When gratitude gathers around the table, this is the dish that feels like a hug — creamy, golden, and filled with Maine lobster. It’s made to share, easy to travel with, and impossible to forget.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb pasta shells — because gatherings deserve comfort that holds sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded — melt the edges between nostalgia and joy
- 1 lb Maine lobster meat, cooked and chopped — your Maine ingredient for unforgettable moments ➔
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels — a touch of sweetness, a taste of late summer
- 1 cup heavy cream — where richness meets warmth
- 2 tbsp butter — because every great story starts with butter
- ½ tsp smoked paprika — for depth and quiet applause
- Salt and cracked pepper, to taste — because balance is its own kind of love
PREPARATION:
- Boil the pasta until just tender — it’ll finish in the oven.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in cream, cheddar, and paprika until smooth and golden.
- Fold in the lobster and corn, stirring gently so every bite feels intentional.
- Combine with pasta and pour into a buttered baking dish.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned on top.
TO SERVE:
Bring it warm, wrapped in a towel, straight to the table.
It travels well — and disappears fast. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and the comfort of knowing you brought something unforgettable.
From the Wharf to the Warmth: A Get Maine Lobster Holiday Playlist
A soundtrack for holiday cooking that feels like gathering, not chores.
The mix should flow like a good dinner: a little jazz for prep, a little soul for the simmer, a little sparkle for the feast.
Set the Table — Light & Cozy
Ease into the moment — the scent of butter and anticipation.
- “This Christmas” – Donny Hathaway
- “Home” – Michael Bublé
- “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Norah Jones
- “Coastal Christmas” – Zach Gill
- “White Winter Hymnal” – Fleet Foxes
Mood: warmth meets preparation — candles flicker, water simmers.
Stir & Sauté — Joy in Motion
A gentle groove for whisking, chopping, and tasting.
- “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers
- “Put It All on Me” – Ed Sheeran ft. Ella Mai
- “Sweetest Taboo” – Sade
- “Under the Boardwalk” – The Drifters
- “You Are the Best Thing” – Ray LaMontagne
Mood: the kitchen becomes alive — everyone’s humming, the sauce thickens.
Feast Mode — Celebration & Connection
Play when you pull the lobster out of the oven and everyone gathers.
- “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” – John Lennon
- “Joy to the World” – Whitney Houston
- “Let It Snow!” – Leslie Odom Jr.
- “Sir Duke” – Stevie Wonder
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
Mood: laughter, clinking glasses, Maine meets Motown.
Afterglow — Quiet Gratitude
For dishes, dessert, and remembering why it matters.
- “River” – Leon Bridges
- “Peace” – Norah Jones
- “The Christmas Song” – Nat King Cole
- “Better Together” – Jack Johnson
- “Auld Lang Syne (The New Year’s Anthem)” – Mariah Carey
Mood: full hearts, slow smiles, the sound of enough.