Recipe Roundup: Mediterranean Seafood Supper
Anya Hoffman
Recipe for Braised Octopus Salad with Capers and Preserved Lemon, adapted by the James Beard Foundation
Perfect for a weeknight dinner party, this four-course, fish-focused dinner is impressive and surprisingly easy to pull off.
Basque-Style Steamed Clams with Chorizo
Serve this fragrant bowl of brothy clams with a hunk of crusty bread for dipping.
Braised Octopus Salad with Capers and Preserved Lemon
The secret to preparing perfectly tender octopus? Many cooks believe adding a wine cork (or four) to the braising liquid does the trick.
Slow-Baked Halibut with Cauliflower and Sicilian Pistachios
Crunchy pistachios and a sherry vinaigrette turn this deliciously tender halibut into a standout dish.
Adapted from Cooking with Italian Grandmothers by Jessica Theroux, these buttery cookies combine the earthy taste of walnuts with spicy black peppercorns.