Sharing recipes is time-honored tradition for many families who pass culinary records down through the generations. That practice is especially true for families who stay in the food business. All of ...

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 ...

But cook squid long enough and it once again will soften, this time to a marvelous silky texture as compared with its toothsome firmness when quickly blanched. You'll hear slight variations on this, ...

1. Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in a pot of simmering water fitted with a steamer or rack. Steam until tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Remove the sausage meat from the skin and ...

Squid jigging is a nightly affair during fall and winter, and it has gotten off to a rather productive early start along the piers and marinas of Puget Sound. This week, chef Tom Douglas (owner of ...

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Start by making the spinach stuffing. Place a large pot of boiling water on the heat and add the spinach. Blanch for 30 seconds, then strain. When the strained spinach has cooled slightly, squeeze any ...

Calamari is the pluralized version of calamaro, the Italian word for squid. It has a mild flavor, chewy texture, and is sold fresh or frozen at fish markets and grocery stores. Calamari is often deep ...