Recipes & Cooking : Mussels

Beer Steamed Mussels

Beer Steamed Mussels

Summer is almost here. In fact, in Southern California, I think summer is already here as the sky is blue and the sun has been coming out to play. I absolutely love summer. Summer time is my favorite time of year as the warmth of the sun embraces my body as I say goodbye to pasty skin, frumpy winter clothing,…

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Mussels in Red Curry Sauce

Mussels in Red Curry Sauce

I have many fond memories about eating mussels—big pots or buckets of mussels, over a glass of wine, or better still, Belgian beer. Such memories take me back to my fun travels to London, south of France, Sydney, Monaco, and the times I lived in San Francisco (Plouf, a small French bistro at Belden Place was my favorite place for…

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Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass, Thai Basil, Chilies, and Coconut Juice

Steamed Mussels with Lemongrass, Thai Basil, Chilies, and Coconut Juice

There is an “inner celebrity chef” in me. I always daydream about my “celebrity chef” moments–giving speeches about my cooking and recipes to applauding fans; authoring a series of Rasa “fill-in-the-country-name” cookbooks (starting with Rasa Malaysia, of course); hosting glitzy food schmooze fests attended only by the crème de la crème; looking-and-cooking pretty in the highest rating lifestyle and food…

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Moules à la Marinière Recipe

Moules à la Marinière Recipe

Bonjour. I came all the way to south of France to eat these–Moules à la Marinière, or French/Belgium-style mussels cooked with white wine, onions, and parsley. Not that I can’t get mussels in California, but eating these mussels right here in a Mediterranean coastal town just adds to the authenticity and–most importantly–the flavors. While I am here, feed me more…

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