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So you received a food processor as a gift and you don’t know what to do with it? Or maybe it’s hiding in the pantry collecting dust? Surprisingly, the food processor is probably the best device you can have to help you around the kitchen. It can speed up almost any dish you are preparing and create a healthy meal.
Perhaps you’re in the mood for mouth-watering Honey Glazed Chicken Wings. What about a scrumptious plate of Spicy Short Ribs? Or maybe you’re tempted to try a slice of Chocolate Mocha Cake. A culinary bible, this cookbook promises to become dog-eared and food-stained within months.
The recipes feature readily available ingredients, simple enough for the beginner and sophisticated enough for the well-seasoned cook. Packed with practical tips, a Daily Food Use Guide and over 500 recipes, it is the essential cookbook to have with your food processor. From holiday dishes to those with an international flair, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste.

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Author: Norene Gilletz
Paperback: 464 pages
ISBN 1552852113
Whitecap Books (2001-11-01)
Language: English

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sci chef | Friday, July 16, 2010

My mother has the predecessor to this cookbook (The Pleasures of your Processor, which is now out of print) and I grew up on it's basic as well as delicious recipes. When I moved to my own home it was the first cookbook I purchased!

Stephen Share | Monday, July 05, 2010

This book really should have been called "The Kosher Food Processor Bible." Some of the recipes look pretty good (to be honest, I haven't tried any yet) but I was really put off by the fact that entire categories of food I enjoy (shellfish, for example) were missing. And calling for margarine instead of butter may be appropriate for kosher diets, but it's not good nutritionally or in the culinary sense. (And in case anyone suspects me of bias, I'm Jewish, but don't keep kosher.) I don't mind the idea of a k

Scarlet Cooks | Sunday, June 06, 2010

I received a food processor for a birthday gift, and had no experience at all with one. The booklet that came with it only had a couple of recipes, and didn't really explain very well the uses of the various blades, etc. I bought this book and I love it! It really helped me to understand my machine, and the first recipe I used was for pie crust. It was honestly the best I've ever made, and I bake a lot. I made several batches and froze them for later use. The book is packed with yummy recipes, and they don'

K. Casper | Thursday, May 13, 2010

This book arrived within the week and it has alot
of great receipes to start you off with your new
processor. It has helpful tips as well.

Sandy G. | Monday, April 26, 2010

After 38 years of using food processors I didn't think I could learn anything from another processor cookbook. How wrong I was! This book is a pleasure to read and each time I read it from cover to cover I learn something new. The tips are great and detailed. The recipes are varied and cover almost everything one might want to make from appetizers to desserts. They are simple to execute yet nice enough for dinner parties. Every recipe I have tried comes out perfectly. I find myself using this bo

cookbook lady | Monday, April 26, 2010

Seller sent a condensed version of the book I requested and failed to respond to my e-mails informing them of the error. The book I ordered had over 400 pages, the version that was sent had about 250 pages and was an abbreviated version of the orginal book.

Aristillus | Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I'm not exactly sorry I bought this book. Some of the recipes are interesting and as someone new to food processors I've found helpful hints and information. But...first of all, I didn't realize this is a kosher cook book. So there are no recipes which use meat with dairy, no pork, no shellfish. That's OK because I have plenty of other cookbooks but it is seriously limiting. I noticed one of the recipes she calls for rice, but doesn't say if it's raw rice or cooked rice, and that's just from a quick glance

A. Campbell | Friday, February 19, 2010

I bought this along with my first food processor and it has been a wonderful addition to my cookbook collection. There are many great recipes and easy to follow instructions.

A. Chandler | Monday, December 28, 2009

I splurged on a high end food processor many months ago and have been on a quest since then to expand my usage of it with the perfect cookbook. It's been quite the quest.

I discovered that food processors must have surfaced at a time when pickled foods were really hot and everyone was into things floating around in gelatin. I kid you not, the food processor cookbooks I looked through were like a menu for a 1960s or 1970s party and I wasn't sure why. I want a cookbook that's full of things I ca

June Ferguson | Tuesday, December 01, 2009

It is defineatly a bible for food a food processor, I rely on it constantly. I am 60+ and can finally make pie crust. Have been making pies like crazy. Have not had home made pizza since my girls were teenagers, they used to make it. Now my husband and I enjoy it with the processor crust reciepe. I have a kitchen aide, best kitchen toy I have ever bought

June Ferguson

creative vibes | Friday, September 25, 2009

The Food Processor Bible is alright as a cookbook but it would have benefitted by having more main meal recipes and pictures or illustrations for the visual learner. I have not really made any of the recipes in the book yet but I might be more inclined to try them if I could see what at least some of the recipes would look like when they were made. I am a new food processor owner and it would also have helped to have illustrations to show how to use the food processor.

Natasha Carman | Sunday, August 23, 2009

I purchased this cookbook because I didn't know the first thing about using my food processor for anything other than chopping. I like the book because not only does it have recipes but it has hints and helpful suggestions all the way through the book.

Douglas Schifter | Tuesday, July 28, 2009

THis cookbook is a very good "how to" type cookbook. I ran into a couple of negatives however. First is the cheap paper this cookbook is made with. Don't get it wet by any means. A drop of water on the page and it will show up after it dries with a warped page. Drop any quantity of fluid and it will need to be replaced. Very cheaply made and no quality of construction at all. I have done a few recipes and I found one with instructions to coarsely chop some nuts for about 8 seconds. When I did that I wound u

Sunnie1959 | Wednesday, January 28, 2009

This book is an excellent book if you have a food processor. It has great recipes and it has a large section where it explains in detail how to use your food processor, which blades to use for what task, and even tells you how to clean it. I received a food processor as a gift for Christmas, and the book that comes with the appliance is not detailed enough. The Food Processor Bible will help you get the most out of your food processor. This is a "must have" if you own a food processor. I highly recommend th

Cooking Grammie | Saturday, January 24, 2009

The Food Processor Bible is especially good because it covers the basic procedures as well as the more intricate recipes. I had never used a food processor and knew nothing about how they operate. With this cookbook, I was able to start off slowly then proceed to more complex operations. I would highly recommend it.

D. P. Taylor | Wednesday, January 21, 2009

I definitely think there are other, better books to use as a main "go to" book. If you are adding to a library of cookbooks, there are some interesting recipes here to probably make it worth it. Like another reviewer said, I wish the nutrition facts were included. I sent this back.

S. Moyer | Monday, January 19, 2009

I just bought a food processor at Christmas time because all though I like to cook and bake, I do not like to chop ingredients up. This book is a wealth of great information and recipes. Everything is easy to understand too. I highly recommend this book to anyone who owns a food processor, beginners or experienced cooks will enjoy it! The best thing I like about ordering books through Amazon is that they come in perfect condition. At book stores, people look through them and they look used. Amazon boo

Debbie Dee | Saturday, January 17, 2009

Having never owned a food processor, I had an idea of what they would do -- but needed a book like this to really explain all the different functions. This book does just that and more. I've only tried 3 or 4 recipes so far, but all have been very good, using items that I have on hand most of the time.

Billy W. Henson | Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Not for a Texas farm girl!
No ham, pork roast, bacon drippings, make your own sausage recipes!
Great book for Kosher cooks including a whole chapter on Passover but no Easter Ham.
I just couldn't relate to the recipes.
"NO PICTURES" and I mean "NO PICTURES AT ALL NOT EVEN OF THE FOOD PROCESSOR OR IT'S PARTS", very important to a cook.
I don't even know anyone I could give this book too.
Sorry but I returned for a refund!
Regards, Linda Henson

Trudella | Friday, December 26, 2008

I've never owned a food processor before so I really needed a good cook book. I found most recipes that I tried very good, especially the French bread! I do believe that because of this book I found myself using my new processor almost everyday! This book has not only recipes, but it also answers alot of questions a novice might have about a food processor.

A. Robinson | Tuesday, November 04, 2008

I agree with the other reviewers about the number of terrific recipes, tips and tricks included in this book.

But I was EXTREMELY disappointed that the recipes do not include the nutritional information. In this day and age where obesity is skyrocketing, it is irresponsible not to include information that helps us choose recipes that are not only tasty, but healthy for us as well.

I hope this information will be included in the next edition.

Sherri Sparaga | Thursday, October 30, 2008

This cookbook is in every generation of my family. It is a staple in my family's kitchen. It is simple to read and follow and the recipes are nothing short of fabulous. Norene's latkas are perfect and her sweet and spicy french dressing is served to rave reviews at every dinner party!

William Murdick | Friday, October 24, 2008

This is an OK book. I liked the simple recipe for potato pancakes; it worked perfectly and it is a type of food (a wet batter that blends potatos and onions) that can only be made effectively in a food processor. However, like the other food processor books I own, it focuses too much on sweets, from muffins to cakes--stuff that (1) you should never feed to children, unless you want to contribute to an addiction to sugar and to the national child obesity problem, and (2) you should never feed t

Nancy E. Finn | Monday, September 29, 2008

I have never used a food processor before, so this book was a must. I took a chance getting it without having reviewed it, but I love it. It has great recipes but also gives tips for using the food processor (which I wish I had read before trying it for the first time). It gives more information than the instructions that came with the food processor. I highly recommend this for the beginner and the experienced.

C. J. Keller | Monday, July 14, 2008

After debating for years on whether to get a food processor or not, I bought one! And then realized I know absolutely nothing about how to really use the thing! That's when I found this book.

It's really a wonderful book! It gently takes one by the hand and introduces the joy of processing! The recipes are varied and sound exceptional! Lots of great recipes and a good sized seasonal section as well!

I love it and recommend it to anyone who, like me, hasn't really used a food

Terry L. Simmons | Saturday, July 05, 2008

Much less than what I'd expect of a "bible." Shop around for other options if you're considering this. There are other, better, recipes in other books... I'm sure.

Patrick Miller | Monday, April 28, 2008

Good book, well written! I prefer tabbed cook books, but this is still worth buying.

Valerie Andrews | Saturday, March 08, 2008

What a great book. Without this "bible" I had no idea what the real reason for a processor was. Now, I find there are so many reasons to have one, I'm not sure how I got along without one! There are enough recipes in this book to keep you entertained for a year, with suggestions that will expand anyone's menu.

Karol | Friday, January 18, 2008

I found this book helpful but I wish it had more info on the different discs we can get for the processor and what each can be used for, etc. There are some of us that are so new to a processor and need to know more details. I did try the best banana bread recipe and my son said this was the best banana bread he ever had and I think I even over processed a bit too. I think this book is a must have.

K. Brandis | Saturday, December 29, 2007

I've only started using a food processor regularly within the past 6 months. I got this book for Christmas and so far it has been excellent. I really like how the recipes are unique and not just the same old but with food processor directions. My favorites so far are the minestrone and the spinach souffle. The one thing I wish it had was photos. All recipe books can gain from having photos of some kind. When it comes to food processing, it's nice to have a visual representation of the different consistencie

Julie | Tuesday, October 16, 2007

If your new to food processing as I was you need this book. It has plenty of helpful information. Even if your not new to food processing this cookbook has so many great recipes. This is one of my favorites..!

Amazon shopper! | Tuesday, July 10, 2007

All the recipes are well written and well tested. They are easy to make and taste great.

M. Shapiro | Sunday, April 01, 2007

These family friendly recipes are great for every day and entertaining as well. They are well researched and reliable. It's possible to do so much more than you ever believed with the help of a good book, written by a fabulous cook!

E. Hill | Tuesday, March 27, 2007

this is a great book for beginners and advanced cooks. wonderful receipes for the food processor.

dove song | Sunday, March 04, 2007

I just bought myself a food processor and thought it would be good to have a book to help me use it more. This book is awesome. I have only had it a few weeks but everything I've made has been excellent. The Crusty French Bread is THE BEST BREAD I have ever made. It took maybe two minutes of mixing and the rest of the time was waiting. It was so easy. I also tried the make-and-bake pizza. Again, maybe two minutes of mixing and the dough was ready to go and it was perfect.

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A. Ruth | Tuesday, January 30, 2007

This book is very well laid out with recipes of all sorts. It gives you tips and tricks that are great for the beginner as well as the expert. I highly recommend it!

S. Anderson | Thursday, January 18, 2007

This is an excellent book. Before owning this book, I owned two other food-processing books by Jean Anderson and my food processor sat on the shelf.

The 'food processor bible, by norene gilletz, is an instructional and recipe-reference book. I'm using my processor several times a week now! The recipes are easy to follow and fit in with a busy life style; ingredients are on hand or easy to find.

This book is a time saver for me and motivating because the recipes are easy, quick a

James R. Holtan | Thursday, January 04, 2007

This is a very comprehensive book for food processor owners. An abundance of recipes from all categories. Recipes are simple, clear and GOOD! Anyone with a food processor should find this to be an excellent reference to have in the kitchen.

Elliot S. Maggin | Friday, November 03, 2006

I'm not a big cookbook fan, but I do have a bit of a shelfload of them in a kitchen cabinet and I use most of them. This is the one I use most. When I first got a food processor sometime during the Pleistocene Era I latched onto Ms Gilletz' book, a predecessor edition that was spiral-bound and which fell apart for overuse and the passage of the ages. For awhile during the dissolution I scanned recipes of hers that I used a lot into my computer, but after some time the book just disintegrated and eventual

J. M. Smith | Tuesday, March 21, 2006

I found this book very helpful after I was given a food processor for as a gift~and did not really know all the neat things it did! Great, easy to follow recipes as well as useful tips!

Mark Twain | Monday, September 05, 2005

Although I still have my original Cuisinart, and don't use it very much (although it is indispensable for some things), even *I* find this cookbook indispensable! The recipes are well-tested and unfailingly delicious ... I don't think you can go wrong with a Norene Gilletz recipe. And the directions are crystal clear, showing how to use your food processor in the best possible way.

One reviewer complained that there are too many Jewish recipes. Huh? I'm Christian, and the recipes are awesome f

avid book fan | Monday, September 05, 2005

I got this book when I got my new food processor. While the recipes are great (especially the whole wheat bread), there are many other cookbooks out there that have better ones. I feel like a lot of the steps in the recipes could be done more quickly by hand. For example, mincing one clove of garlic in a food processor is pretty pointless.

However, for anyone new to their food processor (or to the kitchen), this does a nice job of giving you ideas for how to use that machine. The recipes

Arlene Fisher | Tuesday, March 22, 2005

This is a terrific cookbook! Everything I have made from it is just delicious and easy to prepare. I have given this as presents to my daughters-in-law - no kitchen should be without this cookbook.

Denise Horvitz | Wednesday, March 02, 2005

This has always been one of my most used cookbooks for the last 20 years. I recently misplaced my old copy and am going out to buy another. Ms. Gilletz recipes are excellent all around (even if you don't have a processor) I use the book for its recipes not necessarily food processor advice. It is also great for kosher recipes. Some reviewers commented that there are not many jewish recipes. She must mean Ethnic. All the recipes are specificaly formulated to not mix ingredients that would render them u

Unhappy Cook | Wednesday, December 22, 2004

After getting this book, it sat on my shelf for over a year before I finally got rid of it at a cookbook swap this month.

All this book tries to do is take a bunch of unnecessary steps to be able to make practically anything in a food processor. But really, who wants to make couscous in a food processor? It's not like you can boil the thing over the stove.

France L. | Wednesday, January 14, 2004

When I bought my new food processor, I knew I would need help to learn how to use it. So I made a special effort to find this particular book, because Norene Gilletz wrote it! Having already purchased one of her other cookbooks, I knew I would find an abundance of know-how and delicious, simple to make recipes. Norene has the rare knack for explaining everything in her book simply and clearly, from food processing, to terminology, to how to's. It's like having your own private cooking instructor!

L. Behrendt | Saturday, September 06, 2003

I love this book. I love just reading it. It inspires me to use my food processor. Not only are there excellent tips, but terrific recipes I would use daily. When purchasing this book, I wasn't sure if it would be a flop and I was pleasantly surprised. One reviewer referred to the quantity of Jewish recipes. First, I didn't feel this was true and second, our family all kinds of foods: Mexican, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Russian AND Jewish. I am sure they are referring to the passover section at the end.

Deborah A Diament | Tuesday, June 24, 2003

Norene's latest book is a wonderful resource for using your food processor and has great recipes, useful tips and information, especially how to prep, whether your can freeze it or not, and her section on Passover. Read this book and you will be friends with your food processor.

The appetizers, desserts and Passover sections are my favorites. Please try the Hot Cheese Cake (page 129) as a main dish for brunch. It'll be a hit. Also the Chocolate Matzo Bark (page 446).

I've been referring to Norene's cook

Deborah A Diament | Tuesday, June 24, 2003

The appetizers, desserts and Passover sections are my favorites. Please try the Hot Cheese Cake (page 129) as a main dish for brunch. It'll be a hit. Also the Chocolate Matzo Bark (page 446).

I've been referring to Norene's cook

Anonymous | Thursday, May 08, 2003

This cookbook is okay. There's lots of Kosher and it's just not for me; maybe not being Jewish is why. Who knows? Jean Anderson has a processor cookbook that really is much better.

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