Dive into your next bowl of this delicious shellfish armed with these expert tips. Mussels should be alive until cooked; if a shell doesn't close after tapping, discard it. Use your fingers, a fork, ...

My wife and I enjoy the mussels appetizer at Bistro VG, and it would be fun to prepare them at home. I have tried to reproduce the dish using my own sense of taste, but have not yet been successful.

I love this dish and I can recall eating it as a child with a hunk of grandma Rosa’s bread next to the mussels. All that was left was a pile of mussel shells and a happy little Lidia. This is my ...

Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add mustard and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add saffron. Cover pot, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Liquid can be ...

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 ...

Brush bread with oil and warm a griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bread. Toast until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. (If needed, toast in batches.) ...

Mussels may boost your mood as well as your heart. When cooked, mussels open up and reveal a morsel of sweet meat that ranks as a top food for omega-3 fatty acids. The May-June issue of EatingWell ...

One of the more affordable types of seafood which still taste delicious, fresh mussels require a little work. You've got to clean them to avoid any unpleasant grit, but you should also de-beard them. ...