1. In a very large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. 2. Add ...

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 ...

It takes minutes to make an inexpensive, satisfying meal with a bag of mussels. This week’s recipe is inspired by French and Belgian moules marinières, mussels bathed in a garlicky broth. From the ...

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, ...

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As another tomato season comes to an end, I find myself reaching for recipes that make the most of what remains of it. End-of-season tomatoes may not shine quite as brightly as those picked at its ...

As the evenings begin to shorten, my cooking tends to gravitate towards larger batches and pots of things. A dish like this weekend’s steamed mussels in a creamy tomato sauce is something I’ll cook on ...