New England Clam Chowder
["4 slices bacon or salt pork", "4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced", "2 cans (6 oz. each) minced clams with liquid", "1 c. half and half", "1/2 c. whipping cream (optional))", "1/2 c. finely chopped onion", "1 Tbsp. flour", "1 c. bottled clam juice", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley"]
["In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, saute bacon or pork, until brown and crisp.", "Remove.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Dice or crumble."]
["bacon", "potatoes", "liquid", "whipping cream", "onion", "flour", "clam juice", "salt", "parsley"]