There are a lot of different reasons why a clam might open its shell. My friend Jonathan Robinson, a marine ecologist at Washington State University, told me all about it. If we spent some time where ...

Fresh clams are a flavor-packed and nutritious shellfish delight. However, before you tuck into a clamshell-loaded seafood stew or a fragrant plate of steamed clams, you may wonder if you can eat the ...

The attentive, anxious cook is the one who may have the most luck at preparing clams that are truly tender. That's because the clams should come out of the pot right after their protein has set, says ...

Closeup of freshly harvested little neck clams - John Piekos/Getty Images Clams are a tasty and nutritious shellfish that can be used in a variety of dishes, from creamy New England clam chowder to ...