You know, a seafood club sandwich isn’t exactly something you see every day. But this one? Totally flips the classic. Instead ...

Celery is a long-season crop and whether it’s a rib submerged in a classic “Beer Mary” on my porch overlooking Lake Michigan’s sweet serenity, or whirled in a cold, creamy soup for my family during ...

Braised baby octopus is a classic dish from Northeastern Italy, often found on tables along the Adriatic coast. And look, ...

The first time I tasted octopus was at a Spanish tapas-style restaurant in Dallas, Texas. The octopus was boiled and then grilled and simply dressed with olive oil and lemon. It was tender, smoky and ...

JAMM AQUINO / [email protected] Chef Mark Noguchi’s Urban Luau dish uses fresh-caught octopus topped with watercress, crema and green onions, served over a ragu sauce. By the way, there are ...

For Bouquet Garni: Tie the herbs with a string or wrap together in cheesecloth. Set aside. For Stew: In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the octopus and cook for 2 to ...

Chef Tip: Most seafood counters will sell the octopus pre-cooked, which is a much easier option. The chef cooks it a few days ahead of time and uses it in a variety of recipes throughout the week.

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 ...

Plans to develop octopus farming in Europe are under attack from a new report which claims this sea animal’s exceptional characteristics make it uniquely unsuitable for intensive farming. The world is ...