GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Local author Steve Hoffman has published a new memoir about his Minnesota family's immersion into a tiny winemaking village in the Languedoc region of southern France. The title ...

The scent of the mussels steaming is a glorious aroma that fills the entire kitchen with the essence of the sea. And as the steaming liquid heats, it warms your home with the aromatics of garlic and ...

Mussels In White Wine: The Effortless French Dish That Feels Like A Luxury If you’ve never made mussels at home, this recipe might surprise you. Moules marinières—mussels steamed in white wine with ...

I love this dish and I can recall eating it as a child with a hunk of grandma Rosa’s bread next to the mussels. All that was left was a pile of mussel shells and a happy little Lidia. This is my ...

I think long and hard before I add gadgets or tools to my kitchen, so whenever someone gives me an alternative or additional use for an appliance that really works, I do a little happy dance. In ...

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Scrub and debeard the mussels. Discard any that are open. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan that has a lid. Add the onion and the parsley, and soften. Add ...

What He’s Known For: Creating dishes that feel fresh yet rooted in tradition. Understanding how to amplify the details that turn neighborhood restaurants into dining destinations. IN THE FOURTEEN ...

Many years ago, in what seems like another life, I learned to cook this soup that has always been at the back of my mind. I have this vivid memory of a soup with a velvety richness and a balanced ...

Place the thyme, parsley and bay leaf on a square of cheesecloth; tie together the corners of the cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni. Wash the mussels. Sort through them and throw out any dead ones.

There's one thing to remember about mussels: Don't be afraid. It often seems that people have a fear of food poisoning from these bivalves, far more than other types of seafood. Take a few minutes to ...