Authentic Italian Frutti di Mare Seafood Recipe

Italian seafood pasta with mussels, clams, and tomato sauce

Frutti di mare is one of those dishes that I have to order when I see it on the menu. It’s also a dish I make when I want something that feels a little fancy but still simple in its technique.  It’s a true “fruit of the sea” dish in every sense, built around a […]

Quick and Easy Spicy Sauteed Squid Recipe

sauteed squid

When I’m in Whole Foods I always check out the seafood counter to see if they have fresh squid. I love a good sautèed calamari dish. It’s quick, easy and pretty healthy. Here’s how I usually make it.

How to Clean and Prepare Fresh Squid for Calamari

how to clean calamari

As a Rhode Islander, I eat a lot of squid. It’s an item on most restaurant menus, typically as Rhode Island calamari.  Rhode Island, often referred to as the “squid capital of the world,” is a major hub for squid fishing, contributing to 54% of the squid landings in the Northeast. This dish, typically served […]

Easy Crispy Baked Calamari Recipe: In Your Oven

Baked Calamari Recipe

Who would’ve thought that squid rings, one of the greatest foods of all time, didn’t need any deep frying to be delicious? That’s right, all you need is a baking sheet, calamari rings, and a few other simple ingredients and you have what just may be the best calamari recipe there is. Your browser does […]