You can buy a small jar, of say, Bar Harbor Clam Juice or, better yet, use the stuff that comes in a tin of canned clams. You know that briny liquid they come in? It's solid gold when it comes to ...

Plus, the bold, salty flavor of fresh quahogs produces a potent brine that can be used in place of store-bought clam broth or clam juice to create a dimensional, creamy New England clam chowder.