tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272633184561276044.post5702578963030333972..comments2023-08-10T09:29:29.837-04:00Comments on Melissa Cooks Gourmet: Grilled Octopus with Oregano, and Asian Cucumber Ribbon SaladUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272633184561276044.post-65194115292428066022012-02-13T13:38:42.800-05:002012-02-13T13:38:42.800-05:00The octopus dish looks amazing - there's somet...The octopus dish looks amazing - there's something very satisfying about seeing meat (of almost any type) being cooked on a grill like that. I can almost smell it :)Kimhttp://www.does-p90x-work.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272633184561276044.post-28263701910346607822008-07-30T07:08:00.000-04:002008-07-30T07:08:00.000-04:00You know, the recipe called for 2-lb. octopus, but...You know, the recipe called for 2-lb. octopus, but the only thing my fish guy had was a 4 lb. fella. On consideration, maybe I should have doubled things like the parboiling time.<BR/><BR/>They are leeks! Grilling them makes them wonderfully tender, and it couldn't be easier. :-) Just leave a little of the root end on so it stays in one piece.Melissa Bach Palladinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022691694124423609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6272633184561276044.post-86183209185957501632008-07-29T21:05:00.000-04:002008-07-29T21:05:00.000-04:00Yeah, I'm in Japan and eating a LOT of grilled oct...Yeah, I'm in Japan and eating a LOT of grilled octopus--the little octopi are a lot more tender :)<BR/><BR/>And are those leeks you are grilling? I've never had grilled leeks...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796087456990185603noreply@blogger.com