According to lore, the clam cake starts with Carrie Cooper of Aunt Carrie's restaurant in Narragansett, who began adding fresh clams to her corn fritters.

Just when you thought you knew everything about clam cakes, a new book brings forth some amazing revelations. The clam cake was born to be a filler. Who could imagine it was an afterthought? Do ...

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Whole clams, cheery broccoli and a buttery wine sauce: It's a whole new spin on pasta with clam sauce. You start by picking up fresh clams at the seafood counter at your local supermarket ...

1 1/2 pounds minced clams. 1 tablespoon clam base. 2 tablespoons olive oil. White pepper. Garlic powder. Basil. Thyme. Fresh parsley, for garnish. Peel and dice white potatoes.

Clam Shack, Salem. Where: 200 Fort Ave. (Salem Willows) Seafood: The Clam Shack offers up whole clams and clam strips in plates, baskets and boxes, served alongside fries and without.

And since the best clams around grow just outside, you can be sure each plate is super fresh. Watch Phantom Gourmet on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 and 11 a.m. on myTV38. MORE FROM PHANTOM GOURMET ...