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That golden, crunchy crust on lasagne, potatoes and many other dishes: yes, the credit goes to the oven grill. But this particular function, in reality, is used for much more: do you know how to...

Anchovy, one of the fish that shapes the Black Sea cuisine, is included in almost many dishes and creates a festive atmosphere in the stomach of fish lovers. Anchovy, which has the smallest size among...

You have certainly savored them in the most disparate recipes for appetizers , first or second courses. But how much do you know about mollusks? In this article, after having presented the main physical and nutritional characteristics...

Razor clams (also called cappelunghe or sea candles ), small marine molluscs with delicious meat, are a true gastronomic treasure of our sea. However, to fully appreciate their flavor, it is important that they are kept fresh and, therefore, stored appropriately. In this text, we...

Cockles are bivalve molluscs belonging to the Veneridae family (genus Callista) . The appearance resembles that of clams, with a pinkish brown shell on the outside and which, on the inside, resembles porcelain. Cockles can reach up...

Clams are molluscs of which there are many varieties, they are tasty and much appreciated in Italian cuisine. They can be eaten alone or used as the main ingredient in numerous first course recipes, such as spaghetti with...

Snails or sea snails are edible molluscs belonging to the Gastropod family , with a shell measuring 2 to 3.5 centimeters in size, very popular in the kitchen and versatile. In fact, they lend themselves to various recipes for...

We all know that during the cooking of a food its weight changes: for example, the mass of vegetables decreases because they lose their water, while pasta and rice absorb it and consequently weigh...

Since the first fork was created during the Eastern Roman Empire, this cutlery has been produced in the most disparate shapes and sizes, so as to satisfy the different needs related to use. Here...

Razor clams, also called cappelunghe or cannelli , are molluscs with an elongated and cylindrical shape, highly appreciated by true gourmets. With a tender and delicate flavour , this seafood is excellent in numerous recipes: seafood soups , sauces or delicious appetizers such as grilled razor...