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In New England, the debate over what is a truly authentic New England clam chowder recipe can get pretty heated. Arguments typically center around the different types of seafood chowder recipes in New England. Some argue for a New England clam chowder without any thickening such as a Milky Maine clam chowder. Others argue for […]

If you’re looking for a great dairy-free clam chowder recipe, look no further. As opposed to most dairy-free clam chowder recipes, this recipe is a REAL New England-style clam chowder. It’s also a gluten-free clam chowder. It’s called a Rhode Island clam chowder and it’s one of the six types of clam chowder you’ll find […]

Did you know that New England fish chowder is the origin of every chowder in the United States? It’s true! Although today there are many regional chowder styles, it all started with New England fish chowders in colonial days. They are the original chowders and actually pre-date clam chowders. The first fish chowder recipe was […]

Oyster chowder is like a dear friend with a lavish lifestyle. You may have to keep your distance most of the time, but on occasion, it’s totally worth it to shell out some cash and indulge. Although oysters are not cheap these days, it’s one of those rare seafood chowder recipes that everyone should try […]

A poached egg in a chowder? Oh yes indeed! Better yet, not just any chowder but a smoked haddock chowder. It just so happens that the flavors of smoked fish and an egg yolk complement each other really well. Who knew? Well, I guess you could say millions of Asian people certainly know, perhaps not […]

Sometimes you just have to plant your feet on the ground, take a stance, and stand firm. For this Manhattan clam chowder recipe, that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Because this recipe will NOT be using canned clams. Nor will I recommend canned clams as an alternative option. No, you MUST be able to […]

Have you ever seen a mussel chowder recipe on a restaurant menu? I sure haven’t. Chefs have to make things that sell so I’m guessing the overwhelming popularity of New England clam chowder keeps mussel chowder off menus. But mussel chowder can be just as easy to make and just as flavorful! In fact, mussels […]

This creamy lobster chowder recipe is one the best seafood chowder recipes you’ll ever come across. It consists of tender chunks of juicy lobster, sweet corn, hearty chunks of onion and potato, bacon, lobster broth, white wine, fennel, and herbs and cream. I mean, COME ON, how could that not be amazing?! It rivals perhaps […]

So many seafood chowder recipes, so little time! If you’re like me, you know there’s not much better in this world than a soothing bowl of seafood chowder. Creamy, rich, nourishing, and briny; if you’re a seafood lover, what’s not to like? Of course, that’s a rhetorical question but only if made the right way. […]

Who doesn’t love New England’s most iconic recipe, New England clam chowder? But did you know you can make chowder from any type of fish or shellfish? Lobster corn chowder, various fish chowders, and crab chowder are some of the more commonly made seafood chowder recipes. But perhaps the most underrated and most delicious is […]

Contrary to popular belief, there are many different types of clam chowder in New England. If you live far outside New England, you might only know the famous creamy version. But if you live within New England, you may know the other regional styles, which means you may be able to name four kinds of […]

Ask a hundred random people, “Is clam chowder healthy?” and I guarantee that around ninety percent would say “no.” Let’s face it, anything that includes cream and bacon is automatically perceived as unhealthy by the majority of people. Overly rich and sludgy canned clam chowder furthers the perception that all clam chowder is unhealthy. As […]