They’re quick to cook, full of flavor, and instantly elevate any meal—from beachy appetizers to elegant main courses. But before mussels hit the pan, there's one part that often feels more daunting ...

Risotto with mussels, fava beans, and pecorino is a refined first course that plays on a balance between different contrasts: sea and land, sweetness and savoriness, creaminess and freshness. Fava ...