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Build Muscle the Irvine Way

There are tons of celebrity chefs out there that flaunt their fancy recipes around, but not many are as physically inclined as Chef Robert Irvine. This killer cook looked up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and aspired to have a similar physique to the bodybuilding legend. Ultimately, Irvine never became a bodybuilder, but he is renowned as the fittest chef on the planet. Take a quick scroll through some of his best recipes. 

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Build Muscle the Irvine Way

There are tons of celebrity chefs out there that flaunt their fancy recipes around, but not many are as physically inclined as Chef Robert Irvine. This killer cook looked up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and aspired to have a similar physique to the bodybuilding legend. 

Ultimately, Irvine never became a bodybuilder, but he is renowned as the fittest chef on the planet. Take a quick scroll through some of his best recipes. 

Sesame Shrimp and Nuts Salad

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Chicken Ropa Stew

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Prince Edward Mussels

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Pork Burger

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Chicken Skewers

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Wild Mushroom and Butternut Barlotto

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Pasta Fagioli

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Pork Tenderloin Appetizers

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Snapper Crudo

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Seared Rib Eye, Salsa Verde, & Dirty Rice

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