champagne and cream clams with linguini serves 4 i divided 1 shallot, finely chopped 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 lb clams (we used the manila variety) 1 cup champagne or white wine 1 cup chicken stock 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tbsp fresh tarragon 1/2 cup heavy cream zest and juice of 1 lemon salt