Mussels have replaced oysters as the preferred aphrodisiac dish for Valentine’s Day, a survey from Waitrose suggests ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

Serve it with baguette slices for the perfect dip. These baked mussels are my recipe for bringing fresh ocean flavors to your next dinner party. Fresh shellfish bathed in a rich creamy and cheesy ...

Unless you know how fresh they are, always eat mussels on the same day you buy them. Carefully place the blue-black mussels into a sinkful of cold water and discard any that stay open when tapped.

We talked with area chefs, mussel farmers and seafood purveyors to glean their tips for making the most of mussels at home. It all starts with the raw product, and fortunately for us, Maine has no ...