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Dijon Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp water 1 tsp olive oil 1⁄4 tbsp garlic powder DIRECTIONS combine all ingredients in a bowl and blend well with a whisk. chill overnight

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Cheesy Herb Dressing

INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup yogurt 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated 1⁄4 tsp basil, dry 1 tbsp parsley, dry 1 1⁄2 tsp lemon juice DIRECTIONS combine all ingredients & mix well chill overnight

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Chicken & Mushroom Soup

Servings: 2 Prep Time: 15 mins INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered 4 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped DIRECTIONS bring the chicken stock to a rolling boil and add the chicken and mushrooms. when the soup starts to […]

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Roasted Tomato Soup

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins INGREDIENTS 6 Roma tomatoes, cut in half and seeded 1 large red bell pepper, cut in quarters and seeded 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut in quarters 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1⁄4 tsp salt 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3 cups fat […]

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Beef, Vegetable, Barley Soup (slow cooker)

Servings: 6 (1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hours 30 mins INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup uncooked medium barley 2 cans (14oz each) beef broth 1 cup water 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1 tsp dried marjoram leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 […]

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Steak & Potato Soup (slow cooker)

Servings: 9 (1 1/2 cups each) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hours, 30 mins (in slow cooker) INGREDIENTS 1lb boneless round beef steak 1lb small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (4 cups) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 […]

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Mexican Green Bean Salad

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 1lb green beans 1/2 cup olive oil 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp onion, minced 1 tbsp parsley, minced 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced DIRECTIONS steam the green beans for around 15mins until crisp tender, drain. whisk the remaining ingredients together and pour […]

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Lemon Chicken Salad with Feta

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb chicken breasts 1⁄2 tsp oregano 1⁄2 tsp paprika 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice 4 tsp olive oil 4 cucumbers, peeled, halved, sliced 2 cans tomatoes, diced, drained 4 stalks celery, halved, sliced 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh mint 2 oz crumbled feta cheese […]

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Chinese-Style Chicken Salad

Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 8 oz chicken breasts 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cups bean sprouts 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 carrots, cut into batons 6 baby corn cobs, sliced 2 tsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp of light […]

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Stiff-Legged Deadlifts

The best straight-leg deadlift variations for massive hams and a strong lower back!

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Squats

Squats… the undisputed king of maximal leg development! The difference between mediocre and top-level legs can all come down to how effectively you execute them. The man who arguably has the best wheels in the game breaks down the top exercises for squatting your way to success!

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Straight-Leg Calf Raises

Here are the best exercises for targeting the big meat belly of the calves, the gastrocnemius – perfect your execution and finally add some serious size to your calves!

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