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Vitamix vs food processor

CoastalGal — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:51:06 GMT

If you havea vitamix, do you still need a food processor?

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debic — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:47:23 GMT

I do, not sure about anyone else. I love gadgets but I'm not sold on the one thing does all.

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cpn2jxp — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:42:48 GMT

I think so if you have a lot of prep work. I'm getting the kitchen aid mainly for the dicing blade. Nearly every recipe I make calls for dicing. Soups, certain stews, dips. I am so tired of easy recipes that take me forever to dice. I tried the food processor on pulse, it just makes everything too small. Truly there is nothing like fresh salsa. I made soup yesterday (a staple in our house) and spent so much time dicing onion, carrots and celery. I tried a manual dicer. My hands were not strong enough.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:21:50 GMT

I never buy into the sales schtick that one appliance does the job of twenty others, or whatever number they come up with.

We have an excellent U.S.-made blender that is actually slightly more powerful than the VM that we use only for smoothies.

We have an immersion blender that we use for the ease of pureeing.

We have a Cuisinart gigantic food processor that pretty much sits unused and little 3-cup Mini Prep. There are just the two of us, and a good knife and butcher block are far more handy for us, although we do use the little 3-cup Mini Prep fairly often for sauces that include items like parsley and for salsa, as well as for chopping or grinding nuts.

We have a KA stand mixer that is indispensable for many baking recipes and a hand mixer for easier jobs.

The one appliance that we use every single day without fail? Our coffee pot.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 19:29:21 GMT

I have both, but I cannot speak to what YOU would need.

I have done some things that I did with my food processor, in the Vitamix (that was when I forgot where I put the food processor - oops!). But it worked just as well.

But I don't think I'd use the Vitamix for many of the things for which I've used the food processor.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:36:56 GMT

On 1/25/2015 chickenbutt said:
I have both, but I cannot speak to what YOU would need.

I have done some things that I did with my food processor, in the Vitamix (that was when I forgot where I put the food processor - oops!). But it worked just as well.

But I don't think I'd use the Vitamix for many of the things for which I've used the food processor.

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Theoriginallacey — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:56:43 GMT

I font have a Vitamix, but I have the Ninja Mega system and because it does not shred, I miss my food processor.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:01:40 GMT

On 1/25/2015 suzyQ3 said:
On 1/25/2015 chickenbutt said:
I have both, but I cannot speak to what YOU would need.

I have done some things that I did with my food processor, in the Vitamix (that was when I forgot where I put the food processor - oops!). But it worked just as well.

But I don't think I'd use the Vitamix for many of the things for which I've used the food processor.

Yeah, how weird is that? Well - not so weird for me anymore. I found that I had put it up in a cabinet above the dryer (?). I can't even lift that much that high but it had to be me doing it. SMH at myself!

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LexPex — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:02:51 GMT

I bought a Vitamix from the Q a little over a year ago. Because I have a very small amount of counter space, I gave my Cusinart food processor to my GF's daughter who loves to cook. I wish I had it back. There are a lot of things that the Vitamix just doesn't do the job for although I do use my Vitamix a lot and wouldn't trade it.

I am thinking of buying a small food processor (mine was top of the line and big) but am afraid that a small one won't do it.

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Wildapple — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:14:50 GMT

Yes, you do because a Vitamix will pulverize things into nothingness and sometimes you just want to chop. I have a Vitamix, but still use my QuadChop by Wolfgang Puck. He is on HSN. It is small and takes up very little counter space. Very handy.

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smarty — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:20:18 GMT

I have and use both, although I do use the Vitamix for somethings that I used to do in a food processor (like making pesto, nut butters, etc.) I love the lowest speed setting for a quick fine paste for things like garlic, ginger, or even onion.

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LilyBell2 — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:14:19 GMT

I use my Vitamix for pretty much everything except, of course, slicing. Normally, if I have a small amount of slicing to do, I just use my chef's knife. However, if I have a lot of slicing to do, I use my Breville Sous Chef food processor.

For shredding cheddar or similar cheeses, I prefer the food processor. However, the Vitamix can't be beat for "grating" Parmesan cheese... it's so fast and easy to do, and the Vitamix makes for a simpler, faster cleanup.

I always use the Vitamix for nut butters, making cole slaw, salsa, hummus, frozen desserts, sauces, salad dressings, and chopping veggies, etc. I also use it for my morning latte.

The Vitamix is used far more often than my food processor, so if I absolutely had to part with one, it would be the food processor. Since I don't have to part with one, I'll keep using and appreciating them both.

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Sylanne — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:30:33 GMT

LilyBell2, ITA. I also have & find the need to own both.

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MariotaMurielle — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:01:21 GMT

On 1/25/2015 LilyBell2 said:
I use my Vitamix for pretty much everything except, of course, slicing. Normally, if I have a small amount of slicing to do, I just use my chef's knife. However, if I have a lot of slicing to do, I use my Breville Sous Chef food processor.

For shredding cheddar or similar cheeses, I prefer the food processor. However, the Vitamix can't be beat for "grating" Parmesan cheese... it's so fast and easy to do, and the Vitamix makes for a simpler, faster cleanup.

I always use the Vitamix for nut butters, making cole slaw, salsa, hummus, frozen desserts, sauces, salad dressings, and chopping veggies, etc. I also use it for my morning latte.

The Vitamix is used far more often than my food processor, so if I absolutely had to part with one, it would be the food processor. Since I don't have to part with one, I'll keep using and appreciating them both.

Lilybell2, how do you make a latte with a Vitamix?

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brandiwine — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:14:48 GMT

I cook 6 out of 7 nights and entertain a lot. I use all my kitchen toys. Makes food prep so quick & easy.

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LilyBell2 — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:49:36 GMT

On 1/25/2015 Mochahoney said:
On 1/25/2015 LilyBell2 said:
I use my Vitamix for pretty much everything except, of course, slicing. Normally, if I have a small amount of slicing to do, I just use my chef's knife. However, if I have a lot of slicing to do, I use my Breville Sous Chef food processor.

For shredding cheddar or similar cheeses, I prefer the food processor. However, the Vitamix can't be beat for "grating" Parmesan cheese... it's so fast and easy to do, and the Vitamix makes for a simpler, faster cleanup.

I always use the Vitamix for nut butters, making cole slaw, salsa, hummus, frozen desserts, sauces, salad dressings, and chopping veggies, etc. I also use it for my morning latte.

The Vitamix is used far more often than my food processor, so if I absolutely had to part with one, it would be the food processor. Since I don't have to part with one, I'll keep using and appreciating them both.

Lilybell2, how do you make a latte with a Vitamix?

A cup of strong coffee, a couple of ounces of cream, one tablespoon of Dutch process cocoa, 1/3 tsp of cinnamon, a few drops of stevia or sweetener of choice. Optional: I also like to add a little coconut oil and a pat of butter. Process on high until steaming hot and pour into a mug or latte cup. There will be lots of yummy froth on top.

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LindaLatte — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:15:21 GMT

I use both the Vitamix and the food processor. Since I normally make smoothies every morning, it gets more use than the food processor, but I have found that somethings (like pizza or bread dough) do much better in the food processor. I have KA food processor that is about 10 years old, and it is great. I lack counter space, so the food processor is stored in another room, but it isn't difficult to move.

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MariotaMurielle — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:49:31 GMT

thanks Lilybell2, that looks delicious.

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LilyBell2 — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 02:17:51 GMT

On 1/29/2015 Mochahoney said:
thanks Lilybell2, that looks delicious.

You're very welcome, Mochahoney.

In the Fall, I often substitute pumpkin spice seasoning for the cinnamon and add a rounded tbsp. of organic canned pumpkin. It's yummy.