Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A grilled octopus served with asparagus on a plate. - Larisa Blinova/Shutterstock An octopus cooked just right is perfectly tender ...

A massive one meter octopus paired with vegetables in a way that feels cinematic. The contrast is wild and slightly intimidating. This is cooking with presence. The octopus dominates the plate.

For all but the most experienced or merely cavalier among us, octopus can be pretty tricky to make at home. Whether you're grilling, sauteing, or giving your mollusk the sous vide treatment, it always ...