While I was visiting my daughter last week, she asked if I knew a easy starter for her blog.  When I go out, I love to start with Mussels in White Wine. Before I knew what happened, we were at the market, picking up mussels, hot pepper flakes, garlic, grape tomatoes and parsley. She got me cooking as soon as we got home. Here is the quick and easy recipe.

Mussels In White Wine

2 lbs mussels, rinsed, cleaned ,drain and sorted. Any mussels that won’t stay close or are broken – toss out.

In a large frying pan with a lid, add 4 Tbs olive oil, heat and add 4 cloves of garlic and hot pepper flakes (I like it hot).  Add the mussels carefully, not to break. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir carefully and add 1 Cup of your favorite white wine. Add 10-15 grape tomatoes sliced in half. Salt/pepper to taste and a handful of parsley chopped rough. Cover and cook for 5-10 more minutes, until you see the mussels open.  Throw out any mussels that do not open.  When in doubt, throw it out. Serve with bread and a glass of wine.

Turns out, my daughter and her family  were meeting friends for dinner so , I took the mussels out of the shells and brought those beauties  back home with me. Boiled up a box of  pasta and invited my sister  for dinner. 🙂

Waste not, want not. Hope you try this easy, quick and inexpensive recipe. You really get a big look without breaking the bank. Whatever way you serve them, starter or main dish, Mussels In White Wine Sauce is delish! 🙂