Too many people go through life being afraid to cook mussels and clams. Don't be one of them; they really are the easiest things imaginable to cook. The best tip for buying mussels: Chat up the person ...

The fruits of the ocean are varied and bountiful. Oysters, scallops, shrimp, clams; all of these shellfish have an innate sense of luxury when served to us, whether steamed, sauteed and tossed with ...

Mussels with a glass of white wine. - Westend61/Getty Images We'd say that mussels and wine go together like sugar and spice, but really, there should never be sweetness involved. A dry white should ...

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 ...

It is perplexing to me that mussels aren’t on more Americans’ dinner tables. The succulent shellfish have everything going for them. They are lip-smackingly tasty and fun to eat; they are inexpensive, ...

Mussels are a cinch for home cooks because they cook quickly, and they're so versatile. Grab some aromatics (shallots, garlic, celery), some liquid (wine, cream, beer) and a large pot, and you're in ...

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I recently enjoyed a terrific dinner at Bambara restaurant in the Hotel Monaco. I've had many great meals there but this one, in particular, left an impression. What really knocked my socks off wasn't ...