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 ...

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay at a live cooking demonstraton. - Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images For all but the most experienced or merely cavalier among us, octopus can be pretty tricky to make at home.

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.

An octopus cooked just right is perfectly tender and flavorful enough to be served on its own or alongside salads, potatoes, ...