What Raw Recipes Can I Use These Kitchen Appliances For?

[Rawspberry]

I have a lot of different kitchen appliances that were great for making certain types of cooked and baked dishes. I don't see them mentioned being used or called for much in raw recipes, and was wondering what they would be good for. I don't want them to just sit there and not get any use if they can help.

One is a Stand Mixer. I only hear about food processors being used for raw recipes, but what can you do with a stand mixer? I used to use it for cookies, cakes, and other baked recipes.

Another appliance is a grain mill. Considering that raw recipes always require soaking and sprouting of the grains before use, I don't see how I could use it for raw grains. The grains would have to be dry. Have you tried this? What else could I use it for to grind into a fine powder? I already have a food processor and coffee grinder for flax seeds and other spices and nuts and seeds.

I also have an immersion blender. And a few different water kettles. Do you still warm water for anything? Have you found new uses for old appliances and tools that you used to use for cooked recipes? There's not much I can do with my pressure cookers and pots and pans, buy my husband uses those anyways.

[SuzyQ]

The only time I use my "old" appliances is when I bake & cook with my daughter and granddaughters. Other than that, they sit collecting dust. I thought about a big yard sale, but then I wouldn't have what I need when the girls come up to bake with me. I've got them drinking smoothies by the way and eating lots of fruit. Anyway, the grain mill might make more of a "flour" out of your soaked & dehydrated almonds and walnuts, which might make for a better sunburger, ect. Your immersion blender might work for soup as it would be a little easier to rinse off. Then you could just heat your soup to 110 degrees and eat. As for heating water, I make SAD spaghetti sometimes for other people. Other than that, I don't really use it.

[Jewels]

I would use the immersion blender to make dressings or fruit smoothies. In fact, I've considered getting one. Keep your kettles to warm water. I think I copied this here on RFT, but this is a recipe using water warmed in a kettle:

Latte non Caffe
Serves 1 to 2
A warm, creamy concoction that could put Starbucks out of business (...almost).
Ingredients
2 large, ripe bananas, mashed
1½ cups water, warmed to 115F
1 inch cut of an organic vanilla bean
½ tablespoon flaxseed
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch black pepper
4-5 drops of stevia

Preparation

Put everything except the water into your blender. Warm the water (I used a kettle), and start by putting one cup into the blender. MIX MIX MIX! Taste the latte, and if it’s too creamy, add a bit more water (I usually end up adding 1 1/2 cups). Whir away in the blender until its nice and frothy.
Variations 1) Add a bit of spirulina for a St. Pattie’s themed green latte! 2) Omit stevia; add 1-2 tbsp maple syrup for a maple latte. 3) Omit spices; add 1 tbsp (or to taste) of powdered green tea for a green tea latte. 4) Make up your own; the possibilities are endless!

[RAW]

Once, I was making a double batch of Rawvolution's onion bread, and I had to use my mother's stand mixer because the batter was too big for my fp. I do not warm water for food, but you could boil some water and put some fragrant herbs in it to freshen up the house. I remember one episode of the Cosby Show-Elvin was making his secret spaghetti sauce...:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

lots of people drink tea on a raw diet!