cooking question

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Registered: 07-04-2007
cooking question
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Thu, 07-05-2007 - 9:07am
If a recipe calls for a food processor (ie Mock mashed potatoes), would a blender do the trick or is a food processor reall necessary? or is it ok to substitute in some recipes but not others? i really don't want to go out and buy one if its not necessary.
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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: hwmama
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 9:29am

Hi,


Normally I would suggest that you just use what you have on hand.

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Registered: 07-04-2007
In reply to: hwmama
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 10:44pm
Thank you! I think I'm just going to buy one--I want to make sure I get this recipe right!
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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: hwmama
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 7:07am
You're welcome!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: hwmama
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 8:43am

I use something like this http://www.amazon.com/BRAUN-Multiquick-hand-blender-MR400WH/dp/B0000CFQNJ/ref=pd_bbs_3/002-4574636-8395258?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1183725561&sr=8-3

to make my fauxtatoes. It works really well and I can use it for doing dips and stuff too. The one I have is similar to this one

http://www.amazon.com/Braun-MR430HC-Multiquick-Blender-Chopper/dp/B00004S9GX/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-4574636-8395258?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1183725561&sr=8-1

and I use it to make my pesto and other dips with the little mixer/food processor attachment. To make the fauxtatoes I use the regular handle attachment with a standard bowl. To make pesto and dips I use the food processor attachment. I've used the whip a couple of times to make fresh whipped topping (not SBD though I've heard you can do this with evaporated milk).

I have a small kitchen and already several other large appliances, I didn't need another thing to store! So this works great. It came with a rack that I installed inside the cabinet door for storage. :)

good luck!

k

(p.s. I like to add garlic and or worchestershire sauce to my fauxtatoes)

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Registered: 07-04-2007
In reply to: hwmama
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 3:14pm
haha! I love the idea of calling them fauxtatoes! I'm on my way out now-thanks for the advice!
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Registered: 09-02-2004
In reply to: hwmama
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 5:31pm
I have that exact Braun hand blender and I use it for making my cauliflower.




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