Nonna Romana Sciddurlo’s Baked Clams

On Christmas Eve, there never seems to be enough baked clams, and a good baked clam is a thing of beauty. You will find them on most Italian-American restaurant menus, and everyone—and I do mean everyone—has their own secret to the bread-crumb topping, which can make or break this dish. Nonna Romana’s secret is to keep it incredibly simple. She says no to crazy spices and wine, which can really overpower the delicate flavor of the clams. But she says a resounding yes to a b