#mussels

#mussels

Spaghetti and mussels in a garlic white wine sauce is a classic seafood pasta dish that can be enjoyed in all seasons, but with the new year approaching, it's an even better bet since mussels taste better toward the end of the year. After growing and feeding all summer, mussels are mature, plump, sweet, and creamy in the fall and winter.

Rasam is a sour, soupy, thin, tamarind-based broth with tempered spices, maybe some vegetables, perhaps some lentils, usually seasoned with a lot of pepper. In Sri Lanka it's often served before a meal in a glass or cup to whet the appetite and awaken the taste buds, or it's served alongside thosai and dosa for dipping, or with rice. It's versatile and quick and oh so good for you.