Steamed Mussels

1 quart fresh mussels, cleaned 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon saffron 2 shallots , chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley , finely chopped 1 lemon , halved 1 In a[...]

4 garlic cloves , coarsely chopped 2 Thai chiles, thickly sliced 1 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger , peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup cilantro leaf 1 lime,[...]

2 teaspoons olive oil 2 1/4 cups vertically sliced onions (1 medium) 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 garlic clove[...]