Also known as journey cakes (because it travels well). This version is baked more like cornbread while some other recipes make it into more of a pancake flatbread.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Recipes from Rhode Island
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it's got a rich food history. It's known for Johnnycakes (fried cornmeal cakes very similar to flour pancakes) and quahogs are very popular as are their famous beach-side clambakes.
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Old Fashioned Johnny Cake
Rhode Island Red Clam Chowder
Rhode Island clam chowder doesn't contain the chunky tomatoes like Manhattan style typically does. Some versions are a clear broth, but we like this style made with a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rhode Island Johnny Cakes
Johnny cakes, also known as hoe cakes, are a cornmeal flatbread or pancake. Serve them like you would pancakes, with butter and maple syrup (or other toppings).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Rhode Island Clam Cakes
Crab cakes seem to get all the hype; give these clam cakes a shot instead. A crucial complement to clam chowder.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Stuffed Quahogs
Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Newport Seafood Bake
Made with shrimp, butter or margarine, flour, milk, salt, celery salt, black pepper, chives, sharp Cheddar cheese, cod or haddock
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Johnny Cakes Crabcake
Made with shrimp, crabmeat, onion, celery, butter, eggs, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
Made with Tabasco sauce, potatoes, fatback or Pancetta, onions, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, flour, chowder clams, clam juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes