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Mouthwatering Mussel Pilaf Dish

Written by Published on Updated on May 25, 2019 in Appetizers

Hi everyone!!  I’m not sure but I think because March has kicked in I am definitely starting to feel that Spring fever….I can’t seem to  sit in one place and especially in front of my computer to write my post.  It took me a few hours but I finally just sat down!! 🙂 but I keep staring out the window  at the trees, the flowers,  which I’ve noticed have started to bloom,  (make note to myself time to start planting my herbs) people walking with their dogs, jogging, some ladies chatting away,  actually quite unusual??   Did everyone take the day off?  hmmm 

Ok, I need to gather my thoughts and write this recipe, a Mussel and Rice dish that is so delicious that I am sure you will enjoy..of course that is if you enjoy eating Mussels..:)  This recipe is usually made in the summer,  but I can’t seem to wait a couple of  month so I went ahead and made it today. I went to our local fish market this morning and was so happily surprised because they have a huge variety of fishes to select from. Shrimps to Salmon to some large fish, that I don’t even think I have ever seen before…click, click, click, many delicious ideas came to mind..:)

Spring fever, Summer fever that’s what’s going on in my head at the moment.  🙂  Is anyone else out there feeling like me or is it just me..???

MOUTHWATERING MUSSEL PILAF DISH

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Ingredients
  

  • 350 gram fresh Mussels boiled drain but do not throw out the water used to boil the Mussels
  • 1 1/2 cup Long Grain Rice
  • 1/2 cup White Wine
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Tomato Paste and 2 fresh Tomatoes grated
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Long Grain Rice…I used Uncle Ben’s Rice
  • Fresh Mussels
  • In a frying pan add the olive oil, onions and sauté for a few minutes…Then add in the Mussels and give it a few stirs.
  • Continue by adding in the dry white wine, salt, pepper and the boiled water that was set aside. Continue to stir.
  • Add in the tomato paste and the fresh tomatoes…You can use as many teaspoons or tablespoons of paste or tomatoes as you wish.
  • Add in the rice and stir. If the water that was added was not enough for the rice to boil add in 2 more cups. Stir and simmer until sauce has been absorbed.
  • On my stove top it took about 20 minutes for this to cook…:)

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Welcome to a small corner of my Greek Heritage. Growing up in New York from Greek parents, was a challenge of its own...but the traditional food, tastes and aromas that my mother cooked always travelled me back to Greece. My mother is a wonderful cook, our house would always have that smell of home cooked food. I remember very clearly that we were only allowed fast food, once a week, that was a huge day for myself and my brother. Jumping up and down in the back car seat, laughing, just being kids. It is true that we all like to eat different foods, taste, smell, even try food that looks different than our regular meals at home and I think that is so natural. In my teens, I was not really into cooking, I enjoyed my magazines after school, listening to music, and just taking a breather. There were times that I would glance at some of my mom's recipes, more out of curiosity than to actually try to cook them. At that time I did not realise that cooking would become my passion one day. Slowly, I would start to look into my mom's recipes a bit more each day and I started to find it interesting as a hobby. Each month I would go into our neighborhood bookstore and pick up my monthly book, until one day I decided to stroll over into the cooking section. That summer was the first time I actually bought a cooking magazine....and I loved it. Cooking and baking started out as a hobby, but now after many years it is my passion. Exploring the cuisines, the spices, the oils, the scents, the variety of smells and tastes that exist. It was and still is an amazing journey without limits. So, come along with me on this adventure, and I hope you enjoy my recipes. Sophie

14 Comments

  1. Linda @thedutchbaker
    March 7, 2018 at 4:39 pm  ·  Reply

    I need to get into sea food more!! Sounds good my friend!! 😊😄

  2. mistimaan
    March 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm  ·  Reply

    Looks good

  3. kasiawrites
    March 7, 2018 at 6:18 pm  ·  Reply

    I must say that I don’t enjoy muscles but you made this dish look so good!

  5. Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse)
    March 7, 2018 at 9:15 pm  ·  Reply

    I miss reading your blog! I trust all is well. 🙂

  6. dtills
    March 8, 2018 at 12:45 am  ·  Reply

    I am with you Sophie! The warm weather, coupled with my computer issues, have made it impossible to sit and write a post! This dish looks perfect for spring-love shellfish 😍

  7. jyo
    March 8, 2018 at 11:36 am  ·  Reply

    Totally new to me… Hope u enjoyed a lot dear 💯

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