If you are intimidated by the idea of cooking mussels, you are not alone. But it is easy, really. And these tasty bivalves are highly nutritious: they are a great source of protein (ounce for ounce, ...

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. ...