1. Inspect the mussels and discard any that are open (and don't close when squeezed or tapped) or have broken shells. If any of the mussels have beards, the small stringy clump attached to one side, ...

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Ethan Stowell loves mussels all year round, but he's particularly fond of the plump summer ones from Washington's Puget Sound. "I often grab a couple handfuls of mussels at the end of the night and ...

Brush bread with oil and warm a griddle or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add bread. Toast until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. (If needed, toast in batches.) ...

Q: On a recent golf trip with some buddies, we stopped at a restaurant called The Garlic in New Smyrna Beach Florida. This place is a garlic lovers nirvana and being Italian, I thought I had died and ...

Char the peppers on all sides in a skillet while mussels cook, set aside when down. To cook the mussels, heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. Add the garlic ...

Chef Jimmy Bannos, Jr., of Chicago's The Purple Pig, swears by his double-marinating technique. Here, he marinates his steak before it goes on the grill in a tangy lemon marinade and then gives it a ...