Just 3 delicious octopus recipes from a chef. Learn how to prep octopus, steam it to tenderness, make a pressed terrine, and roast it Portuguese-style — all with simple, home-cookable techniques.

Cook the octopus over moderately low heat until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and let the octopus stand in the water for 10 minutes; drain. Cut the octopus into 1/2-inch pieces.

"A Very Chinese Cookbook" by father-and-son coauthors Kevin and Jeffrey Pang shares a collection of more than 100 recipes aimed at making Chinese cooking more accessible for home cooks.

Heat the grill to 400 degrees, with direct heat on a grated grill. Coat the octopus with the ­remaining olive oil; season with salt and ­pepper. Grill the octopus on all sides to create a nice char.

Prepare the olives the day before. Remove the pits from all the olives. Take 200 g of the olives and dry in a low oven at 110ºC overnight. Once these olives are dry, chop them finely and reserve.