozy dinners and lunchboxes.

Desserts

Southern Sweet Potato Pie for Thanksgiving: Silky, Spiced and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe Teamoktober 30, 20260

A silky, lightly spiced Southern sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving: roasted potatoes, warm spices and make-ahead tips for a smooth, crack-free filling.