Pancotto with mussels—it's like a little journey straight into Italy’s heart. Imagine this: every ingredient gets some love, ...

Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add mustard and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add saffron. Cover pot, remove from heat and let steep 5 minutes. Liquid can be ...

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 ...

My wife and I enjoy the mussels appetizer at Bistro VG, and it would be fun to prepare them at home. I have tried to reproduce the dish using my own sense of taste, but have not yet been successful.

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.) ...