Recipes worth coming home to.

These Connecticut-Style Warm Buttered Lobster Rolls are the rich, no-mayo side of New England lobster rolls: warm lobster meat gently tossed in melted butter and piled into golden, griddled split-top buns. This version keeps the classic Connecticut style but adds a little more flavor to the butter with garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, and a pinch of salt. The result is buttery, bright, savory, and still all about the lobster. Serve them immediately while the buns are crisp and the lobster is warm, especially if you are using homemade New England hot dog buns.

Total time

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Servings

Serves 8

By Russell Toris

A simple smoked asparagus reciper. The asparagus is tossed with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then smoked hot and fast until tender-crisp with just enough wood-fired flavor. Finished with lemon juice and optional Parmesan, it is an easy vegetable side for steak, chicken, seafood, burgers, or any smoked dinner.

Total time

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Serves 4

By Russell Toris

This vibrant cherry maceration is all about patience and reward. Fresh cherries steep in a rich mixture of bourbon, orange Curaçao, maraschino liqueur, warm spices, and vanilla pods, slowly developing deep, complex flavors over at least a month. Perfect for topping desserts, mixing into cocktails, or enjoying on their own, these cherries become an irresistible, boozy treat. Best of all, they continue to improve as they rest, making them a beautiful homemade addition to your pantry or a special gift.

Total time

3 mo 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Serves 24

By Russell Toris