Treated right, the cephalopod produces beautifully tender results. Don’t be perturbed by cooking calamari or squid dishes as we have ample recipes that walk you through how to cook calamari so it’s ...

The tentacles and squid body can both be used in cooking. Squid must either be cooked very quickly or for a very long time, otherwise it will be tough. Cooked properly, it will be sweet and tender.

Add pineapple, ½ cup cilantro, jalapeño and a little less than half the garlic; cook until garlic softens ... set a cast-iron pan over high heat. Pat squid very dry, inside and out, and thread ...

Most squids used in calamari recipes are relatively small, allowing chefs to prepare the whole body instead of using bits and pieces for cooking. In most cases, the exact species of squid used for ...

Many of these sour ingredients, such as kamias/bilimbi, are difficult to source outside the Philippines, so for this recipe ... continue to cook until they’re done. Add the squid then stir ...

Add the calamari and cook for 2 to 3 minutes ... Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper before serving. Recipe courtesy of Robin Takes 5 by Robin Miller/Andrews McMeel ...