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Let’s talk chowder. While it’s often clammy and most times creamy (at least north of Rhode Island), a homemade chowder simply must contain bite-sized chunks of protein and/or vegetables; get served ...

While I was testing recipes a few weeks ago, something strange happened. A deep whiff of the Manhattan-style clam chowder I had just made transported me for a brief moment to my grandmother Josephine ...

Unable to find the recipe for cheesy chowder served at Marshall Field’s Bowl and Basket restaurant, I invited readers to send one in if they had it. (See original question below) Eden Rosenbush, chef ...