New England clam chowder is so beloved that Manhattan-style clam chowder was nearly banned once, and lobster rolls are another staple cuisine if you're up in Maine. Perhaps it's not surprising ...

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 ...

Manhattan clam chowder, on the other hand, has a tomato base and no cream. The inclusion of tomatoes is seen as an affront to the New England church of chowder, so much so that in 1939 a bill was ...