Help choosing food processor

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Lily-Lu wrote: »

I'm very tempted to buy that one myself after reading this thread. I've wanted something to shred cabbage/carrots for a while now....Really fancy trying my hand at making kebabs - meat, shredded veg, spicy sauce type things, so that would be perfect:T

Oooooo what another good idea, thx Lily :A

angie_loves_veg

Fake mayo - (a slimming world recipe)

6 tbsp very low fat natural fromage frais
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp granulated artificial sweetener
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To make the mayonnaise, mix together the fromage frais, white wine vinegar and artificial sweetener. Blend the mustard powder with the water and stir into the dressing. Season with the salt and pepper.

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angie_loves_veg wrote: »

Fake mayo - (a slimming world recipe)

6 tbsp very low fat natural fromage frais
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp granulated artificial sweetener
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To make the mayonnaise, mix together the fromage frais, white wine vinegar and artificial sweetener. Blend the mustard powder with the water and stir into the dressing. Season with the salt and pepper.

Thx Angie, when I've made that, do I just add it to the shredded carrots and cabbage?

angie_loves_veg

absolutely

the recipe makes a great SW/diet friendly mayo subtitute (the mayo itself will keep for 4 or 5 days in the fridge) - sometimes for coleslaw I like it a tiny bit more vinegar-y, so obviously you adapt the recipe to suit your own taste.

I use the grating disc for the carrots, but use the slicing plate for the cabbage - start with 1/4 of a white cabbage and 1 medium carrot, adding a bit more of either to get the kind of mix you like the look of - sometimes I also add a little onion (1/4 medium), I have heard of people also adding apple - but I haven't tried. Mix it all together in a large bowl - add the mayo and mix thoroughly. yum! (makes quite a lot!!)

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angie_loves_veg wrote: »

absolutely

the recipe makes a great mayo subtitute - sometimes for coleslaw I like it a tiny bit more vinegar-y, so obviously you adapt the recipe to suit.

I use the grating disc for the carrots, but use the slicing plate for the cabbage - start with 1/4 of a cabbage and 1 carrot, adding a bit more of either to get the kind of mix you like the look of - sometimes I also add a little onion, I have heard of people also adding apple - but I haven't tried. Mix it all together in a large bowl - add the mayo and mix thoroughly. yum! (makes quite a lot!!)

Wonderful, I'm going to give it a go at the weekend, Ill keep you posted

Fozz

I would like to get a food processor or blender which isn't too big/complicated or expensive.
Have looked on the net but there are so many types I'm a bit overwhelmed! Basically what I need is something to blend/liquidise, make breadcrumbs, chop nuts/veg etc, but not a mixer.
I quite like the idea of a hand held model as my workspace is really limited, but don't know whether these chop nuts etc. or just blend!
Would be grateful for any info or advice.
Am willing to pay medium price, as I unwisely bought a cheapo one which took up space and shook itself to bits in no time!

horsechestnut

You buy cheap, you buy twice!!!

I find Kenwood products are the best.
Argos do them from £49.99 upwards, But there are usually bargains everywhere.
Check John Lewis and go through Quidco.

chucklingbunny

I agree with HorseChestnut - buy cheap and buy twice! Definitely go with the best you can afford.

Until last year I was still using a Kenwood FP that my mother passed on to me around 15 years ago (and it was probably 5 years old then!)

When it finally died I replaced it with this model...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-FP920-Multipro-Processor-3-0lt/dp/B000AAGOY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=1211795270&sr=1-1

I absolutely love it, use it every day and if it lasts nearly as long as the previous Kenwood it'll have been very well worth the money.

angelavdavis

I bought the entry level Kenwood food processor (£49ish) last year and have been happy with it.

Depending on the quantities you are likely to be preparing, I would also recommend smaller food processors such as this one. I use this one more than anything else as its so easy to grab out of the cupboard, use and wash up.

beverleyhills

I have had a Kenwood blender for several years which has a separate cup for breadcrumbs and nuts. I have replaced the goblet once because I'm too impatient with very hot liquids. I overcome this by using less stock and pouring cold stock into the goblet before blending.

Some blenders have 'glass' goblets. These are heavier (thought for weak wrists) and may chip.
Blenders reduce solids in a liquid to smooth consistency. Food processors will will reduce the solids to grains.

Food processors will chop solids foods; problaby more versatile. I have a Magimix 4100. It has a small bowl and a bowl for whisking egg whites within the larger one, compact enough to keep out in a very small kitchen. The tools that are included are in a large box.

I use the small bowl more, I find that I need ingredients for at least 4 people for the large bowl to be effective.