Mom's Clam Chowder

This is a special dish that I give credit to my mother for.  It is slightly tweaked, yet still delicious!

Portions: 6

Ingredients:
2 lb. frozen diced potatoes
1 lb. bacon
13 oz. minced clams
1 medium onion
1/4 cup black pepper
1/2 cup minced garlic

Prep: 10 minutes
1) Cut bacon into small pieces, about 1/2 inch in length, and begin cooking on medium heat until all pieces are thoroughly cooked.
2) Pour the frozen potatoes into a big pot, and fill with hot water until the potatoes are just barely covered. Begin cooking on medium-high heat.
3) Dice the onion.

Cooking: 20-30 minutes
1) Once the water begins boiling, add the clams, bacon (when it's finished cooking) and the grease if you prefer, onions, garlic, and black pepper.
2) Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for roughly 15 minutes.
3) Serve with crushed saltines, sourdough bread, or croissants!

Sweet 'n' Spicy Shrimp Bowl

Portions: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb. shrimp (tail on, unpeeled)
2 cups uncooked white rice
1/4 medium onion (diced)
1 orange bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp. minced garlic
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp Sriracha

Prep: 15 minutes

1) Peel the shrimp.
2) Combine teriyaki, garlic, honey, and Sriracha.  Marinade the shrimp for 45 minutes.
3) Boil 4 cups of water.

Cooking: 30-40 minutes

1) Stir rice into boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2) Saute onions and bell pepper slices for 15 minutes.
3) Pour shrimp and marinade into a skillet and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.

Plating: 5 minutes

1) Pack 1 cup's worth of rice and flip into a bowl.
2) Surround the rice with 1/4 lb. of shrimp and onions.
3) Pour desired amount of marinade over the rice.
4) Place bell pepper slices on top of rice, and serve!