2 lb. frozen mussel meats
1 c. sour cream
1/3 c. honey-cup mustard
1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 sm. shallot, chopped
Gourmet crackers (approximately 100)

Allow frozen mussel meats to thaw for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, honey-cup mustard, basil, and shallot in a small bowl and blend well. Refrigerate.

Each hors d'oeuvre requires 1 cracker, 1 mussel meat and 1 teaspoon of sauce. Place 1/2 teaspoon of sauce on cracker, then place mussel meat on that sauce and cover meat with the other 1/2 teaspoon of sauce. Garnish with tiny piece of red pepper or sprig of parsley. Makes a wonderful appetizer.