North Sea Mussels in Creamy Mustard and Cider with Crusty Bread
This steamed dish pairs mussels, cleaned with dry cider, Dijon mustard and crusty bread. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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