To prepare the pancotto with mussels, get some stale bread; if not available, slice a fresh loaf (1) and toast it in a static oven preheated to 212°F for 10-15 minutes (or 176°F for 8-10 minutes if ...

Serve these plump and lightly sweet marinated mussels with a smashed cucumber salad or over warm rice for a showstopping appetizer or light lunch. Aishling Moore, chef and author of the award winning ...

They’re quick to cook, full of flavor, and instantly elevate any meal—from beachy appetizers to elegant main courses. But before mussels hit the pan, there's one part that often feels more daunting ...