a "quahog" is a hard-shell "clam" - the smaller ones are known as cherrystones. The ones you use for "stuffies" are usually about 4 inches across and up to 3 inches thick. Since you are allergic....

Easy "corn cakes"
Make your favorite griddle cake recipe, substituting creamed corn for 1/2 to 3/4 of the fluid and adding 1/2 cup whole kernel corn.