Dx!... Looking for your "Human Chow"

Hey Dx,
I was hoping you could re-post about your "Human Chow" concoction.
If I remember correctly, it might be something that I'd like to give a try, now.

Thanks in advance

Be Well,
A.J.

AJ, I'm on another computer now so not on this hard drive... but will look for it... found this 'online' http://www.renewedreflections.com/gastric-bypass-recipes/sou ps-appetizers/creamy-chicken-salad-spread  Will look for the other..... Best Wishes- Dx

AJ, Dave had my 'mix' for Breakfast stuff, but- My Real “Human Chow” is another recipe, not a yogurt Breakfast thing But a lunch/diner/snack stuff…. I have a recipe- My son refers to this as HUMAN CHOW, Because it was one of my staples, In the same way that Dog Chow is for our dog. I make one batch and separate it Into re-used yogurt containers And pop them in the freezer. Each one holds just over ½ cup. When I’m ready to eat, I pop the top off of the yogurt cup Put the whole thing on a saucer Up-Side-Down, and defrost In the microwave. Once it is de-frosted, Very quick for half a cup, I pull the container off and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Serve it with a couple of olives or slices of tomato. (which would add some more low-glycemic carbs) Each serving of this size has approx. 5gms Carbs, 19gms Protein, 8gms fiber, And just under 300 calories. Here’s the recipe-- 2 lbs Laura Lean Ground Sirloin 1 lb Bag of frozen Peas & Carrots Mixed 4 Stalks of Celery (just individuals not the whole bunches) 1 Large White or Red Onion 1 Cup fine diced Mushrooms ¾ Cup of Textured Vegetable Protein (Red’s Mill available at Kroger) 1 to ¼ Cups Skim Milk or mixture of Skim Milk and Soy Milk. 4 Table spoons of Good Olive Oil 2 Table spoons of minced Garlic (1 if using fresh) 2 Tablespoons of Fresh Ground Flaxseed. 2 ½ to 3 Tablespoons of Flour 1 to 2 Teaspoons of Fresh Ground Black Pepper 4 Tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce 1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder Salt to taste (Pimento and Green Onion Optional, but recommended) In a Large Skillet put 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, …With Onions & Celery …Sautee until soft …Add to this the Ground Sirloin, Garlic & Mushrooms …Just as it is starting to brown add ½ of the Worcestershire Sauce. …As this Further browns add ½ of the pepper and the onion powder. …Get this Really Brown, don’t over stir, …Allow some Caramelizing Action When fully Browned, …Remove and Drain in a colander and rinse briefly w/ ho****er. In separate pot, bring Peas and Carrots to a boil in as little water as possible …(or use some stock/broth if you’ve got it) …At boil remove from heat and add Texture Vegetable Protein …And add remaining Worcestershire Sauce …Allow Peas and Carrots to sit while TVP soaks up Liquid. Return Skillet to Heat and set on high. …Add remaining Olive Oil and the Flour, making a Rue. …Allow it to get to be Golden in color, not too dark, but As if for Gravy. Add Milk and stir quickly with spatula to prevent lumps …As this mixture begins to thicken. …Add remaining Pepper and salt to taste. …It should resemble Thick Home-style gravy. Return Meat and sautéed Vegetables to this sauce. Drain Peas, Carrots & TVP and add to mixture. Add Ground Flaxseed. Simmer until Quite Thick. Remove from heat and pour into Containers. Allow them to cool before freezing. I often add a small jar of chopped pimento and some fine diced green onion at the end for added flavor & color. If you are cooking for others as well, this mixture with a bit more milk or Cream added is great for “civilians” when served over rice. The Little Tower of food (from shape of yogurt container) is easy to finish off with a slice of Cheese Melted over it in the last phase of micro-waving. My son did make fun of me for eating one of these For at least one meal nearly every other day. (my first year post-op) That’s my real “Human Chow.” Full of Good stuff.....

and this is the post that Dave got from me first--- "There a book - “Flip the Switch” A recipe book of “balanced” foods. Some are higher in carbs/protein/or fats than others But there are many that hit that 1/3-1/3-1/3 balance. Some excepts are here--- http://www.prevention.com/article/0,,s1-3-82-301-7602-1,00.html or just the general ‘recipes’ section of Prevention- http://prevention.allrecipes.com/ all of them have a nutrition breakdown . also –Sieber’s Cook Book- aimed at total nutrition balance in single dishes/recipes- http://covers.allbookstores.net/c/1127487187/book/full/1596370114 My most common Breakfast- 4 oz- Light&Fit (blueberries and Cream)Yogurt, with ¾ cup of Total protein Cereal & 1 oz of chopped almonds & 1/4th cup frozen blueberries. Volume- 1 cup of dense “Human Chow.” Calories 370 Total Fat 7g Saturated Fat 2g Total Carbohydrates 23g Dietary Fiber 10g (so ‘netcarbs’ 13g) Protein 25g Any SF Yogurt will do, as will any cereal (particularly a High Protein one)" Hope this is the stuff! Best Wishes- Dx