Thanksgiving is the perfect time to dig up those old family recipes that have been tucked away in the corner of your kitchen all year, but consider whipping up something new this year: a happy marriage.

While a recipe for marital success isn’t as easy to follow as your grandmother’s cranberry sauce, with a little preparation, the right ingredients and some careful measuring, you can create the marriage you’ve always envisioned.

But what does it take to create a happy future with your ideal spouse?