Stuffed Quahogs "Stuffies"

Makes 6 Stuffed Quahogs (pronounced Co-hogs)

Ingredients:

1/2 link Chorizo (optional) or 1/2 jalapeno-depending on how hot you like it (again, optional)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
3 tbsp butter
1/4 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 chopped Green Pepper
1/2 chopped Red Pepper
1/2 chopped Yellow Pepper (PK was right...bastard!)
3 Fresh Quahogs (large clams) plus 2 cans of canned clams
Celery
Lemon Juice from 2 Lemons
2 cups white wine
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tubes Ritz Crackers
Paprika to garnish

Directions:
Steam 3 Quahogs in 1/2 inch water, seasoned with pepper (NOT salt because they naturally salty) until the clams open up wide. Once the clams are done, let cool then chop into big chunks. PS, if the clam does not open.. then it's dead you idiot (says PK)...DO NOT USE!

In a large saucepan, sautee oil, butter, onion and then garlic. Add peppers, clams, lemon juice, and wine to saucepan. Cook until all vegetables are tender. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and place in a large mixing bowl. Fold in crushed Ritz Crackers (cracker crumbs should be half the size of a postage stamp). Pack mixture gently into 1/2 clam shell and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 500 degrees for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.