Q. Our favorite Greek restaurant is Greek Islands Taverna. Everything on their menu is great, but the grilled octopus is the best we have ever had. We have tried to make it at home, but it never comes ...

Place octopus, 2 cups of water, vinegar, bay leaves, Greek spice mix, salt and pepper in a large pot. Stir to combine. Cook over medium to medium-low heat at a slow simmer for 45 to 50 minutes. Check ...

1 cup white wine vinegar 1 lemon 8 black peppercorns plus 4 bay leaves 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt, such as kosher or sea salt 1 whole (1 1/2-pounds) octopus, cleaned, see cook’s notes ...

A classic Greek dish, the marinated octopus is perfect for a light lunch. Bring water, vinegar, wine, bay leaves and peppercorns to the boil. Add octopus, cover with a lid and bring back to the boil.

Bring a saucepan (large enough to fit the octopus) of water to the boil. Wash octopus and place in the boiling water together with an onion cut in chunks and 2 bay leaves. Simmer for about 30 - 40 ...

Octopus is a great favorite as an appetizer or meze, and this marinated version is particularly tender. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for several days. Try this easy and ...

TAUNTON — Traditional Greek flavors run deep in Taunton where one family-owned restaurant is serving up braised octopus, stuffed grape leaves and grilled marinated lamb the way their ancestors did in ...

The purple octopus that hung outside the Greek Cusina restaurant in downtown Portland became a city landmark. Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian (Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian) Good morning Southeast and ...

They were holding out for a gyro! Thousands of Brooklynites visited Downtown’s Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s annual Greek Festival last week, where attendees got a taste of ...

The purple octopus appeared in downtown Portland once more Friday when restaurateur Ted Papas led more than 50 relatives, friends and former employees on a Greek Independence Day march from the site ...