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), ...

Here’s one of the things I like best about these oven-steamed mussels. If you have ever made mussels, you know that one of the most challenging part is fitting them all in the pan. Most recipes call ...

Nearly a decade ago I travelled through Italy to film a TV series called Grandma’s Boy. One of the highlights was spending time with Italian grandmothers, who graciously shared their family recipes.

1. In a large skillet, warm the oil. Saute onion over low heat for 10 minutes. Raise heat to high; stir in tomatoes, wine, oregano, bell pepper and vinegar. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until ...

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 ...

Add the mussels, cover, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the shells begin to open, 2–3 minutes. Stir in the ...

The writer’s family’s Feast of the Seven Fishes includes (clockwise from bottom left) Garlic Shrimp, Baked Lobster Tails, Baked Whole Red Snapper, Seafood Salad, Spaghetti With Clams, Mussels in White ...

Dinner in 35 minutes or less? With these options, you’ll have your meal on the table in almost no time. Giuseppe’s mussels in sambuca: Mussels are steamed in a flavorful blend of fresh fennel, garlic, ...

Cook Rick Stein's impressive moules marinière in six simple steps. This is a simple dinner party dish that cooks in minutes once the mussels are prepped. Or scale it back for a romantic dinner for two ...

This week, Rania Harris is visiting the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen. She's using just five ingredients and turning them into a gourmet meal! Add the mussels to a large bowl with cold water. Taking ...

If you do collect your own mussels, make sure the waters are unpolluted. They are at their best in the colder months outside the breeding season. Shop around when buying mussels and select those with ...