Summary of "12 Suprising Ways to Use a Food Processor | Allrecipes"
12 Surprising Ways to Use a Food Processor | Allrecipes
Presenter: Allrecipes YouTube Channel
Ingredients & Quantities (where provided)
- Meat (e.g., chuck roast, boneless pork chops) cut into 1.5-inch chunks for grinding
- Heavy cream (for butter)
- Salt (optional, for butter)
- Eggs (whole eggs used for mayonnaise)
- Neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, avocado, etc., for mayonnaise)
- Fresh herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce (for ranch dressing)
- Flour, sugar, yeast, salt (for bread dough)
- Butter, egg, warm water (for bread dough)
- Oats or other grains (for alternative flours)
- Cauliflower or broccoli (for riced vegetables)
- Frozen fruit and alternative milk (for healthy ice cream)
Step-by-Step Methods & Techniques
1. Grinding Meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken)
- Cut meat into 1.5-inch chunks.
- Freeze meat for about 30 minutes to firm up (helps with cleaner cuts and less stickiness).
- Use the regular blade in the food processor.
- Pulse until desired ground consistency is achieved.
- Optional: Add seasoning and mix to create homemade sausage.
- Form into patties and cook as desired.
2. Making Butter
- Pour heavy cream into the food processor.
- Add a pinch of salt (optional).
- Process for 8-10 minutes until butter separates from the liquid.
- Drain off the milky liquid (buttermilk).
- Use paper towels or cheesecloth to absorb excess moisture.
- Serve fresh; spreadable and flavorful.
3. Mixing Eggs for Casseroles
- Add eggs and chopped vegetables/cheese directly into the food processor.
- Blend for about 10 seconds to mix thoroughly.
- No need for whisking or cutting boards.
4. Making Salsa
- Rough chop ingredients into large chunks.
- Pulse in the food processor for about 2 minutes until desired texture.
- Quick and easy restaurant-style salsa.
5. Mayonnaise & Ranch Dressing
- Add two whole eggs (preferably pasteurized) to the food processor.
- Start processing and slowly drizzle in neutral oil until emulsified.
- Mayonnaise is ready to store in the fridge.
- For ranch: Add fresh herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and blend.
- Customize oils and seasonings as preferred.
6. Pie Dough
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, yeast, salt) and pulse.
- Add butter and egg; pulse again.
- Slowly drizzle in warm water until dough forms.
- Process for about 1 minute (kneading done).
- Turn dough onto floured surface, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape and bake as desired.
7. Bread Dough
- Same method as pie dough, with yeast included.
- Rest dough for 10 minutes before shaping and baking.
- Results in a beautiful homemade loaf.
8. Making Alternative Flours
- Add oats or other grains to food processor.
- Process until finely ground into flour.
- Use in baked goods like muffins or cookies.
9. Cauliflower or Broccoli Rice
- Break cauliflower or broccoli into manageable pieces.
- Pulse in food processor to rice-sized pieces (avoid over-processing to prevent mushiness).
- Use fresh or freeze in portions for meal prep.
10. Shaved Ice
- Use the food processor to shave ice for cocktails or desserts.
- Keeps ice cold and finely shaved.
11. Healthy Ice Cream
- Blend frozen fruit with alternative milk.
- Process until creamy, resembling indulgent ice cream.
- Cost-effective and healthy alternative to store-bought fruit bowls.
12. Slicing, Shredding & Grating
- Use circular blade attachments (shaving/slicing and shredding blades).
- Insert blade in food processor with working side up.
- Use the chute and pusher to feed food (e.g., cabbage for coleslaw, potatoes for thin slices, cheese for shredding).
- Great for large quantities and saves time compared to manual grating or slicing.
Equipment & Preparation
- Food processor with regular blade and circular blade attachments
- Freezer (for chilling meat before grinding)
- Paper towels or cheesecloth (for draining butter)
- Floured surface (for dough shaping)
- Optional: pusher tool for slicing/shredding
Chef Tips & Common Mistakes
- Freeze meat before grinding to prevent stickiness and achieve better texture.
- Pulse cauliflower or broccoli to avoid mushy “rice.”
- Slowly drizzle oil when making mayonnaise for proper emulsification.
- Use pasteurized eggs for safety when using whole eggs in mayonnaise.
- Use paper towels if cheesecloth is unavailable for butter drainage.
- Rough chop ingredients before processing salsa to help the food processor start easily.
- Rest dough after kneading in the food processor for better texture.
Variations
- Mayonnaise: Use different oils like avocado oil for healthier options.
- Ranch dressing: Customize with herbs and spices as desired.
- Alternative flours: Use oats or other grains to create gluten-free or specialty flours.
- Ice cream: Use any frozen fruit and preferred alternative milk.
Plating & Serving Suggestions
- Serve fresh homemade butter spread on bread.
- Use homemade sausage patties for breakfast.
- Serve mayonnaise and ranch as dips or dressings.
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb side.
- Serve shaved ice in cocktails.
- Scoop healthy fruit ice cream as a dessert.
Summary
This Allrecipes video demonstrates 12 innovative ways to maximize your food processor’s potential beyond chopping. From grinding fresh meat and making homemade butter to preparing emulsified sauces like mayonnaise and ranch, the food processor simplifies many kitchen tasks. It also assists in baking (pie and bread dough), creating healthy alternatives (nut flours, cauliflower rice), and even making desserts like shaved ice and fruit-based ice cream. The video highlights key preparation steps, timing, and equipment use, making it a versatile tool for both everyday cooking and creative recipes.
Presenter: Allrecipes YouTube Channel
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