Baked Clams

  Baked Clams 12-16 top neck, hard-shell clams, open on 1/2 shell2 tbsp plain breadcrumbsa small amount of Parmesan cheese1 tbsp granulated garlic2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf-parsley, choppedblack pepper to tastesmall amount of olive oillemon wedges, for serving...
Maine Steamer Clams: Ugly yet Delicious!

Maine Steamer Clams: Ugly yet Delicious!

Steamer clams, long necks or soft shelled clams are one of Maine’s most treasured mollusks. They can be dug in the mud or sand during low tide in the intertidal areas of the coast. Clams are economically important to Maine as they are number 2 only to lobster. Sweet...
Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Bouillabaisse or Cioppino?

Cioppino, the Genoese tomato based stew made of a melange of seafood, was brought to the San Francisco area by Italian immigrant fishermen in the late 1800s. The fishermen would use whatever seafood was left over from the day’s catch. Crab, shrimp, clams and fish were...

Cioppino with Mussels

Cioppino with Mussels 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 large shallot (minced)6 garlic cloves (halved)1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves (torn)4 pints cherry tomatoes (about 2 pounds, halved)1 1/2 cups dry white wineThree 14.5-ounce cans whole...

Count Neck Clams and Linguine with Roasted Almonds

Count Neck Clams and Linguine with Roasted Almonds 1/2 cup unsalted (roasted almonds, coarsely chopped)2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oilKosher salt4 large garlic cloves...