This is a quick-to-make first course when there's no time to cook a whole octopus. Canned octopus from Spain is packed in soya oil and salt, about 4-ounces per can, each can should serve 2 as a first course or 4 as hors d'eouvres. ...
Don’t you just love the artisan breads available now? My favorites are black olive ciabatta and breads made with cheese and herbs. You can turn any basic pizza dough into a crusty loaf with herbs, olives, roasted cherry tomatoes, and cheese. This recipe is my master Italian dough and it makes a terrific roll for muffalatta, sliced and toasted for bruschetta, and ...