Favorite Clam Recipes

Clams are well known as the delicious main ingredient in a classic New England seafood dish: clam chowder. But that chowder certainly doesn’t come in just one form; instead, it ranges from a creamy dairy base to a red tomato base to even a clear broth. It all depends on your preference and, sometimes, where you are in New England. Clams aren’t good for just chowder, though — far from it! Other tasty options include crispy fried clam cakes, hearty stuffed clams, and simple steamed clams. Read on for some of our favorite clam recipes from the Yankee archives (including three variations on chowder).

FAVORITE CLAM RECIPES

Classic New England Clam Chowder

If salt pork, potatoes, and onions define traditional New England clam chowder, then this one is a classic (save for the use of bacon instead of salt pork).

Crispy Homemade Clam Cakes

We love this recipe because it turns out terrifically crispy clam cakes that are fluffy but not greasy.

New England Steamed Clams

One of the region’s best dishes is steamed clams, made all the more desirable here by a butter and broth combination.

Clear Broth Clam Chowder

The rich broth of this Rhode Island clam chowder is loaded with potatoes, bacon, and either cherrystones or quahogs.

New England Clam Dip

This easy clam dip recipe tastes so much fresher than any prepackaged version you can pick up at the grocery store.

Clam Chowder with Spicy Sausage

This recipe for Manhattan clam chowder with spicy sausage is the perfect antidote to a chilly day — and a reminder that New Englanders are sticklers for quality chowder, regardless of the style.

Stuffed Clams

Also known as “stuffies,” these stuffed clams flavored with onion, celery, and green pepper are a signature Rhode Island dish.

Which clam recipes are your favorite?

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