Mussels And Fennel With Saffron Cream Sauce

When all were in their places Father said grace and, excusing himself, left the family to retire to his study. He frequently spent thirteen hours a day studying. He managed this amazing amount of time by husbanding every hour of the day. He usually arose at four in the morning, indulging himself in the later rising time of five in the winter. In this way he was far along in his studies while the household slept. He preferred to eat alone, usually certain foods which he had by experimentation discovered kept his mind and body most sprightly. This morning he did not eat the rich menu which Venus set before the rest of the household, the home-cured bacon and the delicious hot breads. But at the end of the meal, he rejoined his family for morning devotions.

Edna Gerstner

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Essnce07	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Dozen Live mussels, scrubbed
		and
		Debearded
1	T	Olive oil
1 1/2	c	Julienned fennel -, abt 1/2
		bulb
1		Red pepper, julienned
1		Yellow pepper, julienned
1	T	Minced shallots
1	t	Minced garlic
2	oz	Herbsaint
2	c	Heavy cream
1	pn	Saffron
		Salt, to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper
		to taste
2	T	Chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the pan is hot, saute the
fennel, peppers, shallots and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with
salt and pepper. Pull the pan away from the heat and flame the
Herbsaint. Place back on the heat and add the cream. Stir in the
saffron. Bring the heat up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add the
mussels and cover. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes or until the
mussels open. Spoon the mixture into shallow bowls and garnish with
chopped parsley. This recipe yields 2 servings.  Recipe Source: ESSENCE
OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD  NETWORK - (Show #
EE-2335 broadcast 06-10-1997) Downloaded from their  Web-Site -
http://www.foodtv.com  Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR
MAD -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com ~or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net  10-03-1997
Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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