Cookbook database file created by MacGourmet Deluxe, a program used to store and organize cooking recipes; contains a recipe collection, including each recipe's ingredients, cooking or baking instructions, food category, and information source; may also store an image of the completed recipe.

MGDATABASE files are used for saving personal cookbooks and sharing recipe databases with others. They are also used for searching through recipes to plan for specific events. Users can store personal notes and shopping lists for organizing meals as well.