Rather like sherry, white port really complements shellfish such as cockles. You could use clams for this if you can't get live cockles, or even use a mixture of both. Cockles need to be left in a ...

Prying open cockles can be a tedious task though. Perhaps they taste better when you have to work that bit harder for them. Recently I found a more convenient way of enjoying cockles. I was delighted ...

I managed to forage some sea spaghetti -- Himanthalia elongata -- for this recipe. It makes a great addition to this dish and it's also great fun if you managed to forage your own clams. Vongole is a ...

An hour into our first road trip to hunt down traditional recipes on the western coast of Galicia, we strike gastronomic gold in the form of Galician cockles, locally known as berberechos. Upon ...

Put the cockles and wine in a saucepan and cover with a lid. Put on a high heat and steam until the cockles open. This will take only a few minutes but they will need an occasional stir and you can ...

These spaghetti are perfect for a meal where you want to break away from the usual routine. They are prepared quickly (even more so if you use canned cockles) and are a dish with a taste of the sea ...

IN the Southend Standard for Aug. 4 and 11, Mr. Laurence Wells describes the local cockle industry, and has collected much valuable information (“The Cockle Industry of Leigh.” Part I., “Early Use of ...