Octopus

This simple salad makes a great lunch dish for a light meal, or as part of a spread with which to welcome guests.

Marinated in garlic, lemon and Greek oregano, this barbecued octopus dish is lip-smackingly good.

Ask the fishmonger to clean the baby octopus for you, or buy prepared baby octopus, instead. Octopus should be cooked quickly over a high heat until they turn opaque;­ over-cooking will toughen them. Note

This tender braised octopus in red wine recipe works well cooked in a cast-iron pot over a low flame.

This plate is ridiculously easy and quick to prepare, yet never fails to impress. The octopus needs just a minute on a hot grill to be cooked to perfection; a generous squeeze of lemon will finish it off beautifully.

Tender braised octopus with spicy chilli rice is an excellent dish for a casual lunch with friends.

The chilli and lime zest marinade add heat to the baby octopus and help tenderise the meat, the chilli and lime dressing adds depth to the flavour of the dish.