Marinated Octopus, Artichokes with Focaccia

Place yeast in the stand mixer bowl. Add water and stir until yeast blooms. Approximately 1 minute.

Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and rosemary. Using a dough hook, mix all ingredients on low until dough is smooth and elastic, approximately 8-12 minutes.

Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place dough in bowl to proof until dough has doubled in size. Approximately 45 minutes.

Grease a large roasting tray with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Punch dough to deflate and place in large roasting tray.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Remove dough from fridge and preheat oven to 365 F.

Press top of dough with fingers. Set aside in a warm place to proof until dough doubles in volume.

Brush top of dough with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle rosemary.

Place in oven to bake until golden and cooked. Approximately, 40 minutes.

Set aside to cool before slicing.

Place juice of ½ lemon, water, flour and salt in a pot over medium heat.

Add artichokes and simmer until tender, approximately 30-40 minutes. Set aside and cool in liquid.

Add artichokes and simmer until tender, approximately 30-40 minutes. Set aside and cool in liquid.

Place olive oil, remaining lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley in a bowl. Add artichoke hearts, season with salt and toss.

Set aside until assembly.

Place red onion and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Toss and set aside until onion softens, approximately 1 hour.

Rinse onion under cold water to remove salt. Pat dry.

Place onions, sugar, remaining salt and lemon in a bowl. Toss and set aside until assembly.

Place honey in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook until honey becomes runny.

Deglaze with Marsala.

Remove from heat, add chili and season with salt. Set aside until assembling Marinated Octopus.

Heat grill to medium heat. Brush grill with olive oil and season octopus with salt and pepper.

Place octopus on grill until lightly marked on all sides, approximately 2 minutes.

Remove octopus from heat and toss with 2 teaspoons of Chili Honey.

Place 1 piece of Marinated Octopus in a small bowl. Layer 1 piece of cucumber on top followed by another piece of Marinated Octopus.

Top with Pickled Onion and garnish with 1 teaspoon of Chili Honey.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, a drop of lemon juice and serve.

Place Foccacia on a large serving platter.

Place Marinated Artichokes in a small bowl and serve.