Atlantic clams with thin, brittle shells which do not close entirely because of the clam's physiology. They are tender and have sweet flesh. Varieties include Ipswich clams, steamer clams and longneck clams.
A species of herring up to 15 cm (6 inches) long with a distinctive, thread-like ray at the end of the dorsal fin. It is found in the Gulf of Mexico and off the south eastern coast of North America. It is used mainly for canning.
The aubergine (US: eggplant) is a purplish-black, elongated fruit of the same family as tomato, potato and deadly nightshade. Paler varieties are also available. It originated in India but was cultivated in Italy by the 15th Century and in France by the 17th Century. It can be an accompaniment to lamb, or can be eaten in sauces, or alone, after grilling or frying. It is a principal component of many dishes such as imam biyaldi, ratatouille, moussaka and tian.
