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, ...
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 ...