Grilled clams pop open from the heat, letting you know they're done and eliminating the need for shucking. Clams and sausage are a Portuguese-inspired combination popular in fishing communities along New England's coast.
1. Prepare grill.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes). Keep warm.
3. Place sausage on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill for 10 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Cool. Cut in half lengthwise, and cut each half crosswise into thin slices.
4. Place clams in a disposable aluminum foil pan. Place pan on grill rack; cover and grill 5 minutes. Uncover and grill 5 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Combine clams, juice from clams, wine mixture, sausage, tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl. Divide the clam mixture evenly among 6 shallow bowls. Serve with lemon wedges.
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New Englanders accompany their holiday salmon with fresh peas, part of the region's summer bounty. Mint adds bright flavor and accents the natural sweetness of the peas.
1. Steam snap peas, covered, 2 minutes. Add green peas to pan; steam 2 minutes.
2. Combine peas, butter, and salt in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with mint.
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Salmon, once a common commodity in Northeast waters, remains a traditional Independence Day dish in New England. This recipe showcases the classic combination of salmon, cucumber, and horseradish. Use two spatulas to make handling the salmon easier. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir well. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
2. Prepare grill.
3. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place fish, skin side up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes. Rotate fish one quarter-turn (45 degrees) for diamond-shaped crosshatches. Grill 3 minutes. Turn fish over; grill 4 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce and dill sprigs, if desired.
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The rich, buttery pastry dough is easy and forgiving. Simply roll it out onto parchment paper with a lightly floured rolling pin, and then use the parchment to transfer it to a baking sheet. If you're lucky enough to find wild blueberries like the ones that grow in Maine, use them in this rustic summer tart.
Photo by: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
1. To prepare pastry, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor; pulse two times. Add butter to flour mixture; pulse 4 to 5 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. With processor on, slowly add buttermilk through food chute; process just until dough forms a ball. Gently press dough into a 4-inch circle on plastic wrap; cover. Chill 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Unwrap and place dough on a sheet of parchment paper. Roll dough into a 15-inch circle. Place dough and parchment on a baking sheet.
4. To prepare filling, combine berries and next 3 ingredients (through juice) in a medium bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange berry mixture in center of dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold edges of dough toward center, pressing gently to seal (dough will only partially cover berry mixture).
5. Combine fat-free milk and egg white in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Brush dough with milk mixture; sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over dough. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until pastry is golden brown. Let stand 30 minutes; cut into wedges.
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