1 stick margarine
1 med onion, chopped
½ green pepper, chopped
1 t oregano
1 t parsley flakes
dash black pepper
2 cans minced clams
1 t lemon juice
dash Tabasco
½ c Italian bread crumbs

Sauté first six ingredients until soft. Add clams w/ liquid. Bring to boil. Add lemon juice, Tabasco, and Italian bread crumbs (use more or less bread crumbs as needed). Turn into baking dish (may now be frozen). Sprinkle with Italian grated cheese and/or top with American cheese slices. Bake 20–30 min at 325–350° until hot and bubbly. Try serving in scallop shells or stuffing for mushrooms. (Editor’s note: Ritz crackers are the best with this!)