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December 15, 2020

How to Cook Polvo/Octopus

Don’t be intimidated by cooking octopus. It’s relatively easy to do. I learned this method from my mother of boiling the octopus in water with only 1 onion and no salt required since the...

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March 10, 2015

Baked Octopus with Potatoes – Polvo Assado com Batatas

Baked Octopus is a must have at Christmas Eve at my home. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of cooking octopus because it’s relatively easy to prepare. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 2 -3...

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September 3, 2013

Octopus Salad – Salada de Polvo

Many of you may of never eaten Octopus, but believe me it’s delicious! I find the taste similar to lobster but the meat is a bit chewier. This recipe is very easy to prepare...

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February 25, 2013

Sunday Dinner at a Portuguese Home

Sunday diner in a Portuguese home means great home cooked meals and lots of it! Below, you’ll find the recipes for the entire meal! It only looks difficult but you can do it! Come...