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Smoked mussels are a gourmet treat that pairs well with appetizers, pasta, or simply on their own as a savory snack. With their smoky aroma and tender texture, they’ve become a favorite among seafood ...

Most people haven’t cooked many — if any — mussels in their lifetimes. Just the sight of that little cluster of blue-black shells is sometimes enough to send one scurrying back toward more familiar ...

• Defrost the mussels and set in a strainer to drain excess liquid. • Place red peppers on an open flame and char on all sides • Strip the black charred skin, remove seeds and dice. • Prep all the ...

Wash the mussels under plenty of cold, running water. Discard any open ones. Pull out the tough, fibrous beards protruding from between the tightly closed shells and then knock off any barnacles with ...

1. Inspect the mussels and discard any that are open (and don't close when squeezed or tapped) or have broken shells. If any of the mussels have beards, the small stringy clump attached to one side, ...

Most people haven’t cooked many — if any — mussels in their lifetimes. Just the sight of that little cluster of blue-black shells is sometimes enough to send one scurrying back toward more familiar ...

Garlic, white wine, and a mix of fresh Italian herbs make the perfect base for our simple yet sophisticated spaghetti with ...

Size and shape comparison of the invasive zebra and quagga mussels (top) to the native mussels found in B.C. (bottom) Photo: BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Contributed ...