The scent of the mussels steaming is a glorious aroma that fills the entire kitchen with the essence of the sea. And as the ...

In a large pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Stir in 3 smashed garlic cloves and thyme. Cook until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Discard thyme and garlic and ...

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Rinse mussels to make sure they are clean. Sometimes I use a little mushroom brush and give each one a little brush. Some may have little beards (that’s how they attach themselves to ropes when the ...

The best thing about a meal of steamed mussels is the sauce left at the bottom of the bowl. Yes, I adore the bivalves themselves — those sweet, saline nuggets plucked out of their blue-black shells.

Looking for a simple and inexpensive summer dinner? Mussels are healthy, easy to prepare and ideal for outdoor dining. They cook in minutes, which is convenient when the weather is hot and you prefer ...

It takes minutes to make an inexpensive, satisfying meal with a bag of mussels. This week’s recipe is inspired by French and Belgian moules marinières, mussels bathed in a garlicky broth. From the ...

‘Nduja, a spreadable pork sausage made with Calabrian red chiles, adds a spicy finish to mussels cooked in white wine. (Gretchen McKay, pittsburgh post-gazette via tribune news service) If you like ...

1. Inspect the mussels and discard any that are open (and don't close when squeezed or tapped) or have broken shells. If any of the mussels have beards, the small stringy clump attached to one side, ...

If you like eating and cooking foods from around the globe, you’ll probably agree that sometimes the one ingredient that makes a certain dish sing is one you can’t easily pronounce if you don’t speak ...