Crab cakes seem to get all the hype; give these clam cakes a shot instead. A crucial complement to clam chowder. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
November 1st, 2025 is National Deep Fried Clams Day

Shucked clams, some flour, eggs, and milk, and plenty of hot cooking oil are the basic ingredients for celebrating National Deep Fried Clams Day. It has been said that deep fried clams are to New England what barbecue is to the South. But like BBQ, deep fried clams have gone national and have their own Fun Food Holiday to prove it!
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Clam FrittersServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Made with cocktail sauce, lemon, tartar sauce, oil, butter, chopped clams, flour, baking powder, salt, egg ...get the recipe
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Red Rooster Tavern Clam CakesServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil ...get the recipe
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Clam Box Fried ClamsServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
The fried clams from the Clam Box are a signature dish at the restaurant, and are served with a side of tartar sauce for dipping. They have a unique hint of sweetness that makes them popular. ...get the recipe
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Batter Dipped Fried ClamsServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Made with lemon juice, pimiento, parsley, onion, sweet pickle relish, milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise ...get the recipe
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