I would like to share with you a regional treat called stuffies. It is basically a large local clam known as a
Quahaug raked out of the shoreline mud and sand. Very thick shelled. Opened and chopped-up (some
remove the black bellies first), then mixed with chopped celery, onion and green peppers. Crushed
crackers tie in the stuffing with Worcestershire sauce, Parm cheese, S & P, butter and flour. A rich
mixture. They are then baked / broiled in the half shell. Yummy delicious! Any local clam works with this.

1 cup chopped littleneck (quahog) clams and liquid
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
12 Ritz crackers, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Paprika

https://newengland.com/food/fish-seafood/stuffed-clams/

"What makes this version unique to Rhode Island is the Portuguese influence with the addition of chouriço, which is smoked and cured and loaded with garlic and paprika. Along with the added sausage, garlic, paprika, and bell pepper are commonly found in chouriço stuffies. The briny clams combined with the smoky and rich sausage is a perfect pairing."

https://www.seriouseats.com/rhode-island-style-stuffed-quahog-clams-7852619

and another version-

20 whole quahogs, shells washed to remove dirt
1/2 pound butter
1 pound chorizo, diced
1 pound onions (about 2 medium), diced
10 ounces red pepper (about 2 large), diced
10 ounces celery (just under 3 cups), diced
1 (14 ounce) box Bell’s Traditional Stuffing
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) tabasco sauce
1/2 ounce red pepper flakes (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1/4 ounce fresh parsley, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Steam quahogs until they just open. Set the liquid aside (do not discard). Shuck the quahog meat
(saving the shells) and roughly chop. Set aside.

https://newengland.com/food/appetizers/rhode-island-stuffies-recipe/

Just writing this makes me want to go out and dig some clams.

Anyway, open thread so stuff your stuff below.