Angelo's Mom Makes Calamari

My mom's Greek recipe for making calamari (squid):

3-4 packages of frozen squid
Olive oil
1 cup wine (whatever wine you like; she says avoid cheap ones made for cooking)
2 cups tomato sauce
1 bunch parsley
1 large pan
1 spaghetti strainer

Put a large pan on the stove and set the heat to simmer. Put in the frozen squid with no oil and let it warm up. As they warm up the water will drain from them. Pour the calamari into the strainer and let the water drain out. Put the calamari back into the pan and let more water drain and repeat with the strainer. My mom did this three times total, but do it as much as necessary.

When you're done draining water from the calamari, pour olive oil over it in the pan-as much as you like. Chop up the parsley. Then pour one cup of wine (my mom used a Zinfandel), two cups of tomato sauce, and dump in the parsley. Stir it thoroughly, put the lid on it, and let it cook at a simmer for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally so that it doesn't stick to the pan.

I managed to mostly behave during this video, though my mom didn't like me sneezing or belching. And she seemed to go into a trance at how good the finished recipe was, which she made with spaghetti that had basil, garlic powder, and garlic salt. It actually was good. I had two bowls of it.

Edited on Sony Vegas Pro

[mihaelaciornolet]

what i liked best was the prayer your mum made at the end-theres nothing good without Gods blessing.thats why the food made in the monasteries is one of the best.

[brettcotov]

these types of videos are golden. lol so funny

[feliciabarosa]

She can’t pray over her food but you can swear, leave her alone….wonderful lady

[pattygaugler]

Hello Angelo's mom, you're hysterical, cute too. I'm ITALIAN and wanted to let you know I've made my calamari the same as you did. I've fried it, and cooked it in the sauce. So it's not only the Greeks that can make it. I'm 79, thanks for making me smile. Hugs
THANKYOU ANGELOS MOM. ❤

[Hollis_has_questions]

i would add lemon, but that's the only change i'd make. i've never seen calamari that tender! my mouth is watering and i am drooling. also, it's a very very easy recipe to follow. i will definitely be cooking calamari soon.

[TheMariaPopova]

She is awesome will try this recipe tonight. Are there any more videos?

[DRS]

Your mom is the best! She reminds me of my boyfriend, he also says Greeks make the best - everything lol

[yogatron]

love her recipe ! think I'll make it this way !

[axtdc]

I am surprised that there is no more spices like garlic, pepper or anything else, but can't wait to try it!

[NicoXenakisMusic]

I love how excited she gets making her own bowl, haha.

[claudettestorni]

Very nice she is very funny .... I will make now

[sissykirby]

Another wonderful video!! Can I make a request?? Baklava is one of my favorites and was wondering if your mom has her own special recipe?

[aa-ijgm]

My favorite part was when she yelled at you

[familyespinoza]

Your mom is authentic, she said that's no racist.. my mom would say the same things!!!! I totally believe it!!!!

[thatspersonal]

What brand of olive oil does your mom use please?

[jozelclivas]

you Remind me with my Sister inlaw she's also greek and she loves Cooking we also do Catering Sometimes but she also Cook different types of Foods like Asian foods

[feliciabarosa]

Don’t stop her from the sign of the cross.

[charlessotis]

Great recipes.  Your photographer is a pain in the Kolo.

[onemercilessming]

I can vouch for the long, lengthy process of cleaning fresh calimari (squid). However, it was well worth the effort. The recipe was for a calimari pasta salad to be served cold. I loved it. My best friend, however, couldn't handle the tentacles which were, in the recipe, for garnish atop the pasta salad with the calamari body into "rings" within the pasta salad itself.

[sandrapoulakos]

Love, love calamari. Where do you purchase frozen calamari? I've never seen it frozen. I have always used fresh from fish monger such as Dekalb Farmers Market, Decatur, Georgia. Keep your videos coming.