4    Clams in shells
1/4 c  Water

1. Scrub and rinse clams, suitable for steaming (about 1 1/2″ wide). in a 1
1/2 quart pan, bring water to a boil. Add clams; cover and simmer until
they open, about 5 minutes.
2. Or, to cook in a e oven, place clams in a microwave-safe 1 quart
container. Cover with plastic wrap and cook at full power (100 percent),
checking every 30 seconds, until clams open, 2-3 minutes total.
3. Remove the clams as they open; continue cooking until all are open. (If
a clam doesnt open, discard it and cook another.) Use clams warm or cool.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.