A food processor is very useful in the kitchen and saves a lot of food preparation time. You can shred, slice, dice, grind, puree and even mix dough with a food processor. Here’s how to do it:
1. The blades
Most food processors come with a variety of blade attachments, and each of these has a different function. You need to choose the right blade for the right work, or otherwise the result will differ. Usually the manual will tell you which does what, but if you’re still unsure, check out my post on Food Processor Attachments and Accessories to read more about them.
Attach the blade you choose to the food processor. Be careful while handling the blades and be sure to attach them correctly to avoid accidents. The edges of food processor blades are very sharp; that’s why they do a good job in shredding and slicing. 
2. The food
If it’s vegetables you want to shred or slice, wash them and get rid of any parts you don’t want. For example, if you only want to cut the stalks, pluck off the leaves first; and if you want to dice potatoes or carrots, peel the skin before putting them in. You get the idea.
Then place the food into the attachment bowl, filling it up until the marked level. Close the lid and place the bowl onto the food processor if you haven’t already done so. When the food processor is working and the food inside has subsided a little, you can add more food inside by pushing them through the feed tube (which is available with most food processors now) with the pusher.
3. The speed
Chop with the pulse button instead of just turning the food processor on, one pulse at a time until the food is at the exact consistency (you should be able to see it through the plastic bowl). If you just turn it on, you might get puree instead.
You can grind nuts to go from big pieces to small pieces, then to thick butter and finally thin butter. Just turn it on and let it grind until it becomes the consistency you want. Keep an eye on it as not to overdo it. You can turn it off just before it’s right and use the pulse button a few times.
Shred cheese with the pulse button. Freezing the cheese for 15 – 20 minutes before shredding will make them easier to shred.
If you’re unsure about which speed to use, or whether to use pulse, just remember that the longer the blades are kept turning, the finer the food will become.
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