Thanks to the extra accessories, you can use a immersion blender set for more than just preparing sauces and soups. For example, there are immersion blenders with a food chopper to cut unions or make pesto. With a balloon whisk, you can beat cream or egg whites and you can use a puree masher to mash potatoes and vegetables into a stew. There are also immersion blenders with a food processor to cut vegetables into slices and to grate cheese.