NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a separate saucepan, then add the clam juice and keep warm over low heat. Coarsely chop the clams and place them in a bowl, discarding their ...