In this simple steamed clams recipe without wine, clams are cooked in a garlicky broth then finished with a little lemon, parsley, and ghee. They make a perfect summer appetizer or protein base for a complete meal. In hindsight, I now realize that all of my family’s summer gatherings were really just excuses to eat …
Clams
Let me begin by saying that I have no idea who Mrs. Kirby is. Actually, that’s not true–I do have an idea. She was my great-grandmother’s neighbor when she lived on 8th Street in Philadelphia in the 1950’s. Legend has it that Mrs. Kirby made the best clam chowder in town, but she held the recipe close to her …