Dishes a Food Processor Can Help Make Easier

Many dedicated cooks will tell you that a food processor is an item that they could not do without in their kitchens. This is because there are so many dishes a food processor can help make easier. Food processors are an excellent kitchen tool to have whether you enjoy making homemade meals from scratch, or simply want to make a quick drink or meal to go.

You save counter space and money with a food processor because this single unit functions as several different kitchen aids. You can chop, grate, blend, mix, and even serve from a food processor to eliminate the need for multiple cooking aids and dirtying extra bowls, utensils, and serving dishes. It is much easier to clean your food processor than a sink full of dishes. A food processor does most of the work for you and reduces the amount of time you would have to spend using a myriad of other kitchen appliances just to get the job done without one. You will be able to shave costs from your grocery bills as well because a food processor can turn leftovers and food scraps into delicious meals in no time at all to make your food go further.

There are many virtues of having a food processor in your kitchen. Food processors are popular with homemakers and those with busy schedules who do not have a lot of time for cooking. You may be wondering just what dishes a food processor can help you make easier. There are multitudes of cookbooks dedicated to meals made using food processors, and you can find many of them online for quick meal ideas and recipes.

Here are some ideas for dishes, drinks, snacks and more that a food processor can help make easier that perhaps you and your family might enjoy. This might help you to start thinking of your own ideas for dishes you would like to surprise your family with tonight or to send them off to school or work on a good note with in the morning.

Fast and Healthy Breakfasts

• Carrot and other favorite vegetable juice drinks. A couple of carrots and an apple added for sweetness is a terrific and nutrition-packed morning juice.
• Fresh and thawed frozen fruit mixed with low fat or skim milk provides calcium and other vital nutrients in rich fruit smoothies the whole family might like
• Muffin and bread mixes readied for baking with ease make an extra special treat for beginning your day with a snap. Storing after mixing for later use also means you can have freshly baked foods any time of the day.
• Transform fruits, cheeses ham, sausage, and other foods into truly scrumptious blended spreads to use on bread, inside tortillas, and even on crackers for quick breakfast meals.
• Pancake and waffle mixes can be whirled together quickly so that this

Appetizers and Dips

• Mix up a tangy salsa dip and serve with tortilla chips for a no-hassle snack sure to please.
• Minced onion and green pepper, and a splash of spices blended with sour cream or yogurt will give you a creamy dip for veggies, chips, or crackers.
• Potato, a broccoli and cauliflower, or other soups your family loves will yield yummy and comforting meals that are perfect for lunch or dinner that are a breeze to make often.
• Sandwich spreads are a nice change from your basic lunchmeat sandwich or from fast food choices.

Cakes and Cookies

• Whip up batches of your families much loved cakes and cookies in minutes, bake and then serve warm to the delight of everyone.
• No bake cookies, pies, and cakes are also great tasting and simple to put together for cooling until set in the fridge thanks to the food processor.

Salads and Dressings

• Make luscious salads to help you and your family get more servings of the vegetables they need for optimal health.
• Make your own fresh and health dressings to accompany and compliment your salads. Jalapeño ranch dressing is super for those who like it hot. Spices, combined with flavored oils, or chopped vegetables with heavy cream or flavored yogurt added make wonderful dressings.

Dinner

• Use your food processor to cut meats and other foods into smaller pieces that will cook more quickly and evenly in crock-pots, oven dishes, or on the stovetop.
• Grab leftovers and food scraps and mix for baking, sautéing, or broiling into meals that may become your families’ newest favorites.

The internet is a useful tool for researching various types of food processors and the features they have that make this versatile kitchen appliance one that many people use daily in their kitchens. You can also find help in selecting the right food processor for your particular cooking needs and in a price range that will agree with your budget.

About the Author

Cynthia Andrews is a freelance writer who writes about topics involving home, living and decorating. Ms. Andrews offers tips about a wide range of subjects and she also writes about specific products for the home such as food processors.

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Easy Vegan Recipes For Vegetable Side Dishes On Saint Patrick Day

Saint Patrick Day is just around the corner so why not take a healthful approach to what you serve with these easy vegan recipes for vegetable side dishes. Celebrating with holiday parties is fun and since there will be plenty of green beer to sip on make sure to include some fresh healthful food for your event.

It's easy and cool to offer shot glasses filled with celery or asparagus soup. Asparagus soup is one of the many easy vegan recipes that you can do the night before and then after work, simply take the soup out of the fridge, fill your shot glasses and serve on Saint Patrick Day.

How about green olive tapenade on a toasted sourdough baguette? For holiday parties on Saint Patrick Day this dip can be made a few days in advance and again, just pull it out of the fridge prior to guest arrival and serve either already topped on the baguette or as one of your vegetable side dishes. (Recipe for olive tapenade can be found on page 83 in Budget Bash.)

Other vegetable side dishes your friends would enjoy on Saint Patrick Day are a cucumber salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Waldorf salad, fennel and mint salad or a cucumber and seaweed salad.

Of course, keeping it vegan and real let's not forget a bowl of edaname either cold or warm with or without salt. All of these easy vegan recipes mentioned for your holiday parties won't take much time and some can be made well in advanced, refrigerated overnight and then quickly transferred into fun and simple serving dishes as vegetable side dishes.

Roasted Asparagus Soup Recipe

2 1/2 lbs. thin asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2" pieces
2 leaks, white & light green parts only, cleaned and finely chopped
2 T. Olive Oil
salt & pepper to taste
2 1/2 C. vegetable broth
Chives for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a heavy roasting pan, combine asparagus, leeks, olive oil , slat and pepper. Mix to combine.

Roast, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes or until leeks are golden brown & asparagus are tender.

Transfer the vegetables to a blender and add the broth. Process until completely pureed, taste to adjust seasonings.

Pour soup into shot glasses & garnish with chives if desired.

Waldorf Salad Recipe

3-4 Granny Smith Apples
2 Celery stalks, thinly sliced
4 oz. walnut pieces or pecans chopped
Mixed greens if desired
French vinaigrette dressing

Cut a few slices of apple with the skin on for decoration and then peel and core the rest of the apple and cut into thin strips. Toss the apple slices in lemon juice to prevent apples from turning brown.

Add the chopped celery, apple slices, nuts and mixed greens and toss with French vinaigrette.

French Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

2 tbs. Dijon mustard
2 tbs champagne vinegar
6 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Mix ingredients in a cruet and serve with salad.

I hope you found these easy vegan recipes for vegetable side dishes fun to make for your holiday parties on Saint Patrick Day. Until next time, remember the Budget Bash mantra: make it simple, delicious, stylish, fun and economical to all!

About the Author

With over 15 years in the
special event industry
, Andrea has now taken her knowledge and experiences and incorporated this information into an easy-to-read book called
Budget Bash - Simply Fabulous Events on a Budget
. You can talk to Andrea via Twitter @awynningevent or learn more about wedding and special event management by visiting awynningevent.com.

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