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Estadio, on bustling 14th street in Logan Circle, has one of the hottest Spanish menus in DC -- featuring delicious tapas and cocktails. Executive Chef Rufino Bautista, shares one of the award-winning ...

This method requires some advance planning, but the results are tender, a little salty, with a combination of Mediterranean flavors from the garlic, herbs and lemon. Instructions: Remove octopus from ...

Soup’s on! And it’s super fun when you serve it in penguin or octopus-shaped bread bowls. The best part is there’s no bread-making experience necessary — just shape and bake! There’s still plenty of ...

Wash and clean the octopus well, removing all the dirt and ink from it. Place the octopus in a pressure cooker and pour in the water. Cook for about 25 minutes or until the octopus is soft. Remove ...

Celery is a long-season crop and whether it’s a rib submerged in a classic “Beer Mary” on my porch overlooking Lake Michigan’s sweet serenity, or whirled in a cold, creamy soup for my family during ...