Saucy Seafood Surprise (submitted by Greg van Schaik E-Mail) 

Ingredients Part 1:

One whole whack of freshly harvested mussels plus, if desired, a packet of frozen marinara mix or alternatively any damned seafood bits that you like! 

Method Part 1:

1. Fry a couple of onions, a greenpepper and a lot of crushed garlic cloves in olive oil.

2. Prepare mussels normally (i.e. Steam open and extract meat).

3. Stir-fry marinara mix in hot (+ + +) pan with a little oil and garlic (and ginger if you feel adventurous).

4. When done, add mussels and onion mix, to which add the following witches brew….

Ingredients Part 2:
            - 1 cup wine (vintage optional)
            - 1 tin whole peeled tomatoes, chopped fine
            - 1 t tomato paste/puree
            - 1 t sugar
            - black pepper
            - salt (to taste, like everything else)
            - packet of black olives
            - a touch of worcester sauce
            - 1/2 to 1/4 t (depending on your philosophy) of the following:
                        origanum
                        marjoram
                        thyme
                        sweet basil (yes!)
                        Cajun spice
            - dash of allspice (pimento)
            - touch of coriander
            - 1/4 t cumin (jeera)
            - sprinkle of ground ginger
            - splash of tobasco sauce
            - chili - quantity depending on the state of your ring } this is where an element of surprise could creep in!! (the next day)

                                                                                
Method Part2:

1. Cook up for a while, while you sample the aforementioned vintage, and serve on a bed of rice. 

2. Ensure excess moisture is cooked off.

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