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What can I make with my new food processor?

You'll be surprised; your food processor can chop, mince, purée, shred and slice and even knead. It's not until you get to know the blades, discs and settings that you realise what a game changer it is. Here are some ideas...

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Make baby food

It really couldn't be easier to make nutritious, velvety purées for your little one.

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Knead dough

Let the food pro do the hard work of kneading dough and then add your finishing touches.

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Mince meat

Yes, you read that right! Make homemade burgers or meatballs the easy way.

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Slice potatoes

Even sweet potatoes are no problem for your powerful new food processor.

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Mince parsley, chives or garlic

Easily pepare your ingredients in moments and without all the fiddling around.

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Create salsa

Who doesn't love nachos? And with fresh salsa, even better. Whiz it up in minutes.

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Grate hard cheese

Fast and mess-free grating for delicious cheesy dishes and toppings.

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Whisk egg

All you need to do is crack them and push a button. No splashes, no fuss.

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Shred veggies & fruits

Make deliciously fresh salads, meals and desserts with shorter prepping time.

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Shave chocolate

Elegant curls of chocolate transform even the plainest desserts and drinks.

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Make nut butters

Wholesome and tasty homemade nut butters are so irresistible.

Which accessory and setting should I use?

Setting 1 or O/Pulse

A chopping action for cheese, chocolate, fruits, fresh herbs, nuts, tofu, and vegetables.

Accessory: Multipurpose stainless steel blade

CHOP

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Setting 2 or O/Pulse

Mince or purée cheese, chocolate, fruits, fresh herbs, nuts, tofu, and vegetables.

Accessory: Multipurpose stainless steel blade

MINCE OR PURÉE

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Setting 1

For thorough mixing of pasta sauces, pesto, salsa, sauces, batters and more.

Accessory: Multipurpose stainless steel blade

MIX

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Setting 1

For slicing soft fruit, as well as potatoes, tomatoes and other soft vegetables.

Accessory: Reversible slicing/shredding disc (slicing side) or Slicing disc

SLICE

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Setting 2

For slicing firmer ingredients, like cheese, chocolate, and hard fruit and vegetables.

Accessory: Reversible slicing/shredding disc (slicing disc) or Slicing disc

SLICE

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Setting 1

For easily shredding potatoes or soft vegetables for all sorts of dishes and sides.

Accessory: Reversible slicing/shredding disc (shredding side)

SHRED

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Setting 2

For shredding cabbage, cheese, chocolate, and hard fruits and vegetables.

Accessory: Reversible slicing/shredding disc (shredding side)

SHRED

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Setting 2 or O/Pulse

For quick, thorough kneading of yeast doughs like bread, pizza dough and pasta dough.

Accessory: Dough blade

KNEAD

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