octopus – getBready

11AUG

Octopus and potato salad

Some of us has a favorite recipe, other people love the latest fashion variation, or a home tradition on how to cook it… but we all agree on one thing: when summer arrives it’s time for octopuses’ salad! Here’s my recipe! just a handful of ingredients and a tip on how to serve it: […]

20JUN

Spicy mussels and musky octopus stew

If I had to describe love with a recipe I think I’d choose a fish soup. Maybe because I miss the sea… Or perhaps because I really love doing the “scarpetta” (= dip a piece of bread into the sauce) that is a symbol of Italian cooking traditions . Actually I don’t know, but let […]

05JAN

Stewed octopus (“alla luciana”)

Anyone who knows me knows that I really L-O-V-E stewed preparations, especially those with fish: so juicy and succulent, ideal for “scarpetta”! The best way to cook octopus, a very tender and even unexpectedly lean fish, is stew with tomato, olives and capers. Ode to Naples and its food! The so-called “luciana-style octopus” doesn’t refer […]

25JUL

Baby octopus tomato stew

Baby octopus stew recalls me summer holidays! It’s a delicious fish soup recipe, typical of South Italy where tomato and fish are excellent products. SERVES 2 PEOPLE READY IN 50′ INGREDIENTS 4-5 musky octopus, clean 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon onion, chopped 2 cups mashed tomatoes 1 small piece […]

23DEC

Grilled octopus with parsley cream

I love octopus. SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 50’ INGREDIENTS 1 octopus (about 2 lb), cleaned 2 US quart water 1 carrot, sliced parsley to taste ½ onion 1 stick celery 4 potatoes 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to […]