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

1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the shallots and fennel. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 ...

Garlic, olive oil and rosemary make the best broth for this fast one-pot meal. By Melissa Clark The best thing about a meal of steamed mussels is the sauce left at the bottom of the bowl. Yes, I adore ...

Black-shelled mussels are in their season now, one of the better — and better-priced — sources of protein for quick meals. Buy mussels at markets or grocers that traffic in fish; turnover is key to ...

Q We had the best mussels in tomato sauce at Positano in Boca Raton. I’d like to serve this dish at a dinner party, but I’ve never made mussels before. Is it possible to get the recipe? Thanks for ...

Mussels have lots of protein and key nutrients. All you have to do is decide which of the many ways to prepare them you fancy most. Try these sent in by readers. Brown garlic in hot oil, add mussels, ...

I think long and hard before I add gadgets or tools to my kitchen, so whenever someone gives me an alternative or additional use for an appliance that really works, I do a little happy dance. In ...

Note: When I call for bread crumbs, I mean stale bread (two days or so old) pulsed in a food processor until it's coarse (about the size of lentils) or fine (slightly larger than grains of sand), ...

A dish of steamed mussels, popular on restaurant menus, might seem daunting to prepare at home, but couldn’t be simpler. Buy fresh, live mussels in the shell from a reputable fishmonger or market.

1. Place mussels and white wine in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Place over high heat and steam, covered, until mussel shells just open, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit, ...

Seafood experts compare these popular bivalves and explain whether you can substitute one for the other.