"Over the years I have tweaked this recipe quite a bit. I use pancetta instead of regular bacon, twice the leeks and half the onions. Since I don't always have fresh clams available, I use 2 large cans of whole baby clams along with one can of commercial canned "white clam sauce" for pasta. For the broth, I use 3 bottles of clam juice and the ju"

"The only way to make a baked potato. I add seasoned pepper, dried onion and garlic powder to the oil and salt before roasting. If you have no sour cream for a topping, french onion dip works well in pinch."

"The only way to make mac and cheese. I use a combination of sharp cheddar and greyere. It is not a creamy type of dish, but is a traditional "baked" dish. Don't skimp on the cayenne...it makes the dish.
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