Clam Chowder without bay bouillon

2 large russet potatoes , peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces (or 1 1/2 lbs.) 1/2 cup butter 3 celery ribs , chopped 1 medium onion , chopped 2 teaspoons minced[...]

1 lb potato , peeled 1/2 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 small garlic clove , very finely minced 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup whipping cream 4[...]

20 littleneck clams , rinsed in cold water 1/4 cup shallot , minced 1 tablespoon garlic , minced 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups canned clam juice 2 cups heavy[...]

1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped 4 each garlic clove chopped 2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped 1 each red hot chili[...]

2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4-1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup hot water 1 cup diced raw potato 20 ounces chopped canned clams , WITH the juice 2[...]