What Works Best in a Blender

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A few guidelines:

Best for Blenders

Whipping up smoothies

Blending frozen cocktails

Emulsifying vinaigrettes

Pureeing dips and sauces

Stirring cake or pancake batter

Liquefying soups

Blending spreads

Best for Food Processors

Stirring thicker mixtures, such as cheesecake filling

Chopping vegetables

Chopping nuts

Making pesto

Mincing herbs

Making bread crumbs or graham-cracker crumbs

Grating Parmesan

Written by Jennifer Jafarzadeh

September 2004

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