3 clams cheater Recipes

cherrystone clams (shucked , returned to the half shell), butter (1 pat each), garlic salt (to taste)

condensed new england clam chowder (or 15 oz.), condensed cream of celery soup, condensed cream of potato soup, minced clams, chopped onion, chopped celery, margarine, fat-free half-and-half, low-fat milk, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, cooked diced potatoes (peeled ), dried dill, dried basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper