Cooked and shelled cockles can be bought in jars, preserved in brine or vinegar. Cockles can be used in seafood pies or tossed into salads. They can steamed until their shells open, like mussels.

And as with all seafood, buy your cockles from a reputable supplier. Don't be surprised at the use of fish sauce in this recipe - it's a common ingredient in Chiu Chow cuisine. This sauce is also ...

Add the olives, capers and parmesan and stir well. Meanwhile, for the seafood, clean the cockles and clams thoroughly under running water. Discard any that do not close when tapped against a work ...