Here are a couple of shots of the Mugs Mary V. made for the gathering....
Debbie....yes, Deans was my inspiration, however here is my recipe...
1 can Cream of potato Soup
1 can Cream of Celery soup
3 cans clams -with the juice
1 can condensed clam chowder
1 quart 1/2 and 1/2
1 quart heavy whipping cream
chopped onions
chopped celery
1 pound bacon- chopped
3-5 yukon gold potatoes cubed
lots of Butter
1 pound shrimp
1/2 pound Scallops
2 large salmon steaks cut up
dash of paprika- hungarian
Saute onions and celery with bacon
Add clams with juice, 1/2 and 1/2, whipping cream, 1/2 cube butter, cubed potatoes. soups
Simmer until potatoes are almost done....add fresh seafood....more butter if needed.....top off with a dash of Hungarian Paprika. Done.!!!