L.A. Times - Food & Dining

So many ways to chill
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:20:07 -0700
This May 2007 article argued that you can dress 'em up or dress 'em down, but one thing is certain: In a quick and easy salad or an elegant, four-part dessert, cucumbers are simply the coolest things around. Who doesn't love a cucumber?
Cookbook politics: Democrats, Republicans in the kitchen
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Out on the fringes of the campaign trail, the partisan cookbook is a perennial candidate. Want a cookie? "NOT ONLY do I eat, I also am a Democrat," wrote Frank Sinatra in an intro to 1960's "Many Happy Returns: The Democrats' Cook Book, or How to Cook a G.O.P. Goose" (the sales of which helped buy TV air time for candidates). "Not only should every Democrat own a copy of this book, but he should load up all his or her friends, and even smuggle some copies into Pasadena and other points where the enemy is strong and square."
Los Angeles taco trucks can stay put again
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
A judge overturns a recent county supervisors' rule limiting how long the mobile food vendors can remain parked in one spot. Taco trucks are back in full force -- at least for now.

 

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Alaska Octopus Gumbo - Made with octopus, tomatoes, and okra; served over rice. From Arielle's Recipe Archives.

404 BBQ Octopus with Caper and Lemon - Could be made with cuttlefish, squid pieces, or green prawns.

Braised Octopus - Cooked with onion, tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, basil, and white wine.
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404 Braised Octopus with Tomato and Artichokes - Serve with cooked pasta or rice.

404 Bruno's Hockey Shop - Explains the Detroit Red Wings tradition of throwing octopi on the ice and presents several recipes.
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404 Fried Octopus - Suggests serving with a Greek salad.

Grilled Octopus with Pepper and Olive Salad - From chef Jim Botsacos of Molyvos, New York, New York.
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Grilled Octopus with Vinegar - Recipe from chef Vasilios Milios of the Hotel Saint George Lycabettus in Athens, Greece.
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Octopus alla La Risacca - From a restaurant in Milan, Italy.

Octopus Cooked In Wine - Octopus sauteed with onions and wine. From Arielle's Recipe Archives.
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Octopus Pilaf - Seasoned with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and oregano.

Octopus Recipes - Collection includes Braised Octopus, Octopus Pasta, and Baby Octopus Spiedini With Beet Green Salad.

Octopus Recipes - Collection includes Greek Casseroled Octopus, Octopus Fritters, and Octopus Salad.
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Octopus Recipes - Recipes include Chilli Lemon Octopus, Pulpo a la Gallega, and Octopus Meze.
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Octopus recipes - Presents two recipes: Octopus in Red Wine and Pickled Octopus.

Octopus Stewed in Red Wine - Portuguese recipe. Suggests serving with Port wine.
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Octopus with Elbow Macaroni - Includes a photo of the dish.
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Octopus with Garlic (Polipi Veraci All'aglio) - Seasoned with, a bay leaf, cumin, salt, green pepper, rosemary leaves, and parsley.

Octopus with Green Olives - Mediterranean style dish.
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Octopus with Ouzo and Black Olives - Recipe from Krinos Foods.
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Octopus with Paprika - This dish can also be served as an appetizer for drinking ouzo. It is also considered a lenten dish, suitable for those who are fasting.
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404 Octopus with Smoked Paprika - Served as finger food or as part of a tapas plate with drinks.

Octopus with Spinach - Offers a variation using yogurt instead of tomatoes.
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Oktapodi Toursi (Pickled Octopus) - From a Taste Of The Greek Islands by Pamela Westland.

Quick and Easy Octopus - Made with peppercorns, bay leaves, and olive oil.
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Roasted Octopus - Serve drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil, or a light citrus vinaigrette.

Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) - Made with chopped boiled octopus, pickled ginger, scallions, and rice crispies.
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