Fresh mussels are very easy to cook, you only need a small amount of liquid for steaming. 1. Begin by washing the mussels in clean water and discard any shells that do not close.  You can also remove any beards or barnacles. 2. Heat a deep wide pot before adding the drained mussels, once hear the water beginning to sizzle, add 25ml of liquid to begin the steaming process. The mussels will release their own juices once they open up. 3. Place the lid of the pot and cook for 5 minutes on high heat. Give the pot a gentle shake halfway through to make sure that all mussels cook through. 4. Cook for up to 1-2 minutes longer if a number of mussels remained closed. After this point, discard any that do not open. 5. Serve mussels. Mussels can be steamed in water, or with a couple of extra minutes of work, you can fry onion, bacon and garlic to add flavour. You can also use white wine or even a shot of brandy for the 25ml of liquid. You can then finish by adding single cream to make the dish more satisfying.