Although typically seen in seafood dishes, cockles are actually very versatile and can be used in many different type of dishes.

So, to bring a taste of the sea to your table why not try out some cockle recipes in this collection that includes Shaun Rankin's recipe for cockles cooked in white wine with shallots, pancetta and basil or follow Chris Horridge's recipe and use to accompany monkfish wrapped in Parma ham.