A huge bowl of mussels soaking in rich, flavorful sauce with a side of herbaceous frites is my go-to dish at any French restaurant (despite Anthony Bourdain's mussel-ordering advice). But mussel ...

Pancotto with mussels—it's like a little journey straight into Italy’s heart. Imagine this: every ingredient gets some love, ...

Looking for something cozy? This pasta with pumpkin, potatoes, and mussels from Campania is just what you need, especially ...

A guide to buying, storing, and cooking mussels that will give you the confidence to prepare mussel dishes at home. If the idea of cooking mussels intimidates you, you’re not alone. But take heart, ...

Most recipes call for cleaning the mussels and pulling off the “byssus” – beard – before cooking. Since about 90 percent of the world’s mussels are farm-raised, you’ll find them mostly beardless. To ...