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

Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add mustard and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add saffron. Cover pot, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Liquid can be ...

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 ...

My wife and I enjoy the mussels appetizer at Bistro VG, and it would be fun to prepare them at home. I have tried to reproduce the dish using my own sense of taste, but have not yet been successful.

One of the more affordable types of seafood which still taste delicious, fresh mussels require a little work. You've got to clean them to avoid any unpleasant grit, but you should also de-beard them. ...

Brush bread with oil and warm a griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bread. Toast until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. (If needed, toast in batches.) ...

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 ...