Mussel

Both Jani and I have strong ties to France and this dish is a bistro classic. You can pretty much find ‘moules et frites’ or mussels and chips in every little French coastal cafe and it can be quite an addictive dish. Jani and I and our blokes all adore this version – it’s perfect for enjoying here in New Zealand with the Pacific flavours of coconut and lime. Serve with a baguette to mop up the salty juices, a glass or two of rosé and plenty of cold beer, napkins and a large bowl for the shells. Bon appetit! Photographs by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues; Gatherum Collectif.

When mussel shells open on the grill, you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe, it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese barbecue house taste. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Fresh, quick, flavoursome dinners don't get much better than these delicious bacon, cider and fennel mussels! Cook up a storm with this mouth-watering recipe tonight!

Packed full of beautifully fresh seafood, this hearty Spanish stew is the ultimate comfort food for cooler evenings with the family.

Green-lipped mussel fritters sandwiched between wholemeal bread with lemony rocket mayo.

Enjoy a bowl of these fragrant mussels with a glass of wine for an indulgent weekend dinner with friends. Experience fresh, flavoursome seafood in the comfort of your own home.

This simple dish is ideal for al fresco dining during the warm summer months. Photography by Brett Stevens/ bauersyndication.com.au

Fresh, tasty and nutritious, mussels are simmered in a fragrant white wine sauce and tossed through fresh greens. Drizzled with a zesty lemon and chilli dressing, this salad is perfect served as a light lunch or dinner on a warm Summer's day.

This delicious seafood curry will tantalise your taste-buds - bursting with spice and flavour, it's a dish worthy of a dinner party!

This mussels and potato pot has to be one of the most delicious, easy and economical meals around.