Mussel and Potato Hotpot

Mussels are still the best value in seafood, and a rare example of how farming can improve the product; I find farmed mussels need less cleaning, their flavour is unimpaired, and they are available all year round. This recipe makes a substantial and tasty meal, with a layer of mussels and bacon sandwiched between sliced potatoes and onions. The dish comes from Darina Allen, of Ballymaloe Cookery School fame, bu