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CALABASAS INN
Calabasas Park, California  

The Calabasas Inn is known for its beautiful landscaped setting with a gentle waterfall and soft music, providing a romantic setting for many wedding receptions.  Their cuisine has received many accolades.  As the chef stated, “Perfection is our (Calabasas Inn's) specialty.”

CLAM CHOWDER 

1/3  cup onions (diced)

1/3  cup celery (diced)

1/3  cup leeks (diced)

1/3  cup green peppers (diced)

1/2  cup chopped clams

1/3  cup potatoes (diced)

1    ounce flour

1    ounce butter

1    pinch: thyme, salt, pepper (to taste)

1/2  of a bay leaf

1    ounce white wine (dry)

3    ounces light cream

1    quart water from fish stock

Melt the butter in saucepan and add onions, leeks, celery, green peppers.  Cook until golden brown.  Add flour, mix together and cook slowly for 12 minutes.  Add stock and season with salt, pepper, bay leaf and thyme.  Bring to a boil and add potatoes and wine.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Add clams and cook for an additional 5 minutes.  Before serving, stir in the hot cream.

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