Cherrystone (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small quahog larger than a littleneck; eaten raw or cooked as in e.g. clams casino.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Cherrystone clams were added to the recipe to make it a hearty and delicious meal for the entire family.
- He opted for cherrystones in his homemade clam chowder because they offered a rich, slightly sweet flavor.
- Freshly harvested cherrystones made a delightful raw bar at the coastal seafood restaurant.
- Steamed cherrystone clams smothered in a rich butter and herb sauce created an appetizing start to the dinner.
- To prepare a more decadent clams casino, the chef chose to use cherrystones topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon.