Mussels from Prince Edward Island, cockles from New Zealand, periwinkles from Cape Cod and clams from Vancouver -- the shellfish on our dinner plates have flown in from all over for the occasion. And ...

Catalan-style mussels are just the thing when you're after something fresh and light, but still full of flavor. This Spanish ...

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 ...

Instructions: Rinse the mussels in cold water. Use a paring knife to remove any hairy clumps (beards). Scrub the shells well with a vegetable brush. Discard any mussels that are open and won’t close ...

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, ...

Vellutata di ceci with sautè di cozze e vongole is this classic gem from Italy's beautiful southern coast. And here's the ...

Instructions: In a pot large enough to accommodate the mussels, combine the wine, shallot, bay leaf, thyme sprig, and enough water to raise the liquid level to about 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Add the ...

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 ...

This recipe also makes a great first course for a dinner party, serving 8 to 10. The mussels look best when piled in shallow soup or pasta bowls; be sure to place an empty bowl for shells near each ...

Can’t tell the two bivalves apart? Here’s a handy guide. Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Clams and mussels taste different, ...

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Here’s one of the things I like best about these oven-steamed mussels. If you have ever made mussels, you know that one of the most challenging part is fitting them all in the pan. Most recipes call ...