1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 c. finely crushed rich round crackers (12 crackers)
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can minced clams
1 tbsp. butter, melted

In medium skillet cook onion, celery and green pepper in the 1/4 cup butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, cheese, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Add 1/4 CUP of the crackers; mix well. Stir in the undrained clams; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Divide among 6 baking shells or individual baking dishes. Combine remaining crackers and melted butter; sprinkle atop mixture in each shell. Bake at 350 degrees until heated through, about 15 minutes. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley, if desired. Makes 6 servings.