The Chopping Block: Recipes from a Bodybuilding Chef

[C.Coronato]

Ok guys. Some of you know, some of you dont. I went to culinary school and was a classically trained chef for a good amount of time. I have since gotten out of it but retained a good amount of knowledge that i would be more than happy to share. Any questions or comments, send em my way. Ill also post up some awesome recipes as I see them too.

[G Diesel]

I'm in for the formula to make that which is bland and tasteless a joy to eat... Looking forward to gaining some knowledge, trunkz.

Peace, G

[Aggression]

I'm in for the formula to make that which is bland and tasteless a joy to eat... Looking forward to gaining some knowledge, trunkz.

Peace, G

Agreed.

After months of plain chicken breast dabbed with BBQ sauce and plain sweet potatoes, I'm in need of some good tricks to keep it interesting.

[fenix237]

TTL's, i was wondering if you could clear up confusion regarding cuts of beef. there are several cuts of beef that i thought were lean, but when i read the fat contant i was surprised how fatty they were. if you could give us some recommendations of cuts of red meat and simple healthy recipes in preparing them, that would help a lot of us out!

i appreciate any idea and info!

thnx! -BRP

[C.Coronato]

Agreed.

After months of plain chicken breast dabbed with BBQ sauce and plain sweet potatoes, I'm in need of some good tricks to keep it interesting.

Well to touch on that brother. Hit the chicken with any ms. dash. They now have marinades that are low cal and no sodium. Hit it with your favorite veg and cut it into strips. Use a light amount of EVOO and saute everything together. Serve it over brown rice. One of the biggest misconceptions is that everyone has to eat plain chicken, plain turkey, plain beef. Check out your local supermarket and pick up spices, and few seasonings. Spices are all natural and most dont have calories, sodium, or fat. The only time i pull all that is the 2 weeks prior to my show. Hot sauce and Mustard are my saviors during show season. Sweet potatoes can me stacked up with cinnamon for one, which adds great flavor, you can always add a little splenda or your sugar or choice to sweeten them up a bit. I like to mash mine and hit it with some white pepper and a small amount of salt. No harm there brother. Peel em, boil em, mash em. Remember to always start with cold water with any root veg.

[McFly]

after cooking up a delicious meal, how can I make my dishes vanish like they do on those cooking shows??? hahaha I really hate cleaning up after cooking!

looking forward to what you might bless us with....sign me up for some bulk cooking simple but tasty recipes.....I like to cook once and make it last a few days....

[C.Coronato]

TTL's, i was wondering if you could clear up confusion regarding cuts of beef. there are several cuts of beef that i thought were lean, but when i read the fat contant i was surprised how fatty they were. if you could give us some recommendations of cuts of red meat and simple healthy recipes in preparing them, that would help a lot of us out!

i appreciate any idea and info!

thnx! -BRP

Sure brother. Ok i know theres SO many different cuts of beef and it does get confusing. Remember, 99% lean beef does not always equal 99% lean chicken breast. The % is obviously the % of fat to calories. If the beef has 200 calories, and the chicken has 100 calories. The fat could both be 99% lean but the beef would still have more fat. But ok moving on .. Lean Cuts of meat in order :

Eye Round
Top Round
Round Tip
Top Sirloin
Bottom Round
Top Loin
Tenderloin

Obviously you can cut that down alot by just trimming off the fat before you cook it, Stick to dry cooking measures such as baking, broiling, roasting, braising or/and grilling.

[ghost]

after cooking up a delicious meal, how can I make my dishes vanish like they do on those cooking shows??? hahaha I really hate cleaning up after cooking!

looking forward to what you might bless us with....sign me up for some bulk cooking simple but tasty recipes.....I like to cook once and make it last a few days....

ooooo i want to know the answer to that one too! I usually just hand em to the wife. haha.

[C.Coronato]

Great Beef recipes :


Oriental Beef and Broccoli with noodles
Ingredients:
1 1/4 lb boneless beef top round or top sirloin steak, cut 1-inch thick
Oriental Type Seasoning
1 lb. Whole Grain Spaghetti
2 tsp plain flavor protein isolate (replaces cornstarch if you don't plain flavor isolate)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated orange rind (optional)

Directions:
Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine Oriental seasoning from ramen noodles with isolate and 1/2 cup water in large bowl. Add beef; toss. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots 1 minute. Add noodles and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove; keep warm. Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drain beef, discarding marinade. Stir-fry half of beef 1 to 2 minutes or until outside of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with orange rind.

-- McFly. This serves four, so in our case probably two. Double or triple the recipe to get bigger batches of things.

Crockpot Chicken and Chili

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound of beef tips (stew meat)
16 oz can of chili beans, not drained
14 oz can of dark red kidney beans
14 oz can of black beans
16 oz jar of mild salsa
2 diced tomatoes
1 diced bell pepper
16 oz tub of fat free sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheese - Fat free

Method
Brown ground chicken and steak tips (stew meat). Drain well and place in
crock pot. Add all ingredients except sour cream. Allow to cook on low
for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Before serving add entire 16 oz
tub of sour cream to crock pot. Serve hot and top with cheddar cheese.

--Nice and easier and sure filling. That right there is a serious bulk food.

[C.Coronato]

McFly - heres another you might like.

Grilled Chicken Parm -

2 pounds thin cut chicken breast, cutlets
Salt and pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small yellow skinned onion, finely chopped
28-oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, thinly sliced

Heat outdoor grill to high. Season chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to keep it from sticking. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side and transfer to a foil covered platter to hold. While chicken cooks, make sauce. Place a medium pot on the stove over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and chopped onions. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Add tomatoes and heat through, 2 minutes. Wilt in the basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Preheat the broiler to high. Layer the chicken with fire roasted sauce in a casserole dish. Top the casserole with Parmigiano and mozzarella. Brown the casserole under the broiler 3 minutes.

[McFly]

thanks bro!

that chilli and the chicken parm looks on point....might be time for me to mix it up the kitchen this weekend....

[C.Coronato]

Ill be adding more daily brother. This is something that i was not so passionate about to work for, ad the industry is full of bosses who dont know salt from pepper and reep all the benefits of the hard work back of house guys. But its a big hobby i guess you can say. Once summer comes, you better believe im grilling all night homie. We should have an outdoor ABC event haha and have massive amounts of food at all times. I also like to bake too, so once im off season ill have some good shit around. Keep this thread on lock. Big things.

[dannynb]

Damn...gonna have to try those....

Last year when dieting down for my shows....spices and seasonings helped out ALOT. I learned to get really creative. Looking forward to seeing what ya post up bro.

[C.Coronato]

Damn...gonna have to try those....

Last year when dieting down for my shows....spices and seasonings helped out ALOT. I learned to get really creative. Looking forward to seeing what ya post up bro.

Yes sir. Thats one thing many guys miss out on. They think only bland plain chicken. Man spices, hot sauce, and mustard, keep me alive. I dont know if i could do it with plain everything. The two weeks alone when everything is cut is bad enough. Thanks for stopping by brother.

[Aggression]

that chilli and the chicken parm looks on point....might be time for me to mix it up the kitchen this weekend....

x2 on that McFly. I'm definitely going to be cooking up some of that chili.

[dannynb]

Yes sir. Thats one thing many guys miss out on. They think only bland plain chicken. Man spices, hot sauce, and mustard, keep me alive. I dont know if i could do it with plain everything. The two weeks alone when everything is cut is bad enough. Thanks for stopping by brother.

No prob...I'm def tuned to see what ya got up under your sleeve.

[fenix237]

excellent TTL's- getting hungry just reading those recipes!!! i look forward to visiting this sight for more good stuff!

[ghost]

Crockpot Chicken and Chili

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound of beef tips (stew meat)
16 oz can of chili beans, not drained
14 oz can of dark red kidney beans
14 oz can of black beans
16 oz jar of mild salsa
2 diced tomatoes
1 diced bell pepper
16 oz tub of fat free sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheese - Fat free

Method
Brown ground chicken and steak tips (stew meat). Drain well and place in
crock pot. Add all ingredients except sour cream. Allow to cook on low
for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Before serving add entire 16 oz
tub of sour cream to crock pot. Serve hot and top with cheddar cheese.

--Nice and easier and sure filling. That right there is a serious bulk food.

Looks like i know what is for dinner. this sounds amazing!!

Thanks for posting all of these up brother!

[C.Coronato]

I just noticed i put ground chicken in the ingredient list and ground turkey for making it. In reality you can use either!

[GJN5002]

hey treetrunks, any suggestions on a zero to low carb meal I could make that my girlfriend would also eat. She puts up with me dieting and Id like to cook a dinner we both could enjoy. thanks bro