Mussels are the best fast food. Steamed gently for four to five minutes, they take longer to eat than cook. They’re a pleasure dome of nutrients, rammed with omega-3, B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, ...

There are trays of mushrooms in the shops – craggy-capped shiitake, brown and white chestnut, oyster mushrooms like Chinese soup spoons and chanterelles the colour of ripe apricots. I particularly ...

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 ...

With major supermarkets stocking the pot-ready shellfish at great prices, the molluscs could be having their moment They’re cheap, nutritious, sustainable and versatile. But despite their credentials, ...

Cook Rick Stein's impressive moules marinière in six simple steps. This is a simple dinner party dish that cooks in minutes once the mussels are prepped. Or scale it back for a romantic dinner for two ...

If you do collect your own mussels, make sure the waters are unpolluted. They are at their best in the colder months outside the breeding season. Shop around when buying mussels and select those with ...