This is the question at hand when it comes to deciding between fresh and canned clams for dinner ... the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more ...

Canned clams (which can also be a great shortcut for paella) are sold minced, chopped, or as whole baby clams, packed in their juices or brine. Any of the three will work for linguine with clams ...

The answer largely depends on the intended use of the clams and their salt content. For many recipes, rinsing canned clams ...