Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don’t forget the crusty bread for dipping (Justin Tsucalas/The Washington Post) I think long and hard before I add gadgets or ...

As a personal chef, I'm always looking for recipes that deliver big flavor without a lot of fuss. Mussels marinara (or zuppa ...

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 ...

1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the shallots and fennel. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 ...

I think long and hard before I add gadgets or tools to my kitchen, so whenever someone gives me an alternative or additional use for an appliance that really works, I do a little happy dance. In ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A lot of home cooks are intimidated by bivalves. After all, clams, oysters, and mussels are kind of mysterious to many of us. We might have ...

Spaghetti with mussels in white sauce is like bringing the heart of the sea right to your table. I mean, seriously good stuff ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER2: Mussels With White Wine Dijon Mustard Sauce (Dixie D. Vereen/For The Washington Post) A pot of mussels in a flavorful broth, with plenty of bread for dunking, makes for a ...