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A huge bowl of mussels soaking in rich, flavorful sauce with a side of herbaceous frites is my go-to dish at any French restaurant (despite Anthony Bourdain's mussel-ordering advice). But mussel ...

If you are intimidated by the idea of cooking mussels, you are not alone. But it is easy, really. And these tasty bivalves are highly nutritious: they are a great source of protein (ounce for ounce, ...

They’re quick to cook, full of flavor, and instantly elevate any meal—from beachy appetizers to elegant main courses. But before mussels hit the pan, there's one part that often feels more daunting ...

Preparing seafood at home can save money and deliver restaurant-level results. Knowing how to check freshness is key to cooking great clams, mussels, and shrimp. Proper storage is crucial to ...

Add the mussels to a large bowl with cold water. Taking one at a time, scrub them well all over with a clean scrubbing brush, strip away any beard and place them in a colander. Repeat the process with ...

Most people haven’t cooked many — if any — mussels in their lifetimes. Just the sight of that little cluster of blue-black shells is sometimes enough to send one scurrying back toward more familiar ...