New England steamer clams, for instance, tote a brittle shell and soft meat, meaning they can be cooked with nothing more than a quick steam, but they don't hold up as well structurally in soup.

This New England Clam Chowder is ready in just an hour. Clam Chowder with fresh clams (or canned clams) is the best way to ...

Drain clams and rinse. Heat a heavy, wide pot over medium heat. Add clams and white wine. Cover and steam just until clams open, 4-7 minutes. Set a dish beside the stove and use tongs to transfer ...

A recent epidemiologic study has suggested that steamed clams may also be an important vehicle for the agent of infectious hepatitis, at least in the New England region. 1 These data made it ...