Razor clams go with almost everything

I mean it, razor clams do go with almost everything.  Just don't overcook them!  Actually, if you separate the critter from its shell by dipping in boiling water, about 20-30 seconds will cook them enough to keep them from tasting "too" raw and not so much as to turn them into little white rubber bands.  Do not fear the tender razor clam.

Some ideas about what to do with chopped razor clams:

A razor clam garnish on drained pasta, with tomato sauce, pesto sauce, Alfredo sauce or just Balsamic vinegar and olive oil.  A little pepper and salt, if you please.  Don't forget that fish sauce and sesame oil from your local Asian grocery store makes a hearty noodle soup.  

Got tortillas?  drop in a few ounces on the middle of a tortilla and make a wrap.  Don't forget some veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, garlic for a little bite, hot sauce or pesto.  anything goes.  \

Got bread?  Make an open face sandwich.

Fritters?  Definitely a time honored method of eating these boys, if you don't mind all the oil that soaks into the breading.  You can also fry them without the breading.  NO matter what, don't overcook.

Ceviche?  Why not?  Scour the web for a recipe and substitute clams for whatever other seafood it calls for.

In ice cream or yogurt?  Yeah!   It's great!

Vegan Hoppin' John

my Vegan Hoppin' John recipe
A new year's recipe to bring good luck.

Ingredients:
2 C. brown rice
1 C. black eyed peas
15 gm of garlic, 4 stalks of celery, 1 medium yellow or white onion
2 T of paprika, 2 t of thyme, Tabasco to taste, a dash of Liquid smoke, a half cup of white wine or vegetable broth
bell peppers, raisins, fresh tomatoes, parsley or cilantro if desired

Pressure cook for 15 minutes:
2 cups of brown rice with 1 cup of black eyed peas, 5 cups of water, a dash of salt

Chop up 15 gm of garlic, 4 stalks of celery, 1 medium yellow or white onion and about 15 minutes after mutilating the garlic, saute everything for 6-8 minutes in 2 Tb of oil or til the veggies are soft
add 2 T of paprika, 2 t of thyme, Tabasco to taste, a dash of Liquid smoke, a half cup of white wine or vegetable broth, let it simmer a bit .   then add the black eyed peas and rice
top with parsley  or cilantro if desired.
For some real fun add red pepper flakes.  and raisins.  Bell peppers of any color or ilk always like this party--saute with the garlic celery & onions.
Fresh tomatoes on top finish the dish nicely, if desired.