The Pleasures of Your Food Processor

by Norene Gilletz

Book Overview

Contains more than 700 delicious recipes, jam-packed with tips to help cooks produce one-dish meals with the processor in minutes. Readers learn how to speed up the process of cooking their favorite... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446383732
• ISBN13: 9780446383738
• Release Date: October 1985
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A word from the author

Dear Readers,Over the past two decades, I have received many phone calls, letters and emails from all over the world thanking me for my recipes and letting me know how much joy "The Pleasures of your Food Processor" has given you. Thanks so much!With a new generation of cooks and a new generation of food processors, I felt that it was time to completely revise, update and expand my food processor cookbook. The result was the creation of a new book with a new look and a new name - "The Food Processor Bible." I've kept your favorite recipes and added over 100 new ones, with many lighter, healthier variations that reflect the way we cook and eat today. In response to your requests, I've added many dairy-free and vegetarian alternatives, and used many ingredients that were not popular or readily available 20 years ago. My goal was to make cooking easier and faster for today's busy families. I've added many time-saving tips, tricks and processing techniques, substitutions, freezing, reheating and microwave hints, plus information on food safety. There is a new Smart Chart, which is an expanded alphabetical guide to help you process foods from A to Z in a flash. Since everyone loves sweets (including me) there are lots of luscious desserts that are perfect for special celebrations - or every day. The yeast breads section has also been expanded and simplified. Because of my culinary background, I've included many traditional Jewish dishes for today's Kosher (or not) cook. However, you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy them! You'll also find a variety of ethnic recipes from the cuisines of the world that provide an international flavor.In addition to a separate Passover chapter, there is a comprehensive Passover index within the main index. Recipes that are suitable for Passover or that have a Passover variation are marked with an asterik in the index. Whether you have an old processor or a new model, a large one or a small one (or even if you don't have a processor!) you will still be able to make the recipes in this book. I know many of you loved the binder format with tabs used for "The Pleasures of your Food Processor" but it has unfortunately become too expensive to continue using this binding. Thanks to new technology, "The Food Processor Bible" has a user-friendly layflat binding with colored tabs printed at the edge of each page to help you find the desired recipe quickly... With the help of your food processor, it's a snap to prepare food fast - instead of fast food - right in your own kitchen. Discover the joy - not the oy - of processing! Happy cooking.Norene Gilletz

Excellent cookbook!

This is an excellent cookbook regardless of your ethnic background! I have gathered many cookbooks over the years and this is one of the best I've purchased. If you don't own a food processor, go out and buy one and then buy this book! I just recently purchased this book based on others reviews here, and as far as I'm concerned ALL cookbooks should be published this way (plastic coated, folds to make it's own stand, three ring bound with tabbed indexes, and two plastic "spatter shields" for the pages you are opened to). I have only made three things so far from this book: Best Coffee Cake, Chili, and Orange Corn Bread. My family and friends gave me kudos on all three. I even have adapted some of my friends older recipes to prepare them in the food processor. Just find something similar in the book, and use the techniques and order of preperation described. I can't wait to try out some of the over 697 recipes that remain. Thank you Norene, and I hope you took out a patent on that book style!

Wouldn't be without it

I have used the pleasures of your food processor since I married 15 years ago. IT has been my best friend in the kitchen, always providing me with new and different cooking ideas, along with teaching me about the processor. I wouldn't be without it!. I am now buying it for my cousin who bought for the first time a processor( at age 50) and has no idea what to do with it! I have bought thru the years 2 books for myself as they seem to wear out and become illegible. Our favorites are, banana chocolate chip drops( kids go wild over these), easy brocolli cheese pie, scalloped potatoes(friday nite just wouldn't be the same without these) and so many more. A MUST FOR EVERY KITCHEN! Enjoy. P.S. You don't have to be Jewish to use and love this!

This book is my kitchen Bible!

Out of a collection of more than 400 cookbooks, Pleasures of Your Processor is my absolute #1 favorite. Flick through this book that always rests on my kitchen counter and you will easily be able to pick out some of my favorite recipes by the condition of the pages - well worn and splattered. Norene's recipes are well-written, easy to follow and always work. Just a few of our family favorites are Super Roast Brisket, Potato Kugel Meat Loaf, Carrot Latkas, Easy Cottage Cheese Pie, Pecan Jam Squares, and the all-time family favorite Blueberry Crumble Cake. Pleasures of Your Processor will make you feel as if you have your very own Jewish mother in the kitchen with you (whether or not you are Jewish) sharing all her secrets of a good cook and helping you put a delicious meal on the table. The hints, tips and techniques alone are worth the price of the book. One of things I like best about the book, is that Norene's recipe instructions always includes a "Yield" amount and lets you know if the recipes may be successfully frozen. Do order this book. Your family and friends will thank you. One warning, be prepared and start practicing how to graciously accept compliments - you will be receiving lots of them when you prepare Norene's recipes.

A truly wonderful and easy to use masterpiece

Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous. I have been spoiled by this cookbook and have not been adequately satisfied by a cookbook since this one. Try the meatball recipes. If you buy only one cookbook this should be the one!