We don't have any family around - it's just me and my son, who is a great cook. When he asks what I want for special occasions I always say black bean burgers and sweet potato fries. He makes the burgers using canned black beans (and other stuff) and they are delicious. (I don't eat meat.) We have this for Christmas dinner too! Another of my favorites that he cooks is risotto with buttnernut squash. On his special days, I take him out.