Mussels and Shells in a Saffron Tomato Soup
With Christmas Eve fast approaching, it’s time to starting thinking about that uniquely Italian-American tradition of the Seven Fishes. Probably born from the Italian tradition …
End of Summer at Mussel Beach – Cozze alla marchigiana
I was in the Pacific Northwest this week visiting family and as usual, I was amazed at the abundance of fresh local seafood available in …
Steamed mussels Trieste style (Cozze all Triestina)
We prepare to depart Friuli-Venezia Giulia as we arrived, paying tribute to one the most famous and most beloved chefs from this part of Italy, …
Cavatelli con le cozze (Cavatelli with mussels)
On our recent trip to Puglia, we had this dish at multiple restaurants for both lunch and dinner. It’s a terrific and light dish first …
Southern Italian seafood salad (Insalata di mare)
Seafood salad is served all over Italy: anywhere near the sea and with ready access to seafood, which is most of the country. This is …
Saffron Mussels (Cozze al Zafferano)
I love mussels. They can be steamed in all kinds of broths and served with crusty bread. Adding saffron to the mix of ingredients reminds …
Chelidra rossa trifolate con le cozze – Red snapper with mussels, garlic and parsley
Skillet cooked whole fish in a mussel and broth bath. Serve one fish per person. Substitute with your favorite mild fish that is freshly available. …
Cozze al Vino Bianco (Mussels in White Wine)
I have been craving mussels ever since I watched the Barefoot Contessa whipping up a batch for her beloved Jeffrey last week. And with a …
