A huge bowl of mussels soaking in rich, flavorful sauce with a side of herbaceous frites is my go-to dish at any French restaurant (despite Anthony Bourdain's mussel-ordering advice). But mussel ...

They’re quick to cook, full of flavor, and instantly elevate any meal—from beachy appetizers to elegant main courses. But before mussels hit the pan, there's one part that often feels more daunting ...

If your mussels are covered in mud or barnacles, rub handfuls of them together under running water before you start. -Tap any mussels that are partly open and discard those that do not close tightly. ...

To clean mussels, place in a bowl of cold water with a bit of flour and they will spit out any sand. Rinse well before cooking. You may still get a few bits of grit. I think of it as Mother Nature’s ...