For Dorie Greenspan's birthday, a bunch of Tuesdays with Dorie and French Fridays with Dorie bakers and cooks got together to make a grand birthday dinner. I opted to try a dish from the seafood and shellfish section of Dorie's newest book, Around My French Table. As with every recipe I've tried from this book, it was easy and delicious. You start by cooking onions, tomatoes and spicy chorizo together. While the pasta boils, just add some white wine and the mussels and within minutes you have a fresh and hearty meal. I think many think of french food as stuffy and involved. Where many dishes require classic techniques, many are just like this one-easy and satisfying.
A very happy birthday to Dorie! Her recipes have made my friends and family very happy over the past few years (me too!) and I look forward to many more books and favorite recipes to come.
See what the other birthday chefs made here. And thinks to Holly and Laurie for organzing this!
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I've never eaten mussels. Don't LOVE seafood, don't even really like it, but your photo is picture perfect and it looks great.
Maybe someday. I do plan to venture out in to territory unknown with FFWD, so we'll see.
Great post!
Ciao ! I've never tried chorizo with mussels but I bet it's fantastic ! I must find some we love Pasta con le cozze !
Ooh, my husband would love to come to your house for dinner (he's the seafood fan around here)! Your pictures are wonderful.
Very fun that you cooked for Dorie's birthday! I've eaten mussels once or twice - not so sure I'd want to cook them, but it's great to know that a recipe like this is easy...thanks to Dorie!
I've never had mussels but your picture makes me want to try it!
You almost make me want to go ahead and eat some mussels, and I don't even like them! Greatdish!!!
It looks fantastic! Thanks so much for joining in on the birthday love. xo
What a beautiful photo! Wasn't this fun to do together for Dorie!?
It's been ages since I've had mussels, and I do love them - glad to know there's a great recipe in AMFT. Your dish looks delicious.
I love mussels but never make them myself at home. Your post makes me want to give it a shot. It was so fun to celebrate Dorie's bday wtih all of you!
Yipee for all of you making special dishes for Dories Birthday! The mussels look great!
My hubby does not care for Shep.pie either...but he loved Dories!!
Oh, I love this dish and I'm so happy that you made it for my birthday. THANK YOU! This has been the most special day and so appreciate what you did to make it special.
Glad that you were able to do your first choice after all :)
It sounds yummy.
Yum, what a picture. That chorizo must be excellent with the mussels.
mmmm...delicious! i do love mussels!
This reminds me of a delicious clam and chorizo dish at one of my fav seafood restaurants. Now, i'm happy to see that I can make something equally delicious at home.
hmmmm - I never turn down a good batch of mussels. This one looks like it won't disappoint.
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