Moules mariniere takes no time at all, and only requires a handful of ingredients. One stipulation though, is you buy good fresh and LIVE mussels. I used farmed, which are perfectly fine, but wild ...

Turn up the heat up to medium high and tip in the mussels and clams immediately followed by the dry white wine. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, give the pot a gentle shake and cook undisrupted for ...

Discard any that fail to open fully. Mussels are delicious with a wide array of flavours. Steaming them in vermouth or white wine - along with shallots, garlic and a few herbs - is traditional in ...

Scrub each mussel with a rough brush under running water and then scrape off the hair or beard with a knife. An alternative ...

Mussels in a buttery white wine and herb sauce make for a quick, easy and impressive starter. Serve with crusty bread. Clean and debeard the mussels. If any mussels are opened, tap them lightly on ...