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Mussels Marinara
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Mussels Marinara Recipe

Posted By patriciaconte
Serve Mussels Marinara when the weather just starts to turn chilly. It’s sort of like...
Classic Mussels
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5

Classic Mussels Recipe

Posted By Robert Wiedmaier
Robert Wiedmaier, executive chef of Mussel Bar, Brasserie Beck, and Marcel’s, shares his...
Steamed Mussels with Potatoes
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3.25

Steamed Mussels with Potatoes Recipe

Posted By Canal House
We had the pleasure of working with Italian cooking authority and cookbook author Julia della...
Mussels and Clam Triestina
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3.65

Mussels and Clam Triestina Recipe

Posted By Secrets of the Best Chefs Cookbook
I don’t know about you, but when I cook mussels or clams at home, the flavor is never big...
Irish Baileys Mussels
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Irish Baileys Mussels Recipe

Posted By Rory Morahan
A taste of the ocean and one of Ireland's favorite drinks to sip on, Baileys, makes this...
Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe
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4.65

Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe

Posted By Big Girls Small Kitchen
We know: We’ve been dragging out the recipes from our January book writing...
Linguine with Clams, Mussels, and Peppers
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2.55

Linguine with Clams, Mussels, and Peppers Recipe

Posted By Will Budiaman
Linguine with clams is a timeless classic that's easy to prepare and delicious any time of...
Portuguese-Style Mussels with Chorizo and Beer
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3.1

Portuguese-Style Mussels with Chorizo and Beer Recipe

Posted By Kara Masi
This is a recipe for steamed mussels that takes me back to the time I spent in Portugal a few...
Eric Ripert\'s Mussels with Tomato-Saffron Butter Recipe
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5

Eric Ripert's Mussels with Tomato-Saffron Butter Recipe

Posted By Eric Ripert
Mussels cooked in garlic and white wine is a classic combination, and the saffron threads...
Citi Field\'s Steamed Branzino and Saffron Mussel Broth
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1.8

Citi Field's Steamed Branzino and Saffron Mussel Broth Recipe

Posted By Aramark
If you're lucky enough to be in the Acela Club at the New York Met's Citi Field,...
Mussels and Tofu in Sweet Smoked Paprika Sauce
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3.85

Mussels and Tofu in Sweet Smoked Paprika Sauce Recipe

Posted By Cristina De Guzman
I grew up observing the Catholic tradition of abstaining from meat on Ash Wednesday and all...
Mussels Marinara
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5

Mussels Marinara Recipe

Posted By Yasmin Fahr
This garlicky, addictive dish is best served with crusty bread or a bowl of pasta. I personally...
Linguine with Mussels
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5

Linguine with Mussels Recipe

Posted By Rossella
Servings 4
Mussels over linguine with a light tomato sauce... perfect at any time of the year!
Creamy Pumpkin and Mussel Soup Recipe
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5

Creamy Pumpkin and Mussel Soup Recipe

Posted By Guy Savoy
Who says the French don’t celebrate Thanksgiving? If they live stateside, chances are...

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What is Mussel?

Mussels are bivalve shellfish that can be found in lakes, rivers, creeks, intertidal areas, and throughout the ocean. The saltwater mussels (family Mytilidae) and freshwater mussels (family Unionidae) are not thought to be closely related despite considerable similarities in appearance. Mussels are filter feeders, and tend to absorb any toxic chemicals and pollutants from the water pumped through them. For cooking purposes:

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Shopping Tips

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