Local News Explaining the ‘stuffie,’ a uniquely Rhode Island food that’s trying to attract tourists The stuffed quahog is part of Rhode Island's latest campaign to draw in new visitors.

Quahogs lend themselves to being stuffed because the shells are so big, said Natalia Paiva-Neves. She runs O Dinis, her Portuguese family's restaurant in East Providence.

In southeastern New England, some stuffed quahogs are produced commercially by companies such as Whaler Seafood Specialties at 1719 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford's North End.

Quahogs lend themselves to being stuffed because the shells are so big, said Natalia Paiva-Neves. She runs O Dinis, her Portuguese family's restaurant in East Providence.

The Monacos love making stuffed quahogs to share with family and friends, but Cooper saved his quahog from the appetizer plate this week when he donated it to the University of Rhode Island’s ...

And they’re confident the quahogs can be eaten, cooked or raw, shucked, stuffed or steamed, from certain areas of the Providence River. The first day for quahogging in the lower Providence River ...

Stuffed quahogs, also known as “stuffies,” are one of the signature dishes of Rhode Island. They’re large hard-shell clams, stuffed with peppers, bread crumbs, cheese and herbs. I… ...

Just as life-changing is their signature stuffed quahogs. You can get them served on their own as an appetizer, or alongside a hot dog for what they call the The Poor Man's Surf and Turf.

Preparation. Step 1. Pour water into a large pot to come 1" up sides; bring to a simmer. Add clams, cover pot, and steam until clams have opened, 8–11 minutes (discard any clams that don’t open).

Stuffed Quahog Eating Contest — Massachusetts. Competitors gather at the Stuffed Quahog-Eating Contest to consume as many stuffed quahogs in 90 seconds as their body will allow.

Stuffed Quahogs from Puritan & Co., Cambridge, MA. Ingredients. 8 quahog shells or ceramic ramekins 1 cup cooked, chopped clams 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons minced garlic ...