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Seppie
There's lots one can do with cuttlefish!

Standbys

Boiled Octopus
How to make sure it's tender every time.
Difficulty: Easy

Cuttlefish and Greens: Seppie in Inzimino
A traditional Tuscan recipe for cuttlefish (or octopus) with greens.
Difficulty: Easy

Cuttlfish with Peas: Seppie Coi Piselli
Cuttlefish and peas work very well, and are one of the most classic Italian fish dishes.
Difficulty: Moderate

Cuttlefish with their Ink, Venetian Style: Seppie Nere alla Veneziana
A Venetian standby, cuttlefish with their ink.
Difficulty: Moderate

Octopus Salad: Insalata di Polpo
No greens involved in this octopus salad (just the octopus), but it is nice.
Difficulty: Easy

Stuffed Cuttlefish: Seppie Ripiene
Stuffed cuttlefish, the perfect way to warm your kitchen and your table in winter.
Difficulty: Moderate

Other Recipes

Farro with Cuttlefish: Farro al Nero di Seppia
A tasty grain-based dish with squid and squid ink.
Difficulty: Easy

Fried Calamari, Lemon and Chilies
A tasty, lively recipe for 2 from my review of Erica De Mane's Flavors of Southern Italy.

Hot Cuttlefish: Seppioline ai Peperoncini
Chile peppers give these cuttlefish a zesty zing.
Difficulty: Easy

Octopus Salad: Insalata di Polpo
Octopus works nicely with potatoes and pomegranates in this salad.
Difficulty: Easy

Pickled Octopus: Polpi all'Aceto
Quick and simple.
Difficulty: Easy

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