Although not quite opposite in textures, they certainly attract.

My Thanksgiving campaign comes with different messages, and this year, it’s all about pumpkin and coconut.

The epitome of a gentle contrast, this match offers a thoughtful balance of earthy flavors and silky textures.

Pumpkin-Coconut Cheesecake with Dulce de Leche Glaze

Photo: Lisa Cassell-Arms

And if pumpkin is a flavor we can’t get enough of, why banish it to dessert only?

The two recipients of this combo this year are soup and dessert.

My pumpkin and coconut soup makes an elegant appetizer.

Pumpkin & Coconut Soup

Lisa Cassell-Arms

Is this Latin or American cuisine?

It doesn’t just fit a traditionit creates a tradition!