American

Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail: A Festive Alcohol-Free Holiday Drink

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 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 TeamOctober 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.

Desserts

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

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 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.

Desserts

Pecan Pie Bars for Thanksgiving: Shortbread Crust, Easy to Slice

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 30, 20260

Gooey caramel-pecan filling on a buttery shortbread crust: all the flavour of pecan pie in neat, make-ahead bars that feed a crowd.

Fast Food

French Dip Sandwiches: Tender Braised Beef with Rich Au Jus

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 28, 20260

Classic American French dip sandwiches: tender braised beef on crusty rolls with rich au jus for dipping. Great for game day and cold evenings.

Main Menu

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham for Christmas: Juicy, Easy and Make-Ahead

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 28, 20260

A spiral-cut ham with a sticky brown sugar, honey and Dijon glaze: the easy, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Christmas and holiday tables.

Bakery

Apple Hand Pies: Flaky, Golden and Easy to Make Ahead

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 27, 20260

Flaky all-butter hand pies with a cinnamon apple filling: an easy autumn bake for lunchboxes, Thanksgiving tables and cozy weekends.

Beverages

Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home: Real Pumpkin, No Syrup Needed

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 27, 20260

A cozy homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin purée and warm spices. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for fall and Thanksgiving mornings.

Appetizers

Pigs in a Blanket: Flaky, Golden Party Bites with Honey Mustard

CookMagz Recipe TeamOctober 27, 20260

Pigs in a blanket are small cocktail sausages wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked golden. An easy, make-ahead appetizer for holiday parties and game day.