"I love cooking mussels at home because they are both quick and easy to do. Really the ultimate fast food dish. My favorite mussel recipes are a comforting cross between a soup and a hearty hot meal. Once you master the basic preparation, you can easily add a few different ingredients to create your own new variations. Be sure to serve with plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the flavor-packed broth or even try serving with French Fries."
"Tap any open mussels on the counter to see if they are still alive; discard any that do not immediately close. Soak the mussels in cold water with a sprinkle of salt for 1 hour. Scrub the mussels with a small brush or a paring knife to remove anything that clings to the shell. Pull off the beard that sticks out from between the shells."
Clean mussels within an hour of cooking and discard any that do not close when tapped. Soak mussels in cold salted water for one hour, then scrub shells with a brush or paring knife to remove debris. Pull off the beard that protrudes between the shells. Tap open mussels to confirm they are alive before soaking. Steam cleaned mussels simply in white wine and herbs to make moules marinières, or add various ingredients to create hearty, soup-like meals. Serve with plenty of toasted bread or French fries to soak up the flavor-packed broth.
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