Ingredient:

• 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
• 1/2 cup white wine or additional clam juice
• 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• French bread baguette, sliced, optiona