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, ...

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 ...

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 ...