Clam Chowder

Hey guys now that school's out for winter break, I have time to get some blogging in. Tonight, to celebrate not having class and being able to eat and cook good food, I decided to make some yummy seafood.  And what's better than scallops? (apart from lobster) It probably didn't hurt my decision that a guy on travel channel was eating clam chowder today!  So here goes! (BTW, I totally recommend this recipe)

Kyle's Clam Chowder

½ pound small bay scallops

3 pieces fresh ham sliced or 6 pieces bacon crumbled

1 clove garlic crushed

1 potato Cubed

½ onion chopped

1 small rib of celery chopped

½ tsp herb and spice mix

¼ tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp bacon grease or drippings from the bacon

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

¾ cup milk

1 Tbsp clam juice

1 Tbsp flour

½-1 tsp salt

Herb and Spice mixture:

1 tsp parsley flakes

1 tsp Turkish oregano

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp rosemary

½ tsp basil

½ tsp dill

½ tsp marjoram

½ tsp tarragon

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of allspice

Once you prep the spice mix keep it in an older spice container or such. 

Basically I make mine different in that I brown the stuff before ever so slightly before I add in the liquid.  I first added in the herb and spice mix, bacon grease, garlic and ham.  I fry it up a bit and then add in the onion, celery, and potato.  Once it has fried, I mix together in another bowl (while it's still cold) the liquids and the flour and stir it up until all the lumps are gone. I Next I add it in along with the bay scallops and slow-cook it on medium to medium-low until the potatoes are soft and cooked through. 

Serve it hot with bread or oyster crackers and a glass of gingerale! :D

Enjoy Guys! 

¡Kyle S!