Just about all of the traditional dishes served at feasts celebrating the Chinese New Year -- which this year falls on Feb. 19 -- symbolize something wonderful to come. Round foods in particular are ...

I first started making this simple and inexpensive clam sauce for pasta when I was in college and didn't have much of a food budget. --- It's a great larder meal, utilizing mostly... I first started ...

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This hake and clam one-pan bake a great dish to cook for guests at Easter when you want something light but full of flavor. Hake has a firm texture that holds up well in the oven and a mild taste that ...

To infuse this simple clam dish with big flavor, we added Spanish chorizo, thyme, and dry vermouth for a potent broth in which to steam our shellfish. We added larger-grain pearl couscous instead of ...

Many cream-based chowders suffer from the same problem -- it's hard to taste anything but the cream. Admittedly, all that fat is mighty delicious. But if you're going to go to the trouble of making a ...

Scrub clams thoroughly. In a large bowl, submerge scrubbed clams in salted water so they expunge dirt from inside their shells, at least 10 minutes. Drain clams and rinse. Heat a heavy, wide pot over ...

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp and it has rendered all its fat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate and set aside. Return the ...

Whenever my buddies tried to rope me in to any outdoor activity involving a fishing rod or a shovel and bucket, I hemmed and hawed and whined, “Why can’t we just swing by a fish market?” I have no ...

I’D LIKE TO START a campaign for the holiday decorations and lights to remain up until the end of January. Why stare into the long, dark winter without a single twinkle? It’s brutal. And to make ...

Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it's tender, stirring often. Stir the sauce, wine, parsley and clams and juice in the saucepan. Reduce the heat to ...