This is a Mediterranean style delicious starter. You could serve it some crunchy bread croutons or with just plain, crusty bread.

Fresh Steamed Mussels with garlic....mmmmm! These are very simple to make and have a wonderful flavour and aroma. From the BeautyFood Cookbook. Hope you enjoy!

Mussels Florentine Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 dozen fresh mussels 1 bunch fresh spinach 1/4 cup minced shallots (2 to 3 large shallots) 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon size pieces thin strips of red pepper for garnish

About ten years ago, my parents moved back to the Pacific Northwest. On one vist, my mom took me to Toby's tavern in Coupeville, Washington for mussels. The tavern is actually built over the waters of Penn Cove, where (in my opinion) the best mussels in the world are farmed. If you sit by the

This presentation of fresh mussels is a classic of Peruvian seafood cuisine. It is known in slightly different forms along the entire 2,000 kilometer coast of Peru. Chalaca means it comes from Callao, Lima's bustling port area, where this recipe has its roots.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and thyme; sauté until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add 4 cups stock and wine; bring to boil. Add mussels; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes (discard any