Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lemon squeezed on steamed mussels - Munro/Getty Images Cheaper than clams, but equally as tasty and packing just as much protein ...

The scent of the mussels steaming is a glorious aroma that fills the entire kitchen with the essence of the sea. And as the steaming liquid heats, it warms your home with the aromatics of garlic and ...

Most recipes call for cleaning the mussels and pulling off the “byssus” – beard – before cooking. Since about 90 percent of the world’s mussels are farm-raised, you’ll find them mostly beardless. To ...

Looking for a simple and inexpensive summer dinner? Mussels are healthy, easy to prepare and ideal for outdoor dining. They cook in minutes, which is convenient when the weather is hot and you prefer ...

Add the mussels to a large bowl with cold water. Taking one at a time, scrub them well all over with a clean scrubbing brush, strip away any beard and place them in a colander. Repeat the process with ...