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), ...

Commonly sold as squid ink, cuttlefish ink lends its signature deep black hue to this dish and coats every strand of spaghetti with its briny, mineral-rich taste. A simple mussel puree provides a mild ...

It takes minutes to make an inexpensive, satisfying meal with a bag of mussels. This week’s recipe is inspired by French and Belgian moules marinières, mussels bathed in a garlicky broth. From the ...

Place the thyme, parsley and bay leaf on a square of cheesecloth; tie together the corners of the cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni. Wash the mussels. Sort through them and throw out any dead ones.

Bring the water and clam juice to a boil in a large pot. Add the mussels, return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the shells open, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on size.

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Learn the secret to a fast, perfect seafood boil. This simple guide shows you how to make Cajun mussels with a rich, savory ...

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 ...

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 ...

Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add saffron. Cover pot, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Liquid can be left at room temperature for several hours now. When ready to cook, bring back to a ...

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 ...