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Questions tagged [food-processor]

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How to make nut butter without a food processor?

I want to make peanut butter and almond butter. My food processor heated after a couple of minutes last time, so this time I first used a mortar and pestle to grind it a little and then use the processor. After 3-4 minutes, the motor just stopped…
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What is this Kenwood food processor attachment for?

We've recently acquired a food processor, and can't work out for the life of us what this attachment does. The manual, and Googling, hasn't helped. Here's the attachment: And here's the food processor (Kenwood FDP30) Any ideas?
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What is the way to "mince" stew meat using a machine?

I have a bolognese sauce recipe that says to cook a mixture of pork and beef stew meat, and then mince the meat. With garden tomatoes in season, I would like to make a very large batch to either freeze or can, but I am dreading the thought of…
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Are blenders and food processors usually rated in terms of average wattage or peak wattage?

I saw the Ninja blender and food processors were advertised as "peak wattage 1500." Some other blending machines at a similar price range had lower wattage, but most of them did not say "peak." In electrical engineering (my field), there is peak…
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What is the best type of machine for making smooth nut butter?

I want to make nut butter from soaked cashews or soaked pepitas. I am wondering what type of machine will get the smoothest product? I am currently using a food processor which is great for cashews but I'm wondering if I can do better. Other…
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What are the main differences between a stand mixer, a countertop blender and a food processor?

I'm looking to replace my countertop blender. Since my kitchen space is rather limited, I was doing some research to see if there are any "multipurpose" devices. I found out that there are also stand mixers and food processors and many of the tasks…
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Hand cranked food processors: do the blades go dull?

My friend suggested getting a hand cranked food processor to save time. I'm skeptical of if this a good idea due to the possibility of the blades wearing out. Is this a justified concern? If so, is there a fix to resharpen the blades? Thanks.
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Add butter cubes into sugar and egg mixture. Can food processor cream the butter in this situation?

I accidentally added butter cubes into egg & sugar mixture and it turned out grainy and unable to incorporate.I was trying to salvage the cookie dough by adding all of the mixture into food processor, and by the looks of it, it's fine. I tried one…
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Kitchen Aid classic, speed difference between level 8 and 10

I have one simple question. I have bought Kitchen Aid classic. When I have tried to run it, I didn't notice any difference in speed between level 8 and 10. Is it normal or it is broken?
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When should one knead dough in a food processor vs. a stand mixer?

Every now and then I come across a bread recipe that calls for a food processor to mix and knead the dough. I know it's very quick, but is it actually the right tool for the job? This recipe calls for a food processor, and every time I make it I'm…
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Can we make peanut butter with 500W mixer?

I tried making peanut butter with 500w mixer but peanut is not secreating oil, is there any way to make peanut butter?
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Ought food processor blades be sharpened or replaced?

My grandparents are deliberating if they need a food processor, and if using knives is easier. They They can pay any amount ≤ $999 CAD. Consider only Consumer Reports's top 3 food processors. I'm hoping someone here with one can testify from…
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Can a "kitchen machine" appliance and a food processor fully replace each other in baking applications? If not, what are the limitations?

Should I expect that the whisking/dough-kneading abilities of a multi-purpose appliance that appears to more of a food processor, such as the following... Be comparable to those of a multi-purpose appliance that appears to be more of a stand-mixer…
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