Squid: It’s not like you can smell the freshness, or smell the ocean in a fried calamari. But it should not have an off-putting smell. Should have a good chew: soft but not rubbery. • Breading/batter: ...

Crispy, sweet, salty, and snackable, fried calamari is a go-to appetizer for good reason, but have you ever thought to eat squid for your main course? You can actually enjoy an entire calamari steak.

Dan Rinaldi, a firefighter in Providence, Rhode Island, leaned on his state’s fresh seafood for this dish. He says battered squid tossed with hot cherry peppers is a great representation of where he ...

This image shows a recipe for Rhode Island–Style Fried Calamari by Dan Rinaldi, a firefighter in Providence, R.I., from “The Great American Recipe Cookbook," a new PBS series that gathers 10 home ...

This image shows a recipe for Rhode IslandStyle Fried Calamari by Dan Rinaldi, a firefighter in Providence, R.I., from The Great American Recipe Cookbook," a new PBS series that gathers 10 home cooks ...

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