Family, football, and fun! Gather the relatives for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, with a modern slant. Serve up the usual suspects, like turkey and mashed potatoes, but give them a twist with extra flavor that will make these new recipes something everyone will be thankful for.

From appetizer to sides and a turkey centerpiece with a high “wow” factor, your holiday table will be filled with the flavor of the harvest. Ask guests to bring desserts like seasonal pies and beverages from soda to wine. Decorate mini-pumpkins and put a name on each to use as festive place cards. When guests first arrive, have them put what they are thankful for on a piece of paper and read them out loud during the meal. By the end of the feast, everyone is to have a full heart and memories for years to come.