If there’s one thing I learned during a weekend trip to Las Vegas — other than not to play slots after midnight — it’s that shrimp cocktail there is a big deal. Walk into any old-school casino lounge and you’ll find it on the menu: icy-cold shrimp, a bold, horseradish-kissed cocktail sauce, and mayb...

I first had mussels grilled over an open flame at a beach cookout — just mussels, garlic, butter, and a few slices of crusty bread. It felt so rustic and so right. Now, I grill them on my back porch anytime I want something simple that still feels like a treat. These are my go-to when I want a fun s...