Take Raw Food Recipes to the Next Level With Food Processors

Raw food kitchen activities really are made a lot less difficult by using a food processor. This electrical devices fitted with an S-blade, allowing it to grind and purée just about any ingredient. When preparing raw cakes, pâtés, cookies and pastries, such as the Shortbread crust raw recipe offered below, the food processor is nothing short of essential.

1 C shredded dry coconut (unsweetened)

1C raw walnuts (unsoaked)

1/4 tsp. salt

6 pitted Medjool dates

Put the first 3 ingredients detailed above in a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Turn the machine on and process till you see fine grounds. Then add in the dates and process only until the mixture starts to get sticky.

When stored properly, Shortbread Crust will keep for a month in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer...and no preservatives, either!

Which processor is right for you? Good question. You can choose an affordable model if you're just getting started. If you find that you agree with me about how helpful and versatile this piece of equipment can be for a raw chef, then you can invest in a 'high quality' brand. I recommend the Cuisinart food processor for maximum performance and durability.

Want to get the best performance out of any food processor when you're making a raw recipe? Of course you do! The trick is to make sure that you do not fill your processor bowl more than half full. Also remember to stop and scrap down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure that all of your raw food ingredients are processed and incorporated evenly.

Last of all, I suggest using the Pulse button so you get the perfect texture for sauces that have a chunky texture, spreads & pâtés. Otherwise, you could possibly over-process the ingredients - you don't want to do that!

Today's lesson concludes with the adage that working hard is not always the best way! Be a relaxed, happy and productive raw chef with a little help from your electrical appliance friends like the food processor. Have fun!For a list of the three other essential electrical appliances I use for professional raw food preparation visit Learn Raw Food.com

Go ahead and browse for Cuisinart Food Processors on Amazon so you can get started making some tasty dishes tomorrow.

Jennifer Cornbleet is a nationally recognized raw food chef. With articles, ebooks, books and videos, she teaches about easy raw food cuisine. Best-selling author of raw cuisine books "Raw Food Made Easy" and "Raw for Dessert", Jennifer is a sought-after speaker dedicated to making the world of raw food an easy and accessible part of 21st Century kitchens. Learn more about raw food diet plan at http://www.LearnRawFood.com, and take strides toward health and well being today.

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