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 ...