New England Style Clam Chowder Tonight

November 10, 2012|Richard Nikoley||

Not the complete list of ingredients, but most, and the essentials.

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Clams

I’m using and synthesizing ideas from three different recipes. I’ll blog how it came out tomorrow.

Until then, time to get busy in the kitchen, which I love.

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11 Comments

  1. Paul Halliday on November 10, 2012 at 14:01

    Good on you, Niko – Clam Chowder is quite possibly one of modern cuisine’s finest moments.



    • Richard Nikoley on November 10, 2012 at 14:06

      Yea, it’s gotta be in the top 5 of all comfort foods of all time.



  2. Geoff on November 10, 2012 at 14:37

    I don’t see any salt pork in that picture. Is it under the parsley?



    • Richard Nikoley on November 10, 2012 at 14:43

      I’m on the Paleoish here, Geoff (given the H&H & cream). It’s thin sliced center cut bacon under that parsley.



      • Geoff on November 10, 2012 at 15:24

        Not traditional, but Paleo-ish enough. I’ve rolled my chowda with bacon too once or twice (as my Downesast ancestors turn in their graves). Salt pork or uncured side meat/belly is still the real deal though. That goddamn carrot is the bigger offender.



      • Richard Nikoley on November 10, 2012 at 15:26

        “That goddamn carrot is the bigger offender.”

        Laf. For me, too. It’s in one of the three recipes and I’m really really on the fence about adding it in.



      • Geoff on November 10, 2012 at 15:28

        Don’t do it! There’s still time to turn back!



      • Richard Nikoley on November 10, 2012 at 15:46

        How about a tiny bit of coarsely grated carrot for color and plain life spice? I’m an anarchist, after all. :)



      • Geoff on November 10, 2012 at 15:58

        Well played. How could I object to anarchy? Just use it as a garnish and we’re all good.



      • Richard Nikoley on November 10, 2012 at 16:02

        At this point, the balance of the space-time continuum is obviously at stake and when that happens, I pay attention. :)



  3. David Nikoley on November 18, 2012 at 07:22

    Excellent Chowder Bro! I followed the recipe but added half sweet potatoe and have regular. Added nice color and flavor.