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Mussels

An Homage in 50 Recipes
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Mussels is a personal and modern cookbook by internationally acclaimed Dutch chef Sergio Herman, celebrating the beloved bivalve from the Zeeland coast. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience at his family's Michelin-starred restaurant Oud Sluis, Herman presents fifty simple yet inspired mussel recipes from around the world, including classic and contemporary dishes like mussel and ricotta stuffed cannelloni and grilled monkfish with mussel béarnaise. The book also offers recipes for complementary sauces, side dishes, and drink pairings, elevating the humble mussel as a versatile ingredient deserving of a place in every home kitchen.
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Mussels is ideal for food enthusiasts, home cooks looking to explore seafood, and admirers of Chef Sergio Herman's cuisine. It especially suits readers interested in Dutch culinary traditions and those seeking award-winning single subject cookbooks with evocative storytelling and practical recipes.

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2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards Winner

2024 IACP Cookbook Award Winner, Single Subject

"You'll never look at the simple bivalve the same way again." —SAVEUR

"A love letter to the Zeeland coast and the mussels it’s famous for as well as, very movingly, a deeply-felt debt of gratitude to his parents." —Nigella Lawson

A personal, inspiring, and modern cookbook from internationally prized chef Sergio Herman to honor the mussel.

For twenty-five years, Dutch chef Sergio Herman cooked in his family’s mussel restaurant, Oud Sluis. By 2005, the restaurant had been awarded three Michelin stars. Sergio still holds on to those smells and flavours and honours them in this unique cookbook that celebrates the undersung “black gold.”

From mussel and ricotta stuffed Cannelloni to grilled monkfish and mussel béarnaise sauce, find fifty simple mussel recipes from all over the world, both classic and modern, along with recipes for side dishes and sauces, as well as drink suggestions.

Whether marinated, pickled, cooked, steamed, or fried—each mussel preparation offers their own surprising taste sensation, making it deserving of a place in homes everywhere.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798986640693

Publisher: TRA Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: TRA Publishing

Illustration: 100 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Sergio Herman started his career in the family-owned restaurant Oud Sluis in Sluis, The Netherlands. Since 2005, he has held three Michelin stars and was listed in the Top 50 of The World's 50 Best Restaurants for eight years. Since then, Sergio evolved into a gastronomic entrepreneur and opened restaurants that include The Jane, Blueness, Pure C, Airrepublic, and recently, Le Pristine. He has also garnered success for his cookbooks and TV programs. 

Sergio is known for his light cooking style, refreshing accents, and delicate acidic notes.

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