Miscellaneous with sprigs

1 lb mussels , cleaned 1 cup dry white wine 1 large Spanish onion , diced (about 2 cups) 1 sprig thyme 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided (or other neutral[...]

8 scallops 1 lemon, zest of 1 dash safflower oil 1 shallots or 1 onion , finely chopped 1 lb very ripe tomatoes , quartered or 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes[...]

60 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved 1/2 cup olive oil 2 1/2 red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped 2 large white onions, finely[...]

Clam Chowder Sauce 5 3/4 cups bottled clam juice 5 pounds littleneck clams 1/4 cup flour 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 shallots, sliced (1/4 inch) 2 ribs diced[...]