DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 (6 1/2ounce)cans clams
2 medium potatoes , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (14 1/2ounce)can diced tomatoes , undrained
1 1/2 cups spicy tomato juice or vegetable juice
1 large diced onion
4 stalks celery , chopped
1 green pepper , chopped
1 bay leaf
4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
4 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

Drain the clams (saving the juice) and put clams into the fridge.
In a 3.5 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine clam liquid, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, celery, green pepper, bay leaf, and thyme.
Cover [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces rye whiskeyor bourbon
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1orange twistor lemon twist

DIRECTIONS

Fill a pint glass with ice.
Add the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters.
Stir briskly for 30 seconds.
Strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with a lemon or orange twist.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup salt pork or bacon , finely chopped
1 small onion , finely chopped
13 ounces minced clams , drained and liquid reserved
2 cups potatoes , finely chopped
1 cup water
1/3 cup celery , chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley , chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces whole tomatoes , undrained

DIRECTIONS

Cook salt pork and onion in Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until pork is crisp and onion is tender.

Stir in clam liquid, potatoes, water and celery.

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or [...]

Makes about 16 cups, serving 6 generously as a main course.

INGREDIENTS
6 dozen small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks(less than 2 inches in diameter)

cheesecloth for lining sieve

1/2 cup water

1/2 pound bacon (about 8 slices)

2 medium onions

4 garlic cloves

3 [...]

Chilies add a southwestern twist to this traditional chowder.

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS
4 bacon slices, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

2 14- to 16-ounce cans stewed tomatoes

1 8-ounce bottle clam juice

1 8-ounce [...]