Dive into your next bowl of this delicious shellfish armed with these expert tips. Mussels should be alive until cooked; if a shell doesn't close after tapping, discard it. Use your fingers, a fork, ...

Purchased mussels must be alive, shells tightly closed. Discard any that are not. Refrigerate in open container that allows for drainage, away from melted ice or water, until ready to use (up to two ...

To prepare pasta with chickpeas, mussels, and burrata, start by cleaning the mussels. Remove the beard and clean the shell well (1), then rinse them under running water. At this point, proceed with ...