3 clams ham basil Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, leeks (white parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, chopped garlic, vesuvius tomatoes (see recipe ), dry white wine, littleneck clams , scrubbed, bottled clam juice, mussels , scrubbed, debearded, capocollo * or country ham, cut into matchstick-size strips, chopped fresh italian parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped onions, ripe plum tomatoes , halved lengthwise, garlic cloves, peeled , bruised, fresh basil leaves, salt, sugar, dried crushed red pepper

unsalted butter , 3/4 stick, smoked ham, diced, red bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, baguette, slices 1/2-inch-thick, olive oil, littleneck clams , scrubbed (35 to 40), chardonnay wine, chopped fresh basil (loosely packed)