rfdjr1 wrote:
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>I'm just getting back into cooking.

That statement sounds like you were just released from prison or a
sanitarium.

>I recently bought a Cuisinart Pro Classic food
>processor. Haven't used it yet, but soon.

Good you haven't used it, see if you can return it.

>I'm wondering do I also need a
>blender, as I haven't owned one in years? Or can I do basically what's called
>for in a blender in the processor, or is that overkill? Thanks.

I use my blender often, especially during warm weather as I like
smoothies. Many years ago I had a high end Cuisinart processsor (was
a gift), used it a couple of times and tried to give it away, no one
wanted it so eventually I tossed it in the trash... all it did was
mangle veggies, make a mess, and needed a lot of storage space. Food
processors and stand mixers are a total waste in the home kitchen. A
hand mixer, meat grinder, chefs knife, and my own two hands can do
everything a processor and stand mixer can do and more, and much
better and faster... a blender is a good plus if you are into drink
making. I don't remember ever using my blender for other than drink
making... oh, I once tried it to crush a shitload of dried
jalopenos... don't anyone ever do that without a gas mask and do it
outdoors.