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What can I make with my new food processor?

Think big with your large capacity food processor. Say goodbye to endless chopping and hello to whipping up amazing creations in no time. Here are some ideas on what you can make.

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Make baby food

Create wholesome purées your little one will love.

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Knead dough

Take the hard work out of making pizza bases or breads.

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Mince meat

It couldn’t be easier to make your own burger patties or meatballs.

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Slice cucumbers

Get perfect slices for your salad or sandwiches in minutes.

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Mince parsley, chives or garlic

Easily chop any herbs for a zingy salad dressing or pesto.

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Create salsa

Whiz up a chunky salsa in moments – just add nachos!

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Make a purée

Quickly turn chunks of anything into a velvety purée.

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Grate hard cheese

Enjoy mess-free grating for your favourite cheesy dishes.

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Dice fruits & vegetables

Cut amazingly even cubes with the included dicing kit.

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Shave chocolate

Pretty chocolate swirls will transform any dessert or drink.

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Shred veggies & fruits

Just imagine: slaws, salads and stir-fries with shorter prepping time.

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Create sauces, pestos & vinaigrettes

Feed ingredients into the tube and watch them transform into heavenly toppings.

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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