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 ...

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 ...