Christine Dabney wrote:
>
> On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:08:21 -0500, notbob > wrote:
>
> >On 2006-08-15, The Ranger > wrote:
> >
> >> That's a common misconception (specifically espoused by those that can't
> >> use the machine properly.)
>
> Okay, this thread makes me think of all the stuff for which a food
> processor can be used.
>
> I use mine for slicing a lot of things. I guess I get bored quite a
> bit by tedious slicing, especially really thin slices, such as for a
> potato gratin, or for cabbage.
>
> I use it for grating, especially when the amounts are larger.
>
> For making bread crumbs out of leftover/stale bread. I hate paying
> supermarket prices for bread crumbs, and this is so easy.
>
> For pureeing...especially for things like the salmon mousse from The
> Silver Palate.
>
> For making some doughs. I make some really shortbread type doughs in
> this...plus the dough for my Parmesan balls. And it is really good
> for making the wetter doughs such as for ciabatta...or pizza dough.
>
> There is a trick which I learned from Peter Reinhardt, about using it
> for pizza dough: use only the pulse switch in the beginng and use it
> only til the ingredients are hydrated and form a ball. Then let the
> dough rest 5-20 minutes,which allows the flour to absorb the water
> fully. When you resume mixing, use the on switch for about an
> additional 45-60 seconds. He does say, that if the dough amounts are
> too large for an ordinary home food processor, you must do it in two
> batches, as the ordinary home processor can't handle the extra load.
>
> I also use the food processor, especially the smaller insert bowl (if
> you have a kitchenaid) for chopping garlic. I also have a small
> mini-prep machine which is good for this...
>
> These are just some of the uses, from off the top of my head....
>
> What about the rest of you?
>
> Christine

For slicing / shredding I have the RVSA slicer / shredder attachment for
the Kitchenaid (or Hobart) which works quite well.

For the smaller food processor type projects I have a nice pint sized
mini container for my Waring blender that is great for making pesto and
similar.

For pureeing I typically use the blender or a hand blender.

I can't really remember what I used the food processor for last, it was
quite a while ago.

I hear a food processor is good for making pie crusts with the flour,
butter and ice cubes, though I haven't tried it personally.

Pete C.