A food processor is a versatile kitchen appliance that can quickly and easily chop, slice, shred, grind, and puree almost any food. It can also assist the home cook in making citrus and other fruit juices, kneading dough, whisking egg whites, and finely and evenly slicing fruits and vegetables. Here are some common tasks that a food processor can perform:
- Shredding cheese, vegetables, and other ingredients using a shredder or grating disc attachment
- Making hummus, pesto, and other dips and sauces
- Chopping nuts and making nut butter
- Kneading dough for bread, pizza, and other baked goods
- Grinding meat for meatballs and burgers
- Making pie dough and cutting butter into flour
- Blending salad dressings and soups
- Pureeing fruits and vegetables for baby food
- Texturing and chopping vegetables for soups and salads
- Making cauliflower rice and other veggie dishes
- Whipping egg whites
Food processors are designed to tackle tough and rigorous work, but they can also blend a combination of ingredients into homogeneous mixtures in a similar fashion as a blender. However, blenders are better equipped for tasks like crushing ice or other hard ingredients. Food processors typically come with a motor, a bowl with a lid and feed tube, and a set of attachments. They are available in different sizes and colors to fit your kitchen decor. Food processors are easy to clean and can save time and effort in the kitchen.
