Nova Scotia is a hotbed of mussels. After visiting a local shellfish farm, David and The One dined on the just-harvested bivalves, swimming in an herby broth.
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Steamer Clam Chowder
For this New England clam chowder, steamer clams, rather than chowder clams, are used. The broth is creamy and rich. Make the chowder a day ahead. Easy.
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Johnnycakes
This unconventional riff on johnnycakes makes New England’s classic breakfast staple even healthier and heartier.
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No Country for New Turkeys
Although food-crazed bloggers and over-ambitious chefs have turned out every conceivable variation of turkey, on Thanksgiving the familiar is what we want. Food history editor Gary Allen explains.

In a ’64 T-Bird, Chasing a Date with a Clam
David pursues one of his great passions: fried clams. But not just any fired clams, but the fried clams of his youth, with plump juicy bellies.

Steamed Lobster with Herb Sauce and Lobster Bisque
Steamed lobster and lobster bisque. What says summer in New England more? Corn and fingerling potatoes round out the feast perfectly.
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Rhode Island Chowder Still Confounds — and Satisfies
The longtime favorite of Rhode Islanders is a clear-broth clam chowder made with only quahogs, salt pork, potatoes, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Malted Milk Ball Sundae
Fresh hot fudge sauce, old-timey malted milk balls, and fresh ice cream come together in a wallop of a sundae that will bring you back to your childhood.

Stuffed Quahogs
For a taste of Martha’s Vineyard away from the coast make these stuffed quahogs – hard shell clams – to enjoy with an evening drink before dinner.

Baked Seafood Imperial
Baked seafood imperial, a riff on crab imperial, is shellfish tossed with cream and seasonings, breaded, and baked. Seafood imperial can be small or big.

Curried Steamed Mussels
Steamed mussels go from standard to superlative when doused in a delicate curry-white wine broth spiked with shallots, garlic, lime, and cream.
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Yankee Bacon and Onion Scones
Filled with bacon and onion, these savory New England scones are usually served with soups, stews, and roasted meats, but they make a great breakfast too.
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South Coast Portuguese Fish Chowder
The hearty fish chowder is an homage to the Portuguese in the New Bedford and Fall River, Massachusetts, areas. It’s replete with fish, spicy sausage, potatoes.