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 ...

1 In a large, deep frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Add the breadcrumbs and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occassionally. When the crumbs are golden and crisp, remove from the pan and set aside.

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, ...

Quick—name a dish that's inexpensive, quick-cooking, fancy enough for a party, but easy enough to make on a weeknight. If you said mussels, we're on the same wavelength. These tasty bivalves are a ...

Prepare, clean and de-beard the mussels in the usual way. It is essential that they are all absolutely fresh and tightly closed. Once the mussels are ready to cook, set to one side. Heat oil in a deep ...

As the evenings begin to shorten, my cooking tends to gravitate towards larger batches and pots of things. A dish like this weekend’s steamed mussels in a creamy tomato sauce is something I’ll cook on ...