Celebrity chef Bobby Flay at a live cooking demonstraton. - Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images For all but the most experienced or merely cavalier among us, octopus can be pretty tricky to make at home.

Bring all ingredients except octopus to a simmer. Add octopus and turn off heat. Let stand for 8 minutes the remove octopus and chill. Once chilled cut tentacles off and toss with olive oil salt and ...

This method requires some advance planning, but the results are tender, a little salty, with a combination of Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, herbs and lemon. Instructions: Remove octopus from ...

Pasta alla Luciana, originates in Naples, combining tender baby octopus with capers and black olives. The salty flavours of the ocean mixed with sweet tomatoes and the crunch of olives will take you ...