Despite its chewy reputation, squid is a fantastic, textural vehicle for a raft of flavours. As this squid recipe collection proves, the sea-dwelling cephalopod can star in anything from paella and pasta to sandwiches and salads – and that's when you're not putting together a classic plate of salt and pepper squid or giving it a couple of spins over a grill a la Clayton Wells.

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