Are there two more ancient-looking sea creatures than octopus and squid? And two creatures that American home cooks are less willing to tackle? Sure, you’ll order fried calamari as an appetizer with a ...

Next time you open a bottle of wine, you might want to hold onto that cork. According to Brian Laird, chef/co-owner of Sarto’s, the new restaurant in Jefferson Park that I review this week, the little ...

An octopus cooked just right is perfectly tender and flavorful enough to be served on its own or alongside salads, potatoes, or greens. However, cooking octopus isn't always smooth sailing, and not ...

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 ...

Is it just us or is octopus showing up on everyone’s menu these days? We love an eight-legged cephalopod for dinner and are always looking for a great, easy way to prepare it. It doesn’t get too much ...

Move over Brussels sprouts, kale and quinoa. The hottest ingredient on restaurant menus in San Antonio is octopus. Yes, the Mediterranean staple that also has a home in Asian and Latin American ...

Ernesto Delgado’s new restaurant isn’t quite like anything else in Sacramento’s dining scene — especially when it comes to the method of cooking. Octopus Baja is Delgado’s ode to historic spice trade ...