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using my  Cuisinart processor, blender, Kitchen aid mixer etc. I
have wonderful tools for the kitchen but have never really used
them. I just use my knife and cutting board. I cook "rustic"
style according to my sister because I do it by hand and
everything is uneven.  I would love to get better at using my
processor because that would mean prepping veggies for roasting
would be easier, no? Anyway, how did you start? I know I just
need to take it out of the closet and just "play around" with
it, but usually I am time crunched when I cook and don't want
the hassle. Any ideas?    1. Click to Upload a photo (10 MB
limit)   1. It was a long time ago, but I remember making
mayonnaise was one of the things I learned first and did most
often with my Cuisinart. From that came lots of mayo-based
sauces. And lots of different things that required running
peeled cloves of garlic through the feed tube while the motor
was running. And cream soups (though I wou