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Mussels in Minutes - Edition Four

  Newsletter | Edition four  
 
 
In this issue
  Mussel Minute   Steaming Basics  
  Mussels 101   Fall for Mussels
  Recipes   Mussels with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
Beer Steamed Mussels- Tailgaters’ Choice
  Entertain the thought   Keep your kids entertained... while you entertain
  Mussel Contest   Send us your recipes
  Tasty tips   Out with the old, in with the new dryer vent
 
 
 
Steaming Basics

Learn the basics of steaming PEI mussels with Home Consumer Chef (and busy mom) Lindsay Cameron Wilson.

  
 


 


Mussels 101
Fall for Mussels
The leaves are changing…why not your menu?

Fall is the perfect time for mussels. As the temperatures drop, kids' activities go up. Mussels go from fridge to table in 20 minutes and this lean protein, high-iron shellfish will fuel hungry kids between school activities and for homework.

Dinner Club Star
PEI mussels come dressed to impress at your dinner club. Exotic dishes like Sweet Thai Mussels are a snap to prepare, and are perfect for internationally themed meals. Your guests will wonder how you had time to prepare this tasty fare. The intriguing flavors of fresh mussels travel around the world well in classic European dishes like Mussels Provençal, or in spicy dishes like Mussel Laksa from India. Visit discovermussels.com for more videos and recipe ideas.

Tailgate Touchdown
Are you a football fan? Tailgating parties are growing in popularity. They’re a fun and footloose way to socialize with friends before the big football game. What makes these parties special is that almost everyone prepares their favorite food at the stadium, so dishes should be easy to make and finger food is a must…making mussels a fan favorite! Try steaming them in beer or grilling them and kick off your tailgating party right.

  

 
Mussels with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
Dinner Club Winner

Source: Chef Lindsay Cameron Wilson
Number of Servings: 3
Preparation Time: 10mins
Cooking Time: 5mins

Ingredients

 5 lb fresh PEI mussels

2 tbsp olive oil

3.5 oz. dry-cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced

2 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp spanish smoked paprika

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

1⁄2 tsp dried chili flakes

1⁄2 tsp ground cumin

1 cup white wine

salt and pepper to taste

juice and zest of 1 lemon

fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Stir PEI mussels in colander under tap. Tap any mussels that are open. Discard any mussels that do not close in response to the tap. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and saute until it starts to brown. Add garlic, paprika, tomato paste, sugar, chili flakes and cumin. Stir well and cook 2 minutes more.
3. Add white wine, salt and pepper and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then add mussels. Cover and leave to steam for 5-7 minutes, until mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. Transfer mussels to a serving dish and top with chopped cilantro and lemon zest. Serve with slices of crusty bread.

Beer Steamed Mussels-
Tailgaters’ Choice

Number of Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10mins
Cooking Time: 15mins

Ingredients

 2 lb fresh PEI mussels

1 tbsp butter

1 onion, chopped

1⁄4 tsp salt

1⁄4 tsp pepper

1⁄2 lemon

1 bottle, beer

2 green onions, sliced
1. Stir the fresh blue mussels in a colander while rinsing in tap water. Tap any mussels than remain open and discard those that don’t close in response to the tap.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add 2 tbsp (25 ml) of the onions and garlic. Sauté until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, wine (or chicken stock), basil and Tabasco sauce and bring to a boil.
3. Add the mussels. Cover and steam until mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. Transfer the fresh blue mussels to a serving bowl. Stir vinegar into the tomato mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over mussels and sprinkle with remaining onion. There are two options with this recipe – remove mussel meat and add to the sauce or add the whole mussels to the sauce.
5. Serve with pasta.

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Entertain the thought
Keep your kids entertained…while you entertain.
Fun for everyone during family meals.

Family gatherings are a staple from Thanksgiving to New Years and it can be tricky to keep excited kids occupied. That’s when a little planning goes a long way. Designate a kid-friendly area during gatherings and include them in special activities like making crafts or performing skits, charades and karaoke. They’ll remember these activities more than computer games! Older children can help out by serving appetizers or tossing the salad. Younger guests love to be included in the table talk and always keep the conversations lively. Many families cherish traditions like recording their gratitude, sharing favorite holiday memories or a trivia competition. End with an after-dinner treat like a piñata or English Christmas crackers and guests of all ages will love your gathering!

  


 


Tasty tips

Everyone loves a simple tip that is easy to remember and saves time! For a juicier lemon, microwave it for 15 seconds before squeezing.