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Sharing the dishes he most loves to cook for family and friends, chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Rick Stein invites us into his kitchen to create some of his favourite meals from his new book

CORNISH MUSSELS WITH CIDER

Serves 4 Preparation time 20-25 minutes Cooking time 5-10 minutes

“This is a version of moules marinière using Cornish ingredients. You can’t go wrong, really.”

INGREDIENTS

• 1.75kg/3¾lb fresh mussels• 25g/1oz butter• 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped• 4 or 5 spring onions, trimmed and chopped• A few thyme sprigs and a couple of bay leaves• 100ml/4fl oz dry cider• 125ml/4½fl oz double cream• A good handful wild sorrel leaves,• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• Crusty bread, to serve