Instructions: Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the salt, copper penny, bay leaf and peppercorns. Grab the octopus by the head and dunk the tentacles to just below the head three ...

Oh, to be like a chef, confidently cooking foods to perfection. It seems an elusive dream, but sous vide cooking helps home cooks get chef-level results. Chefs favor the sous vide method, which yields ...

DIY grilled octopus only seems daunting. Here’s how to get tenderize and perfectly char tentacles at home with an easy-to-follow recipe. Octopus is having a moment. The staple of Spanish cafes and ...

This method requires some advance planning, but the results are tender, a little salty, with a combination of Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, herbs and lemon. Instructions: Remove octopus from ...

Coins of sliced tender octopus and fingerling potatoes are simply dressed with olive oil, parsley and lemon. Food editor Leslie Brenner tasted this salad at Bartolotta, an Italian restaurant at the ...

Preheat the oven to 350. Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until light brown, taking care not to burn. Using tongs, carefully add the octopus ...