There’s something about grilled octopus that feels instantly transportive—like you’re sitting seaside in a little taverna ...

“You can’t cook an octopus at home, unless you have an Italian grandmother and an entire Sunday,” Bissonnette said. And Greek, grilled octopus is on the menu for photographer John Watkins ...

Add the garlic and sauté until light brown, taking care not to burn. Using tongs, carefully add the octopus and red-pepper flakes (make sure the octopus is dry or it will splatter in the oil ...