The humble mussel. Considered a more affordable seafood alternative to fresh clams and "the poor man's oyster," mussels are actually delicious mollusks in their own right, and can serve as the central ...

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Sometimes, the issues with cooking mussels are logistical. Is your pan big enough to hold enough of them to feed a hungry table? Is it wide enough so they will cook evenly? And how long will the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As bivalves go, mussels are underrated. They do not receive the acclaim that clams do. Nor are they associated with luxury as oysters are. Yet ...

Looking for a simple and inexpensive summer dinner? Mussels are healthy, easy to prepare and ideal for outdoor dining. They cook in minutes, which is convenient when the weather is hot and you prefer ...

Seafood experts compare these popular bivalves and explain whether you can substitute one for the other. Clams and mussels ...

Thrill your guests with a double celery salad, quick mussels in an herby butter sauce and pistachio-almond cookies from David Tanis. By David Tanis Both celery root and mussels are at their best right ...