"Put a little mussel into it"

In keeping with the seafood theme, here is a simple recipe for mussels, courtesy of the PEI Aquaculture Alliance. (I added garlic and a splash of white wine because that's how I roll.) Mussels take no time to cook and make a very elegant meal for entertaining. A lot of people are daunted by them, but there couldn't be a simpler food and they are fast, fast, fast.

To view a great video with Chef Michael Smith talking about cooking mussels and PEI foodie culture, please visit the Best Health blog here.
Herb Steamed Mussels

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 1

1 kg (2 lbs) of PEI mussels
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 thinly sliced lemon
a splash (1/4 cup) of white wine

In large pot, steam mussels until all shells open (5-7 minutes.) Discard any closed shells.

Drain broth into a saucepan. Add wine, garlic, thyme and parsley, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Place mussels and lemon slices in a bowl. Pour broth over mussels. Pouf! You're a superstar.