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 ...

Part 3 of an interview with Massimiliano Conti, chef of La Ciccia. Part one of the interview is here. Read part two here. All too often, octopus becomes rubbery when cooked and thus intimidates those ...

Instructions: Bring 12 cups of the water to a boil in a large stockpot set over high heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and submerge the octopuses in the boiling water. When the water ...