KitchenAid Mixer....primal suggestions anyone? page 2

[AmyKickass]

I like using mine to make egg-based dishes. I like getting the extra air into the mix, feels like it makes my (crust-free) quiches much fluffier. Just beware that it will abuse tomatoes, have to add them after the mixing.

[lars1000]

Bumping up this old thread.. Am thinking of getting rid of my Kitchenaid, as I primarily used it for making Pizza Dough.
I have a separate meat grinder, so don't need it for that. Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Lars1000

[onalark]

We actually got the meat grinder attachment, and it sucks. So sad.

The only time I bust out my Kitchenaid anymore it seems is when I get a request for non-paleo foodstuffs. Other than that, my sous vide machine is seeing waaaaay more action.

[naiadknight]

About the only time I ever use it is for the grinder attachment. I'm sure you could use it to make herb butters, or whipped heaven. It would probably help with valentino brownies.

[Finnegans Wake]

Souffle. Easier to make than you think, endlessly variable, flippin' delicious. Don't think I'd endeavor to make without the KA though.

And yes, I'll make the occasional non-Primal item and it's very handy for doughs.

[lars1000]

thanks all.. very good suggestions..
whipped heaven sounds very good.. found the recipe on this forum.

Will come in handy the next time I make a prime rib roast.. with horseradish cream, recipe from the Ad Hoc cook book. Basically whipped cream with horseradish.

[yodiewan]

We actually got the meat grinder attachment, and it sucks. So sad.

Really? I have the grinder attachment and I think it works pretty well. I make sure to freeze it well beforehand and i also freeze the meat for a few minutes before grinding.

The sausage stuffer attachment on the other hand... I'll just say it's terrible.

[Enokai]

I make ice cream (with the ice cream bowl)
I use it to whip things, such as chocolate mousse made with avocado base.
and I just made a pumpkin bake with it, which I hope turns out epic. Its currently baking.

[onalark]

Really? I have the grinder attachment and I think it works pretty well. I make sure to freeze it well beforehand and i also freeze the meat for a few minutes before grinding.

The sausage stuffer attachment on the other hand... I'll just say it's terrible.

I made five pounds of breakfast sausage last Christmas, and it took two hours to grind and left me with a sore arm from having to constantly mash, mash, mash things down.

I also partly froze the mix and the pieces. Didn't matter. Too much smear and way too much effort. I'm planning on working a little overtime in the next few weeks so I can afford a dedicated grinder and have it in time for making sausages for the family for Christmas. :3

After all, who doesn't want a little sausage stuffed in their stocking?

[yodiewan]

I also partly froze the mix and the pieces. Didn't matter. Too much smear and way too much effort. I'm planning on working a little overtime in the next few weeks so I can afford a dedicated grinder and have it in time for making sausages for the family for Christmas. :3

Awesome. I am sure a dedicated grinder would work better. I at least want a dedicated stuffer. I really like the link sausage I made, but it was waaaay too much work. The meat would barely feed through. I kept pushing with the masher and all it did was create a vacuum so that when I pulled back to push again, it just pulled out the meat out with it. Ugh. I still have nightmares, hahaha.