Chowder is an all-year, all-weather soup. When the weather is wet and chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than hunkering over a steaming bowl of chowder, with seafood and chunky potatoes jockeying ...

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 ...

This is yet another of my grandmother’s wonderful recipes (I really should rename this column to “Guadalupe’s Recipes”) that everyone in my extended family loves — and has their own version of. Over ...

Enjoy a comforting bowl of chowder for dinner tonight. Here are three great variations that come together in an hour or less. La Conner Brewing Co.’s clam chowder: It’s a classic clam chowder -- ...

New England style clam chowder is easy to make and a great idea for dinner! I served mine with freshly baked rolls, (Rhodes Bake and Serve Rolls). 1) Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large ...

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 ...

Some dinners just hit differently, especially when they're warm, filling, and made to share. These comforting classics are easy on the wallet and big on flavor, making them perfect for feeding a ...

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 ...

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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 ...