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Recommend affordable (under $100) food processor...esp. for chopping onions?
Posted by karynfab on Sep 22, 2006 · Member since Jun 2006 · 8 posts
hate chopping onions, any brand names. Not mushy onions small chopped for stews, salads etc. thanks! :D
Posted by CristinaDawn on Sep 23, 2006 · Member since Sep 2006 · 107 posts
if you are ONLY looking for something to chop onions and other veggies, my friend swears by this item http://www.chopwizard.com/default.asp. I personally have never used hers so I cannot testify to it's greatness like she does. If u don't have one and want a cheap food processor for other things there are so many on the market that do the job just fine. http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=in_se_pagelist/602-9630689-0244601?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=1041758&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1041758&rank=%2Bpmrank&size=23&page=1. But as baypuppy said and you mentioned, reg processors turn onions to mush. A food processor is a great investment, even for a cheaper one. I was just thinkin if u didn't want to have to buy 2 different ones a mini one (just for onions), and reg one u might look into a product like the aforementioned product or something similar. Hope this helps some.
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Posted by karynfab on Sep 23, 2006 · Member since Jun 2006 · 8 posts
Thanks for the responses. To be honest, I actually do not know what you would use a food processor for besides chopping vegetables ???. However if there would good uses that would save me time, I have no problem buying a mini one for onions and a bigger one for other things in the future.
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Posted by CristinaDawn on Sep 24, 2006 · Member since Sep 2006 · 107 posts
Food processors, while great for chopping veggies, is awesome for other things as well. For instance when I want to make stuffed pasta shells, or if I want a creamier texture for lasagna, I use mine to blend and puree my tofu, herbs, and spices together. It makes for a creamier, smoother texture. I know some people use a blender for things like that, but I find processors more convenient, and alot easier to clean afterward.
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Posted by adagio on Sep 24, 2006 · Member since Aug 2005 · 228 posts
great for making nut butters.
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Posted by yabbitgirl on Sep 25, 2006 · Member since Apr 2006 · 14266 posts
I swear by the Braun Minipimer Hand-blender. I have one that cost only about $40 (40 Euros anyway) and it comes with a small chopping "jar", the blade comes out separately and it's just the right size for chopping onions and other small veg Without reducing them to mush. They come out "grated" or finely chopped; you can decide how much to chop them. It only takes a few seconds and the small "jar" (for lack of a better word) is easy to clean; the receptacle is dishwasher safe and you just rinse and wipe the blade and the top. I use the hand blender all the time for soups and purees, homemade mayo, etc. You can get them with a whip attachment for souffles etc. for just a little more. Over here in Europe there are several brands with these attachments, Moulinex, Ufesa and others as well as Braun, tho Braun was the first. They're not expensive, don't take up much space (take it apart and put it in a drawer)and are easy to wash. I find my food processor such a drag to clean that I seldom use it.
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Posted by Saskia on Mar 07, 2007 · Member since Jan 2007 · 1976 posts
I'm looking to buy an inexpensive food processor to puree foods, chop veggies and cut through dough. The original creator of this topic was looking for something to chop onions. I'd like a food processor that does more. What food processor (brand and make) do you recommend?
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Posted by deuceO on Mar 07, 2007 · Member since Nov 2006 · 548 posts
ok, so this is cheating but I hate chopping onions too and I normally love my food processor but it does turn onions to mush. So I buy the Ore-Ida frozen chopped onions. In my area, I can buy a bag for 99 cents, which is about the same as buying an onion. Plus, don't have to worry about it going bad.
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Posted by tanevab on Mar 07, 2007 · Member since Jan 2007 · 942 posts
I LOVE my Cuisinart. I actually have two, a smaller hand me down that is like the one below and a monster one that is storage some place :( I miss it. I use my processes at least 2x a week. I make a big batch of hummus every week and a big batch of chopped onions and garlic everyweek. I have never had a problem w/ it turning my onions to 'mush'. I think a lot of people just over process. I take several med sized onions and quarter them and then take a couple of heads of garlic pealed and throw them in the hold. Then the trick is to quickly pulse a few times and check it just don't turn it on and let it rip. After that I store it in a glass jar so they don't stink up my fridge. This will stay good for about a week and then I have them around whenever I need them. I have bought two small choppers and I HATE them. They never do quite what need and I always am reaching for my bigger one. They are fantastic for making pie crusts and all sorts of things that you don't think of and don't forget about dragonfly's 'cheese' mix. I am only cooking for two people and I don't have a dishwasher and I still love it.
By the way this is a FANTASTIC price, and I would jump on it.
if you are ONLY looking for something to chop onions and other veggies, my friend swears by this item http://www.chopwizard.com/default.asp. I personally have never used hers so I cannot testify to it's greatness like she does. If u don't have one and want a cheap food processor for other things there are so many on the market that do the job just fine. http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=in_se_pagelist/602-9630689-0244601?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=1041758&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=1041758&rank=%2Bpmrank&size=23&page=1. But as baypuppy said and you mentioned, reg processors turn onions to mush. A food processor is a great investment, even for a cheaper one. I was just thinkin if u didn't want to have to buy 2 different ones a mini one (just for onions), and reg one u might look into a product like the aforementioned product or something similar. Hope this helps some.
Thanks for the responses. To be honest, I actually do not know what you would use a food processor for besides chopping vegetables ???. However if there would good uses that would save me time, I have no problem buying a mini one for onions and a bigger one for other things in the future.
Food processors, while great for chopping veggies, is awesome for other things as well. For instance when I want to make stuffed pasta shells, or if I want a creamier texture for lasagna, I use mine to blend and puree my tofu, herbs, and spices together. It makes for a creamier, smoother texture. I know some people use a blender for things like that, but I find processors more convenient, and alot easier to clean afterward.
great for making nut butters.
I swear by the Braun Minipimer Hand-blender. I have one that cost only about $40 (40 Euros anyway) and it comes with a small chopping "jar", the blade comes out separately and it's just the right size for chopping onions and other small veg Without reducing them to mush. They come out "grated" or finely chopped; you can decide how much to chop them. It only takes a few seconds and the small "jar" (for lack of a better word) is easy to clean; the receptacle is dishwasher safe and you just rinse and wipe the blade and the top. I use the hand blender all the time for soups and purees, homemade mayo, etc. You can get them with a whip attachment for souffles etc. for just a little more. Over here in Europe there are several brands with these attachments, Moulinex, Ufesa and others as well as Braun, tho Braun was the first. They're not expensive, don't take up much space (take it apart and put it in a drawer)and are easy to wash. I find my food processor such a drag to clean that I seldom use it.
I'm looking to buy an inexpensive food processor to puree foods, chop veggies and cut through dough. The original creator of this topic was looking for something to chop onions. I'd like a food processor that does more. What food processor (brand and make) do you recommend?
ok, so this is cheating but I hate chopping onions too and I normally love my food processor but it does turn onions to mush. So I buy the Ore-Ida frozen chopped onions. In my area, I can buy a bag for 99 cents, which is about the same as buying an onion. Plus, don't have to worry about it going bad.
I LOVE my Cuisinart. I actually have two, a smaller hand me down that is like the one below and a monster one that is storage some place :( I miss it. I use my processes at least 2x a week. I make a big batch of hummus every week and a big batch of chopped onions and garlic everyweek.
I have never had a problem w/ it turning my onions to 'mush'. I think a lot of people just over process. I take several med sized onions and quarter them and then take a couple of heads of garlic pealed and throw them in the hold. Then the trick is to quickly pulse a few times and check it just don't turn it on and let it rip. After that I store it in a glass jar so they don't stink up my fridge. This will stay good for about a week and then I have them around whenever I need them.
I have bought two small choppers and I HATE them. They never do quite what need and I always am reaching for my bigger one. They are fantastic for making pie crusts and all sorts of things that you don't think of and don't forget about dragonfly's 'cheese' mix. I am only cooking for two people and I don't have a dishwasher and I still love it.
By the way this is a FANTASTIC price, and I would jump on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-5-7-Cup-Capacity-Processor/dp/B00004YNX8?tag2=zottmann1-20
Ohhh, they have a chrome one for the same price :o This is a really, really good price
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Cup-Chrome-Food-Processor/dp/B0006LKIWS/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_k2a_2_txt/102-0250093-0734512
That helps a lot, since there were so many to choose from. Thanks, Tanevab.