Mediterranean Highlights

Yes, octopi have beaks. Well, at least the best ones do...the ones Chef John DeLucie uses for his Mediterranean masterpiece. Octopus doesn't have to be as exclusive as The Waverly Inn although it can be just as good when it comes from Mylo Gourmet. He removes the center and magically, a properly charred octopus takes the shape of a starfish. Who wouldn't be hooked? With olives the size of plums and a side of Chef DeLucie, octopus could easily become the new chicken.

Chef Jason Hill demonstrates how to make olive butter. This kalamata olive butter recipe is delicious served on toasted sourdough or crackers.

Learn how to cook Mediterranean style halibut with this recipe

Watch as Jackie Plants shows you how to make hummus with a twist.

Chef John Simmons prepares Summer Salad, with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olive Oil and Crostini)

Making this braided egg bread from scratch is worth the effort.

Annick Robinson goes to the local market to find out how to pick an octopus and heads back to the kitchen to learn how to properly cook it.

International chef Amy Riolo demonstrates how to make spiced Greek yogurt with caramelized apricots and honey.

How does salad sound for dinner? No groans, just give it a chance. We have a healthy and delicious salad recipe from the geniuses behind Just Salad.

In the second part of the video, we learn how to prepare the seafood for Spanish paella

P. Allen Smith shows how to make black soy bean Hummus.

Learn how to make grilled clams and mussels. Visit www.summerkitchen.tv to experience a new video cookbook with delicious summertime recipes, perfect for your picnic basket or backyard BBQ table.

Learn how to make Mediterranean Paella with Chef Billy Parisi.