What He’s Known For: Riffing on New England classics with the freshest local ingredients and equal parts whimsy and luxury. AS A CHEF in Maine, chef Colin Wyatt has to satisfy certain expectations.

Thinking about my New England roots on a chilly day and clam chowder comes to mind. It’s a warm, classic comfort food. I wanted an easy dinner, but still capture the traditional flavors of a New ...

Thinking about my New England roots on a chilly day and clam chowder comes to mind. It’s a warm, classic comfort food. I wanted an easy dinner, but still capture the traditional flavors of a New ...

Chowder is an all-year, all-weather soup. When the weather is wet and chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than hunkering over a steaming bowl of chowder, with seafood and chunky potatoes jockeying ...

Clam chowder makes for a hearty, comforting dinner this time of year. And, since clams — especially prep-free canned clams — are quick-cooking, this dish is a prime candidate for a 5:30 Challenge ...

I love looking through recipe books for healthy meal ideas, but rarely do I ever follow a recipe completely. There is always one ingredient I don’t like -- mushrooms -- or a spice I don’t have, like ...

Thinking about my New England roots on a chilly day and clam chowder comes to mind. It’s a warm, classic comfort food. I wanted an easy dinner, but still capture the traditional flavors of a New ...

Although New England clam chowder (the white creamy version) is probably more popular, Manhattan clam chowder is equally delicious. More like an Italian soup, this tomato-based clam chowder makes a ...

SANTA CRUZ >> The 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, held Feb. 24-25, raised $100,000—a new record—for the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Rec Department programs.

For the first time, the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be a two-day event in 2017. Chefs can now enter the 36th annual event, set for Saturday and Sunday, Feb.