Baked, stuffed clams

Our lightened-up clam stuffing boasts a subtle smokiness, tender clams and a golden, crisp topping. Plan on reaching for seconds! Or you can easily scale up the ingredients if you're serving more than four. They feature sautéed onions and bell peppers, plus smoked ham, seasoned breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan. The clams and shells are purchased separately in this recipe to ensure that you can make the dish even if large-shell clams are not available. If you cannot find the shells, simply cook the filling in miniature muffin tins. When available, shells can be purchased from your local fish store or the fish department at your supermarket.