Steamed Mussels
Ingredients
  • 24 mussels scrubbed and beards removed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place all the ingredients in a pot with a tight fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, or until all the mussels open.
  2. Serve mussels with the broth and crusty bread.
Recipe Notes

Adapted from The New York Times Heritage Cookbook, 1972.