3 steamed cherrystone Recipes

cherrystone clams, steamed or 1 (29 oz) can minced clams, drained, bacon, diced, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, green pepper, chopped, carrots, chopped, celery, chopped, crushed tomatoes, i use red pack, diced tomatoes, clam juice , from the steamed clams or 3 cups bottled, chicken broth or 3 cups water, fresh ground pepper, yukon gold potatoes, cubed, fresh parsley, chopped, cooked shrimp, shelled, tails off (add this to make the chowder over the top, but it s optional)

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