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Black & Decker FP1450 Quick'n Easy 450-Watt 8-Cup Food Processor

2009-12-24T22:02:00.001-08:00

Black & Decker FP1450 Quick'n Easy 450-Watt 8-Cup Food Processor
From Black & Decker

Precise control. Slice, shred, chop, mince, mix or blend, with convenient pulse control or Always On flexibility - this food processor lets you match the right speed to the right processing task every time.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2389 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Black & Decker Model: FP1450 Dimensions: 10.24" h x 10.24" w x 15.24" l, 8.70 pounds
With its powerful 450-watt motor, this convenient food processor helps to reduce prep time in the kitchen. The unit provides an 8-cup work bowl and a stainless-steel chopping blade for coarsely or finely chopping, mincing, mixing, or pureeing food. It also comes with a reversible stainless-steel slicing/shredding disk and a food chute with a pusher for slicing cabbage to make coleslaw or for shredding cheese to sprinkle over a homemade pizza. Chop, slice, or shred directly into the work bowl or use the continuous-flow side chute to slice up large quantities of food like potatoes or carrots into a separate container. Its user-friendly control dial offers low and high speed settings, plus "pulse" to deliver an extra burst of power when needed. For safety, the appliance provides an interlock system, which prevents the food processor from operating unless the work bowl and cover are properly locked into place. Other highlights include a continuous flow stopper to direct food into the work bowl, a storage lid, cord wrap, and dishwasher-safe parts for quick cleanup. The food processor measures approximately 10-1/5 by 10-1/5 by 15-1/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
Pretty nice machine This machine works great. I love it. I bought it to make a recipe for pasteles (Puerto Rican tamales). I had to replace the blade with one that I bought just to make the pasteles. This machine worked great. I was able to make the dough for pasteles in 20 minutes. This usually takes 4 to 5 hours to make by hand. This machine is awesome! Don't expect much! Lasted just a few months. I guess it couldn't handle cooked pumpkin. Not worth the money I paid. Piece o' Crap I've had this for just 24 hours and it's already broken to where it can't be used. I followed the instructions to the T. I even made a practice run before using it w/food. The first thing I made with it was hummus. Threw the garbanzos in, went to lock the lid and it wouldn't lock. Then, SNAAAP! In locking the lid, a piece by the chute blocker cracked, but the lid still stayed in place so I went to finish my hummus. I gently unlock the lid, inspected it and CRACK! A whole chunk of plastic falls right off the lid! I was hoping I can just hold the lid in place to finish my hummus but it wouldn't work. And since there's a safety feature that won't allow the food processor to run at all until everything is securely locked in place, with the broken lid not secure, the whole thing is worthless, and my hummus sits unfinished. Save yourself the hassle, drop the few extra bucks and get something more durable.

Cuisinart FP-14DC Elite Collection 14-Cup Food Processor, Die Cast

2009-12-19T22:02:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart FP-14DC Elite Collection 14-Cup Food Processor, Die Cast
From Cuisinart

The Cuisinart Elite Collection 14-cup food processor delivers the next big innovation for the modern kitchen. With 11 and 4 1/2-cup work bowls nested inside the 14-cup bowl, plus the adjustable 6 position slicing disc and reversible shredding disc, it provides home chefs with multiple food processors in one! The exclusive SealTight Advantage System is designed to deliver maximum bowl capacity and clean processing and pouring. With 1000 watts of peak power driving a variety of accessories that make every meal easier to prepare. No other processor does it better!
Amazon Sales Rank: #702 in Kitchen & Housewares Size: 14-Cup Color: Die Cast Brand: Cuisinart Model: FP-14DC Dimensions: 17.00" h x 10.25" w x 7.75" l, 26.90 pounds
Equipped with a 1000-watt peak-power induction motor, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. It supplies a 4-1/2-cup small work bowl and an 11-cup medium work bowl that nest inside a 14-cup large work bowl--a versatile three-in-one design that can handle multiple-size batches. All the bowls feature durable polycarbonate construction, measurement marks up the side, and drip-free pour spouts. An exclusive SealTight Advantage System seals the bowls and locks the blades for clean, safe processing and pouring. In addition, the unit's wide-mouth feed tube accommodates larger ingredients, which reduces the need for cutting food into smaller pieces first, and its electronic touchpad control panel offers four selections for on, off, dough, and pulse. Use the machine to quickly blend up individual or family-size batches of pesto, chop onions and green peppers for a veggie pizza, or shred cheese for omelets on a Sunday morning. Accessories include a stainless-steel adjustable slicing disc (1 to 6 mm), a stainless-steel reversible shredding disc (fine/medium), a large and small stainless-steel chopping/mixing blade, and a dough blade. Thoughtfully designed, the food-prep appliance also provides blue LED indicator lights, a simple on/off locking system with push-button release, a retractable cord, and dishwasher-safe removable parts for quick cleanup. A lockable accessory storage case, spatula, "how-to" DVD, and recipe/instruction book come included. The food processor measures 7-4/5 by 10-1/5 by 17 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty with a 10-year warranty on the motor. Cuisinart extended the potential of every kitchen, with the introduction of the food processor in 1973. Now with the innovative Elite Collection, Cuisinart continues the pioneering tradition. Loaded with 1000 watts of peak power and innovative options, this ground breaking collection utilizes the exclusive SealTight Advantage system and a revolutionary nested bowl design to usher in the next generation of food processing. With three nested bowls, a reversible shredding disc and adjustable slicing disc (8 different options with 2 discs), a dough blade, and a versatile chopping/mixing blade, there is no limit to what you can do. The SealTight lid and blade assembly lets you utilize the maximum of each bowl's processing capacity without spills or leaks, and ensures easy cleaning and convenient handling. The motor housing base is extra-durable with a streamline design that provides a solid foundation for the demands of food processing. It's versatile, powerful, and user-friendly food processor--something consumers always expect from Cuisinart.
Not an improvement... I've owned various models of Cuisinarts for many years and have always considered them the Cadillac of food processors. Recently I gave away my DLC-2014 model to a relative and upgraded to the FP-14DC, their newest model. I'm beginning to think I may have been too hasty. The most obvious difference between the newer and older model is the design of the workbowl. Cuisinarts have always had straight-sided bowls, but the FP-14DC's bowl is flared -- wider at the top than at the bottom. Presumably the company's engineers determined that the newer design performs better -- or at least as well -- as the older design, but that hasn't been my experience. One problem is that food seems to collect in the seam between the side and bottom of the bowl much more readily than in older models. I used it the other day to chop about two cups of walnuts. When I dumped the chopped nuts out of the bowl, I saw that two or three tablespoons of walnut powder had collected and jammed in the seam. I had to use my index finger to scrape it out. Not a big deal, but annoying nevertheless. Another, more serious problem as far as I'm concerned is the newer model's dough-making performance. I've been making bread and pizza dough in a food processor for years and it's always worked great -- add the flower, water, yeast, and salt, turn the processor on, and almost immediately the dough comes together in a ball and gets kneaded as the processor spins it around the workbowl. Well, I tried my standard pizza dough recipe, which I've made hundreds of times in older models (of the same bowl capacity), and was horrified to see that the dough failed to form a ball. Instead, the machine simply plastered the dough sround the side of the bowl while the blade spun ineffectively at the bottom. I had to stop the machine and go in with a spatula to scrape down the side of the bowl and coax the dough into a ball before it would properly "catch" on the blade when the machine was turned back on. And when I finally pulled the kneaded dough out of the bowl, there was a lot left behind in the bottom-side seam as noted above. Not good. I also noticed the dough blade has reverted to being made of plastic, as it was in Cuisinarts of many years past; the blade on the previous DLC-2014 model was stainless steel. Seems like a step down in quality. I haven't had enough experience yet with the FP-14C to write it off completely, but so far I'm not impressed. The food processor SHOW DOWN: A comparison of 14 cup stainless Cuisinart food processors When I buy a new kitchen or household item with lots of competitors I do loads of comparison/contrasting and research first if it's over a hundred bucks...Knowing it was time for a new food processor, I began comparing models. However, I found it a tad difficult to do with all the different blades, codes, etc. Therefore, once I had completed my own shopping and comparisons, I thought it might be helpful for anyone else in the same situation if I posted my own comparisons here. I'll start by saying, after all the testing I decided to order the CUISINART LIMITED EDITION Metal (NOT THE ELITE) 14 cup food processor on Amazon. I found it to be the best value for my own needs and it was cheaper here than anywhere else I looked as of the time of my review. I chose Cuisinart because it's known to be the best but what made me decide on the limited edition may not be what you would want...this way you can compare and decide. I chose a 14 cup because I love soups and big batches of dough. I only looked at stainless because I only have 2 electronics on my countertops....this will be one. And it best matches the appliances. So...that said...here we go: (these are all by Cuisinart) I compared The Custom 14 food processor DFP 14BCN. I will call this "C from now on. I compared it to the Limited Edition 14 cup MP-14N I will call this "LE" from now on I compared also the Elite Collection 14 cup FP 14DC (I will call this "E" from now on) and I compared the PowerPrep Plus 14 cup DLC-2014CHB (I will call this "PP" from now on) WARRANTY: C: 5 year motor, 3 year entire unit LE: 20 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit E:20 year motor warranty, 3 year LIMITED warranty PP:10 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit CONTROLS: C: Two controls: On/off and pulse. No dough mode button LE: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough E: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough PP: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough MOTOR: (heavy doughs especially need the better motor if you use these) C: regular motor, 720 watt LE: most powerful: over ¾ horsepower commercial induction motor E: regular 1000 watt motor PP: induction motor 768 watt motor HOUSING: C: Brushed stainless overlay LE: Heavy duty die-cast metal E: Brushed stainless overlay PP: Brushed stainless overlay DOUGH BLADE: C: plastic LE: all metal E: plastic PP: all metal SHREDDING BLADE: C: stainless medium LE: stainless medium E: stainless reversible shredding disc (fine/medium) PP: stainless medium SLICING BLADE: C: 4mm LE: 4mm E: adjustable 1-6mm PP: 4mm CHOPPING/MIXING: C: large blade LE: large E:Large and small blades for various sized bowls it comes with PP: large How To DVD: C:none LE:included E:included PP: video included All have extra large feeding tubes which replaced the small ones of food processors of yesteryear so you don't have to prechop veggies to get them in the feeding tubes. All come with spatulas to scrape them down. All have parts that are dishwasher safe. Other: C: none LE: also comes with attachable beater blades so you don't have to keep your mixer on the countertop or drag out two appliances for some mixing chores. Bowl is made so no food gets caught in grooves or corners. Cord can be wrapped underneath machine. E: also comes with attachable 11 cup and 4.5 cup bowls with pour spouts and measurement markings for small chores. These nest inside the 14 cup bowl. Some have complained that the narrow base and wide top, which makes the nestling bowls fit in, don't allow as smooth of mixing and also that food gets caught in a rim making this bowl harder to clean after mixing things that get trapped like shredded cheese and fine nuts. This is the only one that comes with an accessory storage case with a lock...nice to keep blades away from kids. Cord can be wrapped under unit on this one as well. PP:none Conclusion: What I wanted in my food processor may be different from you so I'll note a few things. For me, the Limited Edition was what I purchased because it was far higher priced everywhere else on the internet including the Cuisinart site itself so I thought it good value and its price on Amazon, it's warranty was the best and it had the most powerful motor of all of them so, since I use it often, this was a plus. Also because of its powerful motor it is best for doughs as was the solid metal dough blade. I have a huge kitchenaid mixer that I don't keep on the counter so having the beater blade attachment was great for quick mixing when I don't wish to drag it out of the pantry. Because most of my slicing is the 4mm and I never do any fine shredding, the adjustable blades weren't needed for me (and I can buy them later if I want them...all parts are interchangeable on the 14 cup Cuisinart food processors.) BUT if you are someone who wants a variety of bowl sizes and blades, then I'd say the Elite would be the best choice. It's also nice that that one comes with an accessory storage case. However, I find having to unstack the small bowls housed inside the large one and get food out that gets trapped in the seams with the Elite model were an annoyance I wished to avoid. I found the custom to be too simple with a lesser motor and poor warranty and no mode specifically for dough. And the powerprep is fine but more basic as well with a lesser warranty and motor for almost the same price as the uber food processor...(the limited edition). Might be ok for those who rarely use the machine who know they won't wear out the motor. Also, Cuisinart is really going "old school" on this model to include a VHS tape with it...rather than the DVD included in the newer models. Still it's got an induction motor which is still better than the Custom and the Elite...(but the Elite has more wattage to it's motor inspite of the fact it's not an induction motor.) Final thought is for the price, the parts, the mega motor, the commercial grade and the warranty of the Limited Edition along with its ease of cleaning and stremlined look... it just pulled out ahead of the game for me. I'm very happy with my purchase...my old food processor was working fine but had the small chute and didn't offer near what this new one does and it looks impressive on the counter even though I'm very picky about anything out on the counter in my kitchen as my kitchen is open to the living room so I have to keep it neat. The metal is attractive, the motor is SO quiet for what it is, and the chopping power is tremendous...I did a couple batches of dough already too and it makes some FINE pizza in no time because of it! Negatives: Some complain about the new food processors having safety mechanisms that won't allow the machine to start unless everything is aligned perfectly. For me this is not a negative because the newer machines with the commercial induction motors being loose would easily chop off your head. And that's a kitchen mess none of us want. They aren't your mama's old school food processors that whir at a low speed...these things do all but chop logs and they'd probably do that too. I want nothing loose when this baby starts! However, the Limited Edition starting is the same as my food processor from years and years ago...you just turn the top to the right and it locks in place and you can start it, then when you want to remove the lid, push left on the top part of the handle. I thought all food processors had always been like that...at least mine were. The only difference with this new one is the blade doesnt continue spinning when you remove the plunger...but because you can now fit your hand inside with the large opening, I get it. SOMEONE would reach down and try to hold an onion to slice it thin on the blade...you know it. So now to have the large opening, the mega processors initiated this safety factor. No big deal for me. p.s. If you buy shredded cheese, try shredding your own in the food processor...not only will you save lots of cash to help pay for the food processor, but shredded cheese is coated so it won't stick together. If you shred your own it actually tastes soooo much better and fresher, and it melts better. Same for meat--well, except the melting part! But I'm a cheese lover above all else... I like it a lot, but not in love. Let me begin by telling you this processor replaces a 30-year-old original Cuisinart DLC-8. It didn't have a wide feed tube, and had much less power, so I'm not making a comparison with a newer, comparable machine. It's kind of like comparing an economy car to a Mercedes. Also, I got it for a significant discount during a Macy's sale, which is the only reason I bought it. I don't know if I'd pay the regular price for it. Another reviewer liked the limited edition better when spending the big bucks. That said, I'm happy with it, but not as thrilled as I expected to be. First of all, be forewarned, this baby is BIG. I have a small appliance garage on my counter. My old one fit in there facing front-to-back, with the work bowl attached and the cover inverted. This one is so large I can't face it forward -- the door won't close. So it's in sideways, with the bowls attached, but the cover sits on its side next to it, because with the large feed tube you can't just turn the lid upside down. Other appliances (hand mixer, stick blender with attachments) had to find other homes. If space is a premium for you, think hard about this one. A measurement they don't give you and which might be useful: height with bowls, but without the lid is about 12.5 inches. One of the main reasons I wanted a new processor was power. I make an English muffin bread that has an extremely soft dough -- you might say more of a stiff batter. It doesn't do well in my large stand mixer - the dough crawls up the dough hook, so I tried using my old food processor. It bogged down and just stopped - I think the internal override must have tripped, because in a while it worked again. It's the only thing that ever completely overwhelmed that old workhouse, although it slowed down and groaned on many an occasion. This one handled it, but with a little bit of effort. You could hear it laboring, but it made it. I do love the 3 work bowls; they fit together beautifully. You can do something in the smallest bowl, take it out and leave the stuff in there, then do the next one, and so on. The bowls below stay clean. The chopping blade and slicer/shredders work with both of the larger bowls. However, you can only use the dough blade with the largest bowl, not the middle one. I made pizza last night and since pizza dough is a smaller amount, I think it would have worked better in the smaller bowl. In the large one it kind of got lost. I was happy with the final kneading results - soft and smooth, but I had to fiddle with it a little. There was a flour ring left in around the shaft, about an inch or so radius. Nothing too disturbing. I had no residue in the corner between the bottom and sides. The adjustable slicing blade is really great - love it! And the sealed top works as advertised. It's the first time I made anything that starts with dry flour that didn't make a dust cloud around the whole machine. Also, I like the way the top attaches, with a click rather than a twist. When you need to take the top off and on several times, it seems much easier to me. Another thing I like is the bumps they put on the bottom of both the small and large feed tubes. They grip the food in the chute better and it doesn't seem to slip sideways as easily. Perhaps Cuisinart has done this for years and I don't know it, but it's a big improvement over my old one. I also like that the smaller feed tube is a nice sized oval - in fact, about the same size as my old one. Some other models have a small circular feed tube that could hardly hold a very large carrot. There are a lot of parts to this thing, so I think I may not bother getting it out sometimes because of the hassle. For example, I made some butternut squash soup the day after I got it. Even tho it was brand new and I wanted to try it, I didn't bother dragging the whole thing out to puree the squash, I used my stick blender instead. I think it would have done a good job, but it didn't seem worth the trouble. On the other hand, that's exactly why I have a stick blender. Maybe if I made a huge amount it would be worth it. I'm sure if you keep it on the counter it would be much handier.

Factory Reconditioned Cuisinart FPB-5PCFR SmartPower 5-Speed Duet Blender/Food Processor, White

2009-12-18T22:02:00.001-08:00

Factory Reconditioned Cuisinart FPB-5PCFR SmartPower 5-Speed Duet Blender/Food Processor, White
From Cuisinart

Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!
Amazon Sales Rank: #227994 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Cuisinart Model: FPB-5PCFR Released on: 2008-03-03 Dimensions: 16.25" h x 8.00" w x 6.88" l,
Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with this space-saving blender/food-processor. The blender features a heavy-duty motor to deliver quick, thorough results, while its electronic touchpad controls make it easy to select from five speeds, including ice crush and pulse at any speed. The unit's large 40-ounce glass jar provides a generous handle, convenient measuring marks, and a tight-fitting cover with a measured pour lid for adding ingredients while mixing. Switch out the blender jar for the food-processor attachment to help reduce prep time in the kitchen--everything from chopping up vegetables, shredding cheese, or making pesto. The food processor comes with a 3-cup-capacity work bowl and cover, a feed tube and pusher with liquid dispenser, a stainless-steel chopping blade, and a reversible slicing/shredding disc. Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup a snap, and an instruction manual with recipes comes included. The blender/food processor measures 8 by 5-1/2 by 13-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day warranty. Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who returns the appliance to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.
Gets the job done I bought this as a single guy living in a small apartment with scant kitchen storage space. What appealed to me was that owning one is like having two appliances that take up the space of one-and-a-half, and that the brand name is synonymous with a quality product. The machine works well, but it is noisy and a the food processor bowl is a little undersized. It is good for a single person or maybe a couple, but a larger family needs a larger machine. I now have a full-sized cuisinart food processor but I still use this as my blender and nearly ten years later I'm still happy with it. All in all it is a good product, but not a great product. Buy it if you're tight on storage space and will not be cooking/preparing food for a large family on a regular basis. If noise is a concern keep shopping. Peace. Still a trusty kitchen appliance after 5 years I bought my Cuisinart 5-speed Duet blender/processor back in 2003 and still enjoy it as a trusted kitchen appliance. I picked it from the shelf of a retail store (where it cost $[...]) specifically for its small size - a 3-cup food processor jar was all I needed for a two-person household. This machine has helped me create a lot of pleasant food memories shared with friends in the last 5 years: French liver pates and terrines, Provencal olive tapenades, "peasant caviar" from the canonical Silver Palate Cookbook, and a wonderful hummus adapted from the one of the very many helpful recipes included in this product's instruction manual. All of the things listed above are basically appetizer dips and spreads done best in small batches, but if you need a food processor to do things that take up a lot of volume, like shredding coleslaw for more than a couple of people, you should consider a bigger unit to fit your needs. The very powerful blender unit of this product with a razor-sharp blade and a heayv glass jar is great for crushing ice or whipping up a batch of frozen margaritas. At the current "refurb" price, the 5-speed Duet is a great deal as a high quality and full sized blender, even if you never use the food processor attachments. Why don't I give this favorite kitchen gadget of mine five stars? After 5 years, I have already worn out two brittle plastic food processor jars, which are very easy to damage if you ever try to lock or unlock the feeder lid by accidentally turning it in the wrong direction. Why does Cuisinart provide a nice heavy duty, thick glass blender jar for the Duet, while offering only a cheap, thin plastic container for the processor? I also thought the food processor chopper blade that originally came with the unit got dull awfully quick, but the replacement blade I ordered two years ago still works very well. Until very recently, I could always easily order replacement attachments for the Cuisinart 5-speed Duet blender/processor from [...], but I can't find the URL for Duet replacement parts anymore. Maybe Cuisinart offers extra guidance about part replacements with the refurb unit. What am I doing with this trusty kitchen appliance after 5 years of hard service? I certainly don't want to retire or get rid of it. I am keeping the Cuisinart Duet as my favorite blender but upgrading to a German Bosch Kitchen Machine as food processor. BTW, Bosch products don't go out of style quite as quickly as Cuisinart models, and I know I'll be able to get replacement parts and manufacturer support from Bosch for many years to come. Not worth the time or money We thought this would be a great combo but the food processor only lasted one block of cheese before it broke. The blender has served me well in previous years but the combo unit is not worth the money. I sent it back within a week of delivery. You can get a better blender for the money too. Combo units and movie sequel just are not as good as the originals!

Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor

2009-12-16T16:02:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor
From Cuisinart

Even better than the original! The 3-cup Mini Prep is designed with an auto-reversing Smartpower blade, a chop & grind touchpad control and a handled workbowl. The perfect size for the countertop. Model DLC-2A. Manufacturer's 18-month warranty.
Brand: Cuisinart Dimensions: 8.25" h x 7.00" w x 5.00" l, 2.50 pounds

Cuisinart Vs. KitchenAid Mini Choppers When I starting searching for a mini-chopper I was surprised by the huge rating difference between the Cuisinart DLC2 and the KitchenAid KFC3100, so I bought both and did a side-by-side comparison. The only explanation I can give for the ratings difference is that Cuisinart buyers must have higher expectations. For most operations they have nearly identical performance and for some operations the Cuisinart is the clear winner. Onions: Many Cuisinart reviewers panned its performance here, claiming it made onion purée, but most KitchenAid reviewers praised its onion chopping ability. I found almost no difference between the two. Maybe its an issue with the instructions - for chopped onions you must use a few short pulses. A few more pulses and you get minced onion - more than this and both give you onion puree. I wouldn't say either is great at chopping onions, but both are equally mediocre. I also tested chopping nuts, and making breadcrumbs with similar results. Both performed about the same for a course chop, although the Cuisinart produced a more even chop on the nuts, but its when you want a really fine chop that the Cuisinart starts to shine. The first reason for this is the grind feature found only on the Cuisinart. This spins the blade in the opposite direction which allows the flat, back-side of the blade to impact the food. More importantly, it redistributes the food, so if you've got a couple of chunks that refuse to be chopped, a short pulse in the opposite direction helps it drop into the blade. For perfect, fine breadcrumbs I alternate between the normal chop mode for a few seconds, and grind for one second. The other reason the Cuisinart gives a better fine chop is that it does a much better job of cycling the food through the blade. This is a real key when you're working with softer foods like spreads, pâtés or purees. When I made a cream cheese spread in both choppers the Cuisinart did a far quicker and better job of pulling the ingredients down the center and into the blade. The KitchenAid kept larger chunks bobbing on top. If you're making dips, spreads or baby food, the Cuisinart is the hands-down winner. On the practical side, both choppers were equally easy to clean. Both have small holes in the lid for pouring in liquids on the fly, but only The KitchenAid has a slot for dry or thick ingredients - if that's important to you. Overall, I found the Cuisinart easier to use for several reasons. First, the Cuisinart blade drops on easily, while the KitchenAid blade is keyed and I found myself turning it several times before it dropped in. Second, the KitchenAid lid must be removed first before you can lift off the bowl, but on the Cuisinart, the bowl and lid can be detached as an assembly. Finally, the Cuisinart blade has a "handle" that extends to the top of the bowl like a popsicle stick allowing you to remove the blade without getting your fingers in the food. After all my testing, I really can't understand the large ratings difference between these two. Neither is perfect - you'll never get a perfect, even, course chop with things like onions or chocolate, but they do come in handy. For many uses either one will give you pretty much the same results. Because of its advantage with softer foods and its ease of use, I recommend the Cuisinart. I love my MiniPrep, it's a great help! I got this as a gift from my boyfriend and have been using it regularly. This is one of those things that you don't think you ever need (and I did give this topic extensive thought), but once you have it, you would really miss it. The good is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things. The bad is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things. Keeping this in mind, I've learnt when to use and when to just use my knife. For instance, when chopping walnuts for banana bread, I put a cup of walnuts into the processor and hit "Chop" - it immediately chopped the walnuts into good sized chunks, but there was a couple of walnuts that didn't get cut yet, so I hit the "Chop" button a couple more times, but that turned the rest of the walnuts to a very small almost "powder" consistency. I tried it again, with about the same results. I guess I could try putting in less walnuts at a time, but then that would defeat the purpose of "less work" since I'd have to put in a small amount, chop, dump out the first batch, repeat. It's much easier in this case to do a coarse chop with knife. Chopping Mushrooms in this device also was lacking, it kind of made a mushroom puree. Where it shines though is in my daily meals where I'm making some kind of pan sauce. Just about all my pan sauces or pan meals start with butter/oil, then saute'ing some garlic and onions. I'll just peel a few cloves of garlic, coarse chop an onion, dump it all into the MiniPrep, and presto, it's done! When I'm ready to dump it into my pan, just remove the co, remove the blade and use a mini-silicone spatula to dump the contents directly into the pan. A quick rinse of the lid, blade, and work bowl, and the processor can be put away. That can't be any easier. For larger meals and more ingredients, it's great to just coarsely chop your items, dump into the processor, let it do it's work, and then fill up your prep bowls with the different ingredients - making everything easier once you're cooking. I find the "Chop" and "Grind" feature to be pretty much the same thing, just in opposite directions. The opposite direction thing is helpful to get the food to drop down to the blade. If you don't put too much in the processor, once the piece is chopped, it gets flung to the sides of the work bowl and sticks there, creating empty space for the unchopped foods to drop into the blade. Everything gets chopped evenly...it just gets chopped very finely too. The entire unit is very easy to use and clean. The blades are extremely sharp, so be careful when washing those. The clear plastic work bowl does get a little scratched up and not so clear anymore after a bit of use...but then, it's a work bowl. The buttons are under a protective plastic, sealed - so no chance of anything getting under the buttons, just a quick wipe and it's clean! Overall, the unit is small, solid, quiet, easy to use, and easy to clean. It's great for fine chops to puree, not so great for coarse chops/dice. Perfect size for meals for 2 people. For making larger meals you may want to look at the larger cup sized processors, or just make a couple of batches. so... you want a food processor? I have the Mini-Prep and I have the big guy version, but I use the MP 10x as much. It does everything! Want chopped garlic? peel a couple heads, add 2-3T of olive oil and about a 1/4-1/2tsp. of salt. It keeps in a jar in the fridge and tastes a heck of a lot better than the store kind! Fresh herbs, nuts, peppers without burning hands...it's great! When I'm done, I just rinse it out. This is my favorite appliance after my blender, and if this made smoothies and margaritas, it would be my favorite!

KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill

2009-12-16T10:02:00.001-08:00

KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill
From KidCo

3 Step system for making healthy baby food. Developed by a pediatrician, the BabySteps Food Mill is simple to use anywhere. No electricity or batteries needed. Blends and purees fresh foods while separating bone, seeds, skin and other undesirable food parts. Lightweight tote conveniently stores food mill and spoon before and after use. Features Include: 4oz Serving cup, serving spoon, strainer and medical grade stainless steel blade. Dishwasher safe. This guide will walk you through the BabySteps system, providing direction in the preparation, storage and feeding of the most beneficial food for your baby. In this book you find age appropriate foods and serving sizes, sample recipes and helpful information regarding cooking methods, fresh food selection and much more. Made in China.
Amazon Sales Rank: #281 in Baby Product Brand: KidCo Model: 535666 Released on: 2007-06-21 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 6.10" h x 5.00" w x 4.80" l, .85 pounds

We looove this product! My husband and I were first introduced to this baby food grinder about six years ago. We were at our friends' house, and they pulled it out, filled it with some veggies and rice from the dinner table, and had baby food in seconds! Their baby loved it. We can't imagine not having one now. The mill is handy, especially when out at a restaurant. We don't have the tote, but we keep ours in a plastic baggie. After using it, we just pop it back into the baggie and wash it at home (which is a breeze). The food that is ground isn't super smooth. It's more like the No.2 and 3 baby jar food. For dinner, we might have chicken, brown rice, and veggies. I just take a little of each, and I have the baby's dinner ready in minutes, without having to get up! If you buy this, I can guarantee you'll love it. This is a great price for it, too, AND you get the tote. Fast and convenient baby food, My son was 7 months old when I got this food mill. I felt that this might be just another extra but I wanted to try it since my pediatrician recommended getting a food mill. It has worked out great so far. For example, last night I went to a family function. I selected chicken casserole, green beans, and potatoes to put in the food mill. I was able to feed my son easily and also clean up quickly by just putting the food mill back into the tote to wash later. I use it in restaurants and also at home. I am very pleased with Kidco products so far and the reviews on their other products are consistently positive. I feel confident from what I know so far that this is a great product for this stage of feeding. I purchased this from Baby Depot but several stores also carry it including BRU. does what it claims to do The food mill is very handy. I didn't bother using it with my first two kids (I'd received one as a hand-me-down from a friend). It seemed to be too much hassle. In fact, it's really simple. I use it daily with my third child and wish I'd experimented with it a few years ago. Our pediatrician encourages us to give our child what we eat, not to depend on Gerber or Beech Nut too much. The problem is that it's difficult to mash (with a spoon or fork) foods like banana, avocado, potato, small curd cottage cheese and other soft foods to the consistency that my child will eat (super smooth). This food grinder does that for you. It is really easy to clean and simple to tote around. I'll even mill several foods during one sitting, cleaning it between food types - it's that easy to take apart, clean and reassemble. In response to other reviews on this site, you can put cooked chicken into it, or crisp apple, but these won't become as smooth as yogurt. For that, you'd have to add water to the chicken, possibly add some other blending agent like potato, and use an electric blender. For apple or carrots, you'd need to cook it before you could put it into the mill and it would become smooth (like applesauce). Milling foods like corn and peas will probably result in some residual solid bits (the skin of the pea or kernel). To completely rid the food of that, you'd have to use a seive; even an electric blender would yield some solid bits. This product is probably most useful for children between the ages of 6 months and 1 year.

KitchenAid KFP79EW Food Processor Egg Whip

2009-12-16T04:02:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP79EW Food Processor Egg Whip
From Kitchen Aid

The KitchenAid KFP79EW Food Processor Egg Whip fits models KFP740 KFP750 KFPW760 KFPM770
Amazon Sales Rank: #231369 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: KitchenAid

KitchenAid KFPW760OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black

2009-12-15T22:02:00.000-08:00

KitchenAid KFPW760OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFPW760 Food Processor packs 700 watts of power with an ultra wide mouth feed tube, three bowls, and all the tools for your creative cooking. Combine all this with KitchenAid's hassle-free replacement warranty, and you will have everything you need for shredding, slicing, dicing and mincing.
Amazon Sales Rank: #11897 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Onyx Black Brand: KitchenAid Model: KFPW760OB Dimensions: 10.40" h x 17.50" w x 21.50" l, 26.30 pounds

Wow! I received the Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus food processor for Christmas. After doing a lot of research online, I decided to send it back and buy a Kitchenaid instead. Although I have never dealt with Cuisinart customer service, I read multiple negative reviews about them on multiple web sites. This reason, along with the fact that I have a Kitchenaid mixer (which I love) was enough reason to trade my Christmas present in. I decided to buy the Kitchenaid Food Processor 750. However, Amazon.com sent me the 760 model. Maybe they were out of the 750...or maybe I lucked out through a computer glitch. Either way, I'm thrilled with my 760. I highly recommend you spend the extra 20-30$ for the 760 which has a few more attachments, including the juicer. I have never used a food processor before, always relying on my handy Kitchenaid mixer. Today I used my processor for the first time to make a quick loaf of Banana Macadamia Nut Bread (a recipe included with the processor.) It was so easy to use, the directions were very user-friendly. As a side note, the bread was pretty tasty as well. The Processor feels a little heavier than I expected, but I guess since it has a bigger motor that is to be expected. It felt very sturdy as it was mixing up my bread, and the motor hummed along fairly quietly. I am amazed at how quickly and expertly it sliced up the bananas! I can't wait to try it out with other recipes. My parents have a Kitchenaid mixer that I remember using when I was growing up, so it is a good 20+ years old. It still runs like it is brand new. If this is indicative of Kitchenaid products, I expect my food processor will be in the family for many years to come! As a side note: A friend of mine lives on Kodiak, a large Island in Alaska. She inherited a Kitchenaid mixer from a friend which was missing the bowl, and the cord had been frayed. She contacted Kitchenaid in hopes of fixing it. Kitchenaid sent a repair man to the Island to fix it for her along with a replacement bowl at no cost to her. If this isn't quality customer service, I don't know what is!! An Expensive Disappointment I bought this model almost two years ago, as a replacement for a much-loved food processor that had been discontinued. Here's why I don't like this one: 1) One of my main criteria when I was shopping for it was that my new food processor should have a large capacity. This one was advertised as having a large capacity. But the stem in the middle of the bowl is very short, so you can't actually put much food into it, especially if the food is liquidy. 2) They advertise having one of the widest mouthed feed tubes. But what they don't tell you is that the "maximum fill line" on the feed tube is very low. So you really can't pack all *that* much food into the feed tube. 3) The ad said it had an attachment called "juicer." I thought that this meant that I could use it to, say, juice carrots, like the way my local food co-op has a juice bar where you can buy things like carrot-beet-celery juice. But no, actually the "juicer" is an attachment where you push down on an orange over a dome and the juice comes down the sides, through holes, and into the body of the food processor. It's basically like an ordinary "Mexican hat shaped" manual juicer except that you use the food processor to turn the middle (I guess that's how it goes -- I've never used this attachment) and then the bowl collects the juice. When I made my final decision between the last two food processors that I was looking at, I chose this one because it said "juicer." So this was a disappointment and made me feel that I'd been snared by phony ad hype. Interesting... I see they are now saying "citrus press" instead of "juicer" for this attachment. I think that is much more honest. 4) It's not good with small quantities. My old food processor could chop a clove of garlic. My KitchenAid just bounces the clove of garlic around, uncut. 5) Food often will "slalom" between the lower and upper blade without ever getting chopped. I've made hummus, let the machine run for a while, served it, and then found whole garlic cloves in the middle of the hummus, totally uncut. My old food processor never did that. 6) Flimsy spatula. 7) The rim of the lid fits on the *outside* of the bowl. So if you blend anything liquidy, it's pretty much guaranteed to be spread all over the outside of the food processor. And the counter underneath. On my old food processor, the lid fit *inside* the bowl, which was a zillion times better at keeping drips contained, mess-free. 8) When I want to take off the bowl with the blade inside, the blade is always "locked" to the middle stem, which keeps the bowl from coming out unless I reach in and disconnect the blade. This is easy to do, but it's annoying, especially when the blade is covered in food. 9) The pusher that you use to push food through the feed tube has two parts to it. They often unlock from each other while I'm in the middle of using them to push food into the food processor. This seems mildly dangerous. 10) When I bought it, I loved the idea of having multiple bowls, so that I could chop one thing, then switch bowls and chop something else. However, to use a smaller bowl you need to put the smaller bowl inside the larger bowl and then run the food processor with both bowls attached. Unfortunately, the few times I've tried this, food from the smaller bowl has gotten onto the bigger bowl, making it dirty enough that it needed washing too, with no time saved. The one thing that I *do* especially like about the KitchenAid more than my old food processor is that its base is very well-sealed, so it is easy to wipe spills off it. You wanted to hear all of that. Right? :-) Best thing I ever did! I really hate to say anything about Wolfgang Puck because it is totally not his fault, but I ordered his really beautiful food processor from HSN, TWICE! Both times it was used, with debris left on the blades! So, I decided to order the KitchenAid 760 B and it is almost silent, chops, shreds, purify's, and pulverizes anything you put in it. The extra wide mouth on the food shoot is excellent for potatoes, zucchini, and large vegetables. So far, nothing I used in it slowed the motor down. The use is simple and easy to put together and it cleans up beautifully with everything encased, leaving nothing open for food to get stuck. One spot may be the spindle which turns the blades, but it wipes out very easily. The attachments which come with it along with the blades provided are enough to do anything you need. I've made bread dough, and being a vegetarian, used it to chop every manner of vegetable, effortlessly. Worth every dime, dollar, hundred dollar, two hundred dollars!

VitaMix Drink Machine #5006 Commercial Blender

2009-12-15T10:03:00.001-08:00

VitaMix Drink Machine #5006 Commercial Blender
From Vitamix

All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings. Specially designed clear polycarbonate container is virtually unbreakable and lets you see inside. Blends as little as 4 oz. with the same consistency and quality as a full load. Metal to Metal drive coupling for high speed production Heavy-duty 2+ hp motor engineered for demanding foodservice operations. 2+ peak hp motor with 37,000 rpm high motor speed 32 oz. 2-Step Timer Blender Deliver consistently smooth granitas, margaritas, frozen coffees, etc. The automatic timer starts on low and then gets up to high for a smooth finish and turns off automatically. Give your servers time to make the drink and serve the customer easily! Dimensions: 32 oz. 7 1/4" x 8-3/4"D x 17.5"H with lid (18.5 cm x 22 cm x 44 cm with lid) Electrical: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 11.5 amps 220/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 750-850 watts 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz., 750-850 watts

Virtually Indestructable! We used this product for 17 months in our coffee bar and it got a great deal of use. We had no problems with it and it just keeps going and going. Great for commercial or personal use (for those who like frozen drinks at home or to entertain).

KitchenAid KFP720OB Food Processor, 7 Cup with Mini Bowl

2009-12-15T04:03:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP720OB Food Processor, 7 Cup with Mini Bowl
From KitchenAid

A great choice for smaller jobs, this powerful food processor has a stainless steel multipurpose blade that blends, chops, minces and mixes food quickly. The 3-cup mini bowl with mini blade is superb for chopping fine items, like onions and potatoes. Hassle-free total replacement warranty and one-year full warranty. Model KFP720OB.

Quiet, but small. I spent a long time looking at food processors before I finally bought one. My criteria, and what I learned: - Noise: I don't want a food processor that I dread to turn on. Kitchenaid got top marks for its lack of noise by Consumer Reports, so I went with KA instead of Cuisinart. Incidentally, CR lists different model numbers than this one. My suspicion is that the model numbers don't mean anything: the motor is probably the same, and the accessories are what determine the price, since that's the usual means of getting consumers with a wide range of price points. - Cleaning: I also don't want a food processor that I dread to use, lest I have to clean it. I chose to buy a dark color (blue) so that I wouldn't have to worry about carrot stains on the white finish, and the KA again had smooth buttons compared with Cuisinart so it's easier to clean and nothing can get stuck between. On both counts, I'm happy about the decision. - Shredding, slicing: Slicing is wonderful. I get even slices, and they're prettier and faster than what I could do with a knife, even given clean up time. Shredding is somewhat inconsistent, but not a huge deal. I do kind of wish I had an option for two finenesses for shredding: thicker shreds and fluffy ones. - Durability: I read way too many of the Amazon reviews, which give a perspective not given by Consumer Reports, and the reviewers seem to say that KA is more durable and has blades which stay sharper than Cuisinart. Apparently Cuisinart switched to cheaper blades. I'm pretty frugal and would love to consider the brands cheaper than these two, but it sounded like the other brands (Black and Decker, Hamilton Beach) are less durable and noisier; Consumer Reports gave the cheaper brands black marks in many areas. - Size: the food processor is a good size and weight. I can pull it down from the cabinet without any difficulty, and it holds as much food as I need it to. I almost bought the 5 c and am glad that I didn't because it would have been too small. Likewise, I'm happy that I got the model with the mini-bowl. If I had gotten a larger one like 9 c or 14 c, that might have given me more flexibility so I don't have to empty out the bowl as often while making a salad, but it would have cost 50-100% more than I paid. So far, this size is JUST FINE. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, and I hope that my decision making helps someone else. Amazon didn't put a lot of information on their website about the differences between the several 7 cup models, possibly deliberately, so I'm hoping this gives useful info. As an update a year later: the plastic has etched, so the bowl is cloudy and doesn't look as clean as it is. The base still looks clean, the blades are still sharp, and I'm still happy with it. Great product! This is a very nice food processor. I bought it based on reviews of the more expensive models, and found it to be very good product. It has a very strong yet quiet motor that seems to handle jobs with ease. The 7 cup size is good for most typical food processing I do for my family of three. I can easily shred a full pound of cheese in the 7 cup bowl. I was impressed with this product especially after seeing a new Black and Decker food processor that sounded like it was grinding rocks even with an empty bowl. This kitchen aid model appears to be very well built. It is definitely worth the $80. The food processor comes with the base, 7 cup bowl, chopping blade, shredding/slicing blade, a "pole" for the shredding blade, and a spatula to help clean out the bowl. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. Great for pesto and cole slaw. I bought one of these for my wife. We're at the limit for storage space. I actually brought home one of the larger Kitchen Aid units and I had to take it back because we didn't have room to store it! This unit is heavy, powerful, and quiet for its size. So far we've had nothing but good experiences with it, but it's a good idea to read all the reviews to see if your particular favorite food is something people have had trouble processing with this particular machine. It seems that all food processors have their strengths and weaknesses. Our main purpose for the machine is processing veggies, and it's working just fine so far. And, its small enough to hide away when not in use. Finally, the three cup bowl is great for doing small jobs. That was one of the reasons we chose this machine.

Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, White

2009-12-14T22:03:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart BFP-703 SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, White
From Cuisinart

When space is at a premium, it's a wise cook who makes his/her kitchen appliances do double duty, as is the case with this powerful machine from Cuisinart. It crushes ice, chops raw and cooked foods, including meats to any consistency, as well as blending drinks, soups and more. In this sleek Italian design the collar works with the motor base to provide power at the correct speed for slicing, shredding or chopping.
Amazon Sales Rank: #7792 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Cuisinart Model: BFP-703 Dimensions: 16.00" h x 6.50" w x 6.00" l, 10.00 pounds
Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to purée baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks. This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meats or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments go in the dishwasher, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings, including "ice crush" and "pulse," is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet detailing how to use all the features, and 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan Editor's Choice: Cuisinart's SmartPower food processor is our choice for the best food processor under $100. This blender/food processor combines two kitchen appliances into one useful package. It is heavy-duty, can both blend and process most things, and sits on the counter without shaking around. The processor has 350 watts of power and seven speeds, and the plastic bowl size is 3 cups--it also has a 40-ounce glass blender jar. It comes with one standard blade and one slicing/shredding disc. Most attachments go in the dishwasher, and the flat touchpad wipes down with a sponge.
an excellent and versatile appliance I was excited to get this Cuisinart a month or so ago because I love to cook, but I'm a college student who lives in an apartment. I don't have tons of space (or money, for that matter) to blow on two appliances. I have done many things with the SmartPower Duet, and it hasn't failed me yet. I've made deliciously smooth and thick shakes (including one with rum for a party - it was a hit.) I've made amazing salsa. I've made gazpacho. For some of these, I used the recipe book that comes with the machine. There are a lot of good recipes, indeed, but as an added bonus, the recipes give you helpful hints about how to use the appliance the best way - like, which ingredients to add first, instead of just shoving everything in.Just last night I made a pasta salad with about twenty ingredients, most of which had to be chopped or minced or sliced, so I used the food processor with the chopper to pulverize the garlic and other spices into a nice smooth blend (thus avoiding the dreaded clumps of pungent garlic). Then, I took the spices out and added red and green peppers and other vegetables and chopped them up coarsely, like salsa. Then I put the slicer attachment on to the food processor and sliced perfectly thin slices of cucumber and red onion. I added this to some pasta, provolone cheese, and some olive oil, and voila, I had a great pasta salad in less than half of the time it would have taken me to prepare all of those veggies by hand.I certainly haven't had any complaints about the workmanship. I love how it feels so sturdy without being bulky - the base is a little wider than most and not flimsy like most other blenders I've used, and the thick, glass blender jar is squat instead of tall and thin, which seems to make blending things a lot easier because the ingredients can easily move around near the blade. The keypad controls are enclosed so it's incredibly easy to clean up splatters and spills. The processor bowl doesn't seem to be flimsy to me (perhaps they've fixed the problem ?). In other words, this thing is great. Versatile, but breaks easily I have owned the duet for approximatley one year. I use the blender mostly for milkshakes. The food processor is small, which is ok with me, except I do not like the feed tube. With a processor this small, it's unlikely one would use it to slice or shred, so why bother with the slicing disk and therefore the feed tube? Also, the feed tube makes it too tall to work with right under kitchen cabinets--you must pull it out to use. The motor is loud for both appliances. And the biggest problem is that mine broke this morning while I attempted to make a milkshake rendering both applicances unusable, since now the blade will not rotate. There is a small black plastic disk that fits between the base and the jar that has shattered all on its own. After reading your other reviews, I see I am not the first person to experience this. Buy this item with caution. Makes excellent smoothies I have been looking for a good blender and also a food processor for a while and one day I came across this cuisinart combination in a store. I liked the fact that I could get one device which was both a blender and a food processor (hence saving $$$ and space). I read a few good online reviews on this product and decided to purchase it from amazon a week ago. I've so far used this device half a dozen times to make smoothies and they come out perfect each time. The motor is very powerful and it gets the job done really quickly. It is also very easy to assemble/disassemble hence making the task of cleaning it very easy.My only wish is that this product came in other colours too but now I am only being picky.

Proctor Silex Food Chopper

2009-12-14T16:03:00.001-08:00

Proctor Silex Food Chopper
From Proctor-Silex

1.5 Cup Capacity, Food Chopper, Single Speed Pulse Control, Stainless Steel Processing Blade
Amazon Sales Rank: #3079 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Proctor Silex Model: 294357 Dimensions: 8.50" h x 5.44" w x 5.13" l, 2.05 pounds

It's good value for its price I needed a food chopper badly, so I'm glad I made this purchase. It does a good job, it's incredibly cheap and the size is indeed very compact. However, I have to say, that even for a one-person household I find it a bit too small.Even an onion has to be chopped in halves, the whole onion would be too much for it. If I was to buy a new one I'd go for a bigger one. Cute, and it chops and minces quick and easy! This chopper is great! For most of the stuff I make as a bachelor cooking for 1 person I don't need a monster sized food processor, and this little guy saves a lot of chopping and mincing I used to do with a knife. You can toss some avacado, red onion, cilantro, salt, and the juice from a lime into it and in like 5 seconds have homemade guacamole to go with some tortilla chips. Other stuff like pesto or marinara sauce for 1 or 2 people are easy to make with it too. Fantastic chopper!! The only negative part about this little chopper is that is does only chop small quantities, however, it does such a fantastic job, and it's such a great price, that it hardly matters. ANYone who cooks should have this! EASY to use and clean, chops amazingly. I highly recommend it.

Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid

2009-12-14T10:03:00.001-08:00

Hamilton Beach 70550RL PrepStar Food Processor with Bonus Chill Lid
From Hamilton Beach

Prep Star Food Processor 70550RL has a large 8 cup capacity. The food processor has a continuous feed chute and a stainless steel processing blade as well as a reversible slicer/shredder disc. It also features in-bowl blade storage. Keep items fresher with the bonus chill lid.
Amazon Sales Rank: #56038 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Hamilton Beach Model: 70550RL Released on: 2004-10-25 Dimensions: 16.00" h x 11.00" w x 13.00" l, 6.75 pounds
With a 350-watt motor and a 7-cup bowl, this inexpensive tool puts a family-size food-processor's versatility and ease into a cook's hands at a bargain price. The processor's S-shaped stainless-steel blade kneads bread dough and chops and minces a variety of foods, from nuts to meat to cheese to vegetables and fruits. The reversible stainless-steel disc blade slices and shreds fruits and vegetables, and, with two speeds to choose from and a pulse control, the processor offers classic flexibility for fine work. Beginners will appreciate the control panel's chart, which lists the appropriate blades and speeds for specific tasks. The processor measures 12-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 7 inches and sits on rubber feet to prevent skidding. The bowl, cover, and blades are dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack
Love this food processor! I purchased this FP 4 1/2 years ago and it is still running strong. I have grated, diced, and mixed well over 1500 pounds of food and have yet to experience any problems.Christmas, 2 years ago, I was making a dough that was so thick, the motor was barely going, even on the high setting. I was horrified to see smoke pouring out of the back of the stand, so I shut it off and figured that I had killed it for certain. Not so! After cooling down for half hour or so, it was up and running again as though nothing had happened.I use this when I puree my pumpkin each fall. Over the course of 3 or 4 days, I generally do around 200-300 pounds of pumpkin and this FP has sailed through with out any problems. This includes running times into the hours. (4 or 5 hours at a time without any longer than a 30 second break between batches)I have dropped it... it fell into a sink of water...it was in a box that fell down a flight of stairs... I have basically done anything and everything one would think would cause it to be destroyed and yet it just won't quit!I would recommend this FP to anyone looking for a workhorse for a good price. I would be lost without mine and consider it the most important small appliance in my kitchen. Great machine for the price Shreds carrots and zucchini very nicely for soups and salads and purees good, too. However, the food chute isn't very big and I have to cut up everything. Other than that, I have no complaints. I just wish I had paid more attention to the size of the food chute before making my final decision on which processor to buy. Should have listened.... I did quite a bit of research before I purchased this food processor. I even read all of the negative/mediocre reviews and decided to try it for myself anyway (hey it was only $25.) My original intent was to make Pesto (my garden is full of basil). For pesto this machine works fine except that the S-blade is difficult to clean. Somehow food works up into the inside of the blade. The second time I used this food processor the feed tube broke! I was doing parmesean cheese (per the instruction guide) and the bottom of the tube snapped off inside the food processor. It did slice vegetables nicely and the pesto came out great...so I guess if you are going to use this processor for light work it is great but eventually I will move up to a nicer more durable model.

KitchenAid KFC3100WH Chef Series 3-Cup Food Chopper, White

2009-12-14T04:03:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFC3100WH Chef Series 3-Cup Food Chopper, White
From KitchenAid

This little powerhouse is up for any job, no matter how tough, as long as you don't need large quantities of food processed quickly. When might an appliance such as this prove indispensable? How about for chopping lots of onions, nuts or cheese? Perhaps for making a decadent buttercream frosting, guacamole, salsa or spinach dip? KitchenAid's insistence on fine performance is backed by their total replacement warranty.
Amazon Sales Rank: #3971 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: KitchenAid Model: KFC3100WH Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 6.40" h x 8.10" w x 11.20" l, 3.20 pounds
With a 3-cup work bowl and 240 watts of power, this chopper is ideal for small jobs and for making sauces, frostings, and dressings. The stainless-steel blade's reverse spiral action pulls food down, minimizing scraping and producing uniform chopped meat, nuts, cheese, vegetables, herbs--all the many foods for which the chopper is intended. For adding ingredients while the chopper is running, the lid has two compartments, one for dry items and the other for wet. For precise control, the chopper's electronic pulse pad responds instantaneously. The heavy power base provides stability and is seamless, making cleanup a simple matter of wiping the base and placing all the parts in the dishwasher. The chopper stands just 9-1/2 inches high and has cord storage inside the base. A stiff spatula is included. Should the chopper fail during its first year, KitchenAid's total replacement warranty guarantees delivery of another machine. --Fred Brack
Makes quick work of common chopping needs I have had a few full-size food processors in the past -- both expensive and cheap models -- and the main complaints I had with them were: bulkiness, noise, and cleanup time. Over time, I realized that I was doing fewer and fewer things with the processor, and then finally, it got put away for good.But lately, I found that I was chopping the same ingredients, in almost the same amounts, again and again.So, on a whim, really, I decided to give the Kitchenaid 3-cup chopper a try. I own a number of Kitchenaid large appliances, and have always been satisfied. This food chopper is no exception, as it exceeds my expectations for handling my chopping drudgery. Be it onions, garlic, emulsifying dressing, making bread crumbs, chopping nuts, whatever. This unit takes a very small amount of counter space, has a great look, stores its cord in the base, and its bowl and cover are dishwasher-safe.This appliance is a nice time-saver, and that, in my opinion, makes it a great item. Cuisinart Vs. KitchenAid Mini Choppers When I starting searching for a mini-chopper I was surprised by the huge rating difference between the Cuisinart DLC2 and the KitchenAid KFC3100, so I bought both and did a side-by-side comparison. The only explanation I can give for the ratings difference is that Cuisinart buyers must have higher expectations. For most operations they have nearly identical performance and for some operations the Cuisinart is the clear winner. Onions: Many Cuisinart reviewers panned its performance here, claiming it made onion purée, but most KitchenAid reviewers praised its onion chopping ability. I found almost no difference between the two. Maybe its an issue with the instructions - for chopped onions you must use a few short pulses. A few more pulses and you get minced onion - more than this and both give you onion puree. I wouldn't say either is great at chopping onions, but both are equally mediocre. I also tested chopping nuts, and making breadcrumbs with similar results. Both performed about the same for a course chop, although the Cuisinart produced a more even chop on the nuts, but its when you want a really fine chop that the Cuisinart starts to shine. The first reason for this is the grind feature found only on the Cuisinart. This spins the blade in the opposite direction which allows the flat, back-side of the blade to impact the food. More importantly, it redistributes the food, so if you've got a couple of chunks that refuse to be chopped, a short pulse in the opposite direction helps it drop into the blade. For perfect, fine breadcrumbs I alternate between the normal chop mode for a few seconds, and grind for one second. The other reason the Cuisinart gives a better fine chop is that it does a much better job of cycling the food through the blade. This is a real key when you're working with softer foods like spreads, pâtés or purees. When I made a cream cheese spread in both choppers the Cuisinart did a far quicker and better job of pulling the ingredients down the center and into the blade. The KitchenAid kept larger chunks bobbing on top. If you're making dips, spreads or baby food, the Cuisinart is the hands-down winner. On the practical side, both choppers were equally easy to clean. Both have small holes in the lid for pouring in liquids on the fly, but only The KitchenAid has a slot for dry or thick ingredients - if that's important to you. Overall, I found the Cuisinart easier to use for several reasons. First, the Cuisinart blade drops on easily, while the KitchenAid blade is keyed and I found myself turning it several times before it dropped in. Second, the KitchenAid lid must be removed first before you can lift off the bowl, but on the Cuisinart, the bowl and lid can be detached as an assembly. Finally, the Cuisinart blade has a "handle" that extends to the top of the bowl like a popsicle stick allowing you to remove the blade without getting your fingers in the food. After all my testing, I really can't understand the large ratings difference between these two. Neither is perfect - you'll never get a perfect, even, course chop with things like onions or chocolate, but they do come in handy. For many uses either one will give you pretty much the same results. Because of its advantage with softer foods and its ease of use, I recommend the Cuisinart. So close... I love almost everything about this chopper. It's reasonably priced, a nice size, and it does a good job with the chopping (my first experiment, chicken salad, was a success). It's easy to clean, the cord stores in the base, there's a slot in the top to add ingredients while mixing, and the little paddle is handy for scraping out the food from the bowl (it's a tight fit for one of those regular size rubber kitchen paddles). Another good feature: the chop button won't function unless the lid is locked in place.The one thing I don't love: the noise. I expected some noise with a chopper, of course, but this thing is so loud and *shrill* that it's almost embarrassing to use. It sounds sort of like a dentist's drill, times ten.So, we have four stars for this product. It does its job, it just makes a lot of noise doing so.

RSVP International Veg-3 Rotary Food Mill

2009-12-13T22:03:00.001-08:00

RSVP International Veg-3 Rotary Food Mill
From R.S.V.P.

Make delicious tomato sauce, applesauce, baby food or riced potatoes with this Rotary Food Mill. Three interchangeable 18/10 stainless steel disks (fine, medium and coarse) fit in the sturdy, hygienic plastic bowl. The long, comfortable handle and substantial pot rests hold the mill steady when in use. Fits over bowls or pots 6.25-in. to 10.25-in. in diameter. Dishwasher-safe on the top rack.
Amazon Sales Rank: #8164 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: RSVP Model: VEG-3 Dimensions: 4.00" h x 10.10" w x 13.20" l, 1.70 pounds

Recommended The RSVP food mill is an economical and efficient means to pureeing food such as tomatoes, potatoes, and fruit. I started not to get this because it's plastic and history has shown that for me, most of those items wind up in the trash. However, after looking at the prices on the other brands and reading a review somewhere about another plastic food mill that's very similar to this one, I decided to get it. Even though it's plastic, it's pretty durable and can sit on top of a hot pot. Some may not like it because the feet are not adjustable, but there are enough notches on the legs to accommodate a variety of pot or bowl sizes. It's obviously not intended for huge pots or mixing bowls. I use it over a pot that's about 8" across the top. The mill comes with 3 stainless steel blades. The description says 18/10. The blades are sturdy and fit snugly in the bowl. The handle has to be pressed into the notches on the side of the bowl using a bit of force, but it doesn't require anything more than a little effort. The food mill is 2.5 quarts, which is enough for my needs. I cut up and cooked about 6 medium sized red potatoes, drained them and put them all into the food mill. It was a little to full, but after a few turns that problem was solved. I used the coarse blade and processed all of the potatoes in a few minutes. Since I didn't peel the potatoes, I had to scrape the blade off once to move the peel out of the way. The mill did a great job, and I was satisfied with the results. Good product.. Cheap, but good. Does its job, although it scrapes the discs while turning. Easy to clean, and sturdy plastic. Great Product This is a great product for the money! Does exactly what it is suppose to do. I mush baby food and it works perfect for this purpose. Cleans up easy too.

Cuisinart HFP-300 PrepExpress 220-Watt Handheld Electric Food Processors

2009-12-12T22:03:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart HFP-300 PrepExpress 220-Watt Handheld Electric Food Processors
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart added to its signature food processor line the Handheld Food Processor. A comfortable handle allows users to pick it up to grate, slice or shred ingredients directly into a bowl or pan. Stainless steel accents make it an elegant addition to Cuisinart's food prep collection.

A Cuisinart Disappointment I am a long-standing Cusinart food processor fan for 25 plus years. I couldn't imagine my kitchen without it. So when I discovered this product, I was sure that this would be a time-efficient way to quickly chop an onion without having to use my big Cuisinart food processor. I was confident that it would uphold Cuisinart standards for food processing. NOT THE CASE. Chopping/slicing peppers or onions was completely impossible. Very little came out of the chute as most of the vegetables were turned into a mushy pureed substance trapped between the blade and the round housing. In addition, as soon as the motor is turned on, a burnt odor is emitted leading me to think that the motor is burning out. I do not recommend this product to anyone and I am shocked that Cuisinart would put their name on this piece of junk! Cuisinart HFP-300 Too much food remains in the part that does not detach. I shred carrots for my husband and I loose a good bit of the carrots that are left in the machine. The space between the cutter and the casing is where the carrots gather. The cord also does not retract easily. I have to actually push it back into the machine. POORLY DESIGNED IN EVERY WAY I was very excited to get this small kitchen appliance as I thought it would make the process of shredding and grating produce much quicker. This gadget is poorly designed in every way. For starters, the spout is too low for most bowls. No mixing bowl that I have fits underneath. Second, the angle of the spout is not sharp enough. I have to constantly cut the power to reach my hand inside and pull out processed vegetables. If the angle were, sharper, gravity would probably take care of this. Third, the motor is very weak. With just a few carrots placed in the top, the motor starts slowing down. There is a consistent light burning smell from the unit when the motor slows down. Fourth, food constantly gets caught between the removable metal grating/shredding cylinders and the inside of the unit. I am only able to process a few vegetables before I have to cut off the power, open the unit and wash out all of the produce that is stuck inside. Cleaning the removable parts is easy, but food also gets stuck in crevices on the base unit which is very difficult to remove. I am not at all happy with this unit and would recommend that you look elsewhere for a shredding/grating appliance.

Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, White

2009-12-11T22:03:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2A Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, White
From Cuisinart

An old stand-by in the kitchen just got better with this mini chopper. It's smaller than your traditional processor so you can store it easier and use it more often. Features a touchpad control system and an auto-reversing SmartPower blade while operating.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2955 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Cuisinart Model: DLC-2A Dimensions: 5.90" h x 8.40" w x 10.20" l, 3.00 pounds
This little 250-watt workhorse comes in handy when a full-size food processor is unnecessary. The 3-cup work bowl is just right for making pesto or a salad dressing, and two receptacles in the lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the bowl while the processor is blending a perfect emulsion. It's also ideal for chopping and grinding. Pressing the "chop" button deploys the sharp edge of Cuisinart's patented reversible blade to chop onions, herbs, or bread crumbs. Pressing the "grind" button whirls the blade in the other direction so its blunt side can grind nuts, coffee beans, or cheese. Compact at just 9 inches high and lightweight (it has a plastic body), the Mini Prep Plus can be tucked away in a cabinet, and the little spatula accompanying it goes into a drawer. It carries an 18-month warranty against defects. The plastic work bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand washed to protect its edges. --Fred Brack
Cuisinart Vs. KitchenAid Mini Choppers When I starting searching for a mini-chopper I was surprised by the huge rating difference between the Cuisinart DLC2 and the KitchenAid KFC3100, so I bought both and did a side-by-side comparison. The only explanation I can give for the ratings difference is that Cuisinart buyers must have higher expectations. For most operations they have nearly identical performance and for some operations the Cuisinart is the clear winner. Onions: Many Cuisinart reviewers panned its performance here, claiming it made onion purée, but most KitchenAid reviewers praised its onion chopping ability. I found almost no difference between the two. Maybe its an issue with the instructions - for chopped onions you must use a few short pulses. A few more pulses and you get minced onion - more than this and both give you onion puree. I wouldn't say either is great at chopping onions, but both are equally mediocre. I also tested chopping nuts, and making breadcrumbs with similar results. Both performed about the same for a course chop, although the Cuisinart produced a more even chop on the nuts, but its when you want a really fine chop that the Cuisinart starts to shine. The first reason for this is the grind feature found only on the Cuisinart. This spins the blade in the opposite direction which allows the flat, back-side of the blade to impact the food. More importantly, it redistributes the food, so if you've got a couple of chunks that refuse to be chopped, a short pulse in the opposite direction helps it drop into the blade. For perfect, fine breadcrumbs I alternate between the normal chop mode for a few seconds, and grind for one second. The other reason the Cuisinart gives a better fine chop is that it does a much better job of cycling the food through the blade. This is a real key when you're working with softer foods like spreads, pâtés or purees. When I made a cream cheese spread in both choppers the Cuisinart did a far quicker and better job of pulling the ingredients down the center and into the blade. The KitchenAid kept larger chunks bobbing on top. If you're making dips, spreads or baby food, the Cuisinart is the hands-down winner. On the practical side, both choppers were equally easy to clean. Both have small holes in the lid for pouring in liquids on the fly, but only The KitchenAid has a slot for dry or thick ingredients - if that's important to you. Overall, I found the Cuisinart easier to use for several reasons. First, the Cuisinart blade drops on easily, while the KitchenAid blade is keyed and I found myself turning it several times before it dropped in. Second, the KitchenAid lid must be removed first before you can lift off the bowl, but on the Cuisinart, the bowl and lid can be detached as an assembly. Finally, the Cuisinart blade has a "handle" that extends to the top of the bowl like a popsicle stick allowing you to remove the blade without getting your fingers in the food. After all my testing, I really can't understand the large ratings difference between these two. Neither is perfect - you'll never get a perfect, even, course chop with things like onions or chocolate, but they do come in handy. For many uses either one will give you pretty much the same results. Because of its advantage with softer foods and its ease of use, I recommend the Cuisinart. I love my MiniPrep, it's a great help! I got this as a gift from my boyfriend and have been using it regularly. This is one of those things that you don't think you ever need (and I did give this topic extensive thought), but once you have it, you would really miss it. The good is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things. The bad is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things. Keeping this in mind, I've learnt when to use and when to just use my knife. For instance, when chopping walnuts for banana bread, I put a cup of walnuts into the processor and hit "Chop" - it immediately chopped the walnuts into good sized chunks, but there was a couple of walnuts that didn't get cut yet, so I hit the "Chop" button a couple more times, but that turned the rest of the walnuts to a very small almost "powder" consistency. I tried it again, with about the same results. I guess I could try putting in less walnuts at a time, but then that would defeat the purpose of "less work" since I'd have to put in a small amount, chop, dump out the first batch, repeat. It's much easier in this case to do a coarse chop with knife. Chopping Mushrooms in this device also was lacking, it kind of made a mushroom puree. Where it shines though is in my daily meals where I'm making some kind of pan sauce. Just about all my pan sauces or pan meals start with butter/oil, then saute'ing some garlic and onions. I'll just peel a few cloves of garlic, coarse chop an onion, dump it all into the MiniPrep, and presto, it's done! When I'm ready to dump it into my pan, just remove the co, remove the blade and use a mini-silicone spatula to dump the contents directly into the pan. A quick rinse of the lid, blade, and work bowl, and the processor can be put away. That can't be any easier. For larger meals and more ingredients, it's great to just coarsely chop your items, dump into the processor, let it do it's work, and then fill up your prep bowls with the different ingredients - making everything easier once you're cooking. I find the "Chop" and "Grind" feature to be pretty much the same thing, just in opposite directions. The opposite direction thing is helpful to get the food to drop down to the blade. If you don't put too much in the processor, once the piece is chopped, it gets flung to the sides of the work bowl and sticks there, creating empty space for the unchopped foods to drop into the blade. Everything gets chopped evenly...it just gets chopped very finely too. The entire unit is very easy to use and clean. The blades are extremely sharp, so be careful when washing those. The clear plastic work bowl does get a little scratched up and not so clear anymore after a bit of use...but then, it's a work bowl. The buttons are under a protective plastic, sealed - so no chance of anything getting under the buttons, just a quick wipe and it's clean! Overall, the unit is small, solid, quiet, easy to use, and easy to clean. It's great for fine chops to puree, not so great for coarse chops/dice. Perfect size for meals for 2 people. For making larger meals you may want to look at the larger cup sized processors, or just make a couple of batches. so... you want a food processor? I have the Mini-Prep and I have the big guy version, but I use the MP 10x as much. It does everything! Want chopped garlic? peel a couple heads, add 2-3T of olive oil and about a 1/4-1/2tsp. of salt. It keeps in a jar in the fridge and tastes a heck of a lot better than the store kind! Fresh herbs, nuts, peppers without burning hands...it's great! When I'm done, I just rinse it out. This is my favorite appliance after my blender, and if this made smoothies and margaritas, it would be my favorite!

KitchenAid KFP750ER 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Empire Red

2009-12-10T22:03:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP750ER 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Empire Red
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFP750 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model is powered by a 700-Watt motor for the most demanding jobs and comes complete with a large 12-Cup work bowl, 4-Cup mini bowl, a tall feed tube, and assortment of standard accessories.
Amazon Sales Rank: #3561 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: Empire Red Brand: KitchenAid Model: KFP750ER Dimensions: 10.40" h x 17.50" w x 21.50" l,
With its powerful 700-watt motor, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. Its durable sealed housing creates a sound barrier for quiet operation, while pulse control provides precision results when a light touch is needed. The food processor features a large 12-cup-capacity work bowl, dual feed tubes, and a premium-quality multipurpose stainless-steel blade. Its seven-piece accessory set includes a 4-cup mini bowl with a stainless-steel blade, a 2-mm slicing disc, and a 4-mm slicing disc, as well as a 4-mm shredding disc, dough blade, and spatula. The included storage case helps protect and keep the accessories organized. For added convenience, the base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowls, blades, and discs are dishwasher-safe. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures 21-1/2 by 17-1/2 by 10-2/5 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.
Works very well After years of not having a food processor, finally broke down and bought this one. I'd made do with a stand mixer, blender, mortar and pestle, and knives. Not sure why I waited so long to buy one, but am very glad I did. The 750 works as advertised. It has a powerful motor, the various cutting blades perform well. The reasons for giving the product 4 stars instead of 5 are: 1. The lid does not seal very tightly so when processing liquids, there's a fair amount of leakage. 2. The mini-bowl is very handy and handles small amounts better than if they were put in the larger bowl; but, there is frequently some leakage into the main bowl. These are minor issues and shouldn't discourage anyone from buying this machine. However, the new 760 model seems to have many more features for just a little bit more money. Before buying the 750, you should check to see if the 760 better meets what you need. Great product with serious liquid limitations which make it a 4 cup food processor. This is a wondeerful food processor with a powerful and quiet motor. There is one odd feature that is not very clearly mentioned about the amount of limited liquid this unit can handle and should be well understood before one buys this device. First you will not be able to put much more than 2 inches of fluid, 4 cups(32 ounces)due to the short center shaft which is only 2 inches that holds the blade in the main cavity. This is a design limitation that could have been overcome with simple mechanical engineering by using the full height of the cavity which is 5 inches. Instead of using a longer center shaft designed to slide the small work bowl on,the Kitchenaid engineers used a short 2 inch shaft. This in turn severly limits the height of fluid in the main mixing cavity to 2 inches(4 cups), because fluid leaks out of the main cavity over the short 2 inch center shaft that holds the processor blade. Unfortunately, this essentially makes the 12 cup a 4 cup food processor for items with fluids envolved. This equates to a 67 percent capacity redution. There are other models out there that overcome this limitation by using a center shaft that has a height that is equal or slighty less than to the cavity height. Why Kitchenaid made this poor engineering decision is realy one of those engineering mysteries. Since everything else on this machine is highly engineered. Some things simply just don't make any sense and this most certainly is one of them. Hopefully, Kitchenaid will redesign the main cavity with a taller center shaft and eliminate this serious liquid limitation. Wonderful machine A more accurate rating for this food processor, in my opinion, would be 4 and a half stars. It is truly a great machine. Sadly, this is my third food processor in 4 years, as I had two horrible experiences with other brands, before I finally bit the bullet and spent the cash on this one. I wish I had done that in the first place! I have used this processor for several applications and so far I am VERY pleased. It shreds cheese like a pro, chops veggies with ease, pulverizes nuts, is adept at making batters and doughs etc. It is a very powerful machine and can handle just about any task you throw at it. The smaller mixing bowl and blade attachment is very handy, too, and a welcome addition for those smaller jobs. Nobody likes having to wash a big bulky bowl for a little task like chopping a couple tablespoons of parsley. And I love the accessories case it comes with! Everything is neatly stored in one (somewhat) compact case for easy retrieval. The only downfalls to this machine (and why I felt I had to give it one less star) are the following: 1)It's gigantic size. This may be a non-issue for some people, but I have an older kitchen with lower cabinets. The machine is way too tall to fit under my cabinets. And even if it could fit, it's sheer bulk would probably prevent me from keeping it on the counter because it takes up very valuable counter space, another thing at a premium in my smaller, older kitchen. I am therefore forced to store mine in a cabinet, which takes away some of its convenience. Having to lug it out is not always a welcome chore. 2)As far as performance, my only complaint so far is that there is a significant delay when you stop the machine and when the actual blade stops rotating. This is an issue when making delicate pie doughs for example, because it makes it much easier to overprocess the dough, thus compromising its quality. I am trying to learn to compensate for this when processing pie dough, pulsing it fewer times than I normally would. But,the performance of this machine would be perfect if only the blade stopped rotating the second you turned it off. Other than that, I whole-heartedly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a food processor. It's extra roomy size (though a pain physically) is a wonderful feature when preparing larger batches of things. And at a lower price than before, this machine is a steal.

Factory Reconditioned KitchenAid Food Processors

2009-12-09T22:06:00.001-08:00

Factory Reconditioned KitchenAid Food Processors
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid's 7cup Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model features a 7-cup work bowl, Full-size feed tube and pusher, Powerful induction motor, Premium-quality stainless steel blades, and Easy-to-Clean design.

refurbished food processor
Was somewhat hesitant to purchase a refurbished KitchenAid food processor, but thought the price warranted a try. The item arrived in excellent condition, looking "brand new" and works as well as it looks. Can't go wrong with this item.

Smooth hummus
I'm so happy I can now make a desent hummus and it come with a handy box to hold all the blades and discs.
I was also suprised that it came with a mini bowl that fits inside for smaller recipes.

(UPDATE) July 26 ,2009

its been almost a year and I must say this was well worth the $$.
I have had no problems at all with it and it has expanded what I can do
in the kitchen as well as the quality of many recipies.

Homeade mayonaise is sooo yummy : )

Great deal!
My wife loves this food processor. And I love the food she makes with it!

Other than the box that is used to ship this food processor, you would never know it was reconditioned. It looks and works like brand new. All attachments, manuals, etc. are included. The construction appears to be top-notch and it comes with an oraganizer for the included attachements.

KitchenAid KFP750OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black

2009-12-08T22:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP750OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Onyx Black
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFP750 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model is powered by a 700-Watt motor for the most demanding jobs and comes complete with a large 12-Cup work bowl, 4-Cup mini bowl, a tall feed tube, and assortment of standard accessories.

Amazon Sales Rank: #841 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Onyx Black
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFP750OB
Dimensions: 10.40" h x 17.50" w x 21.50" l, 24.00 pounds

With its powerful 700-watt motor, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. Its durable sealed housing creates a sound barrier for quiet operation, while pulse control provides precision results when a light touch is needed. The food processor features a large 12-cup-capacity work bowl, dual feed tubes, and a premium-quality multipurpose stainless-steel blade. Its seven-piece accessory set includes a 4-cup mini bowl with a stainless-steel blade, a 2-mm slicing disc, and a 4-mm slicing disc, as well as a 4-mm shredding disc, a dough blade, and a spatula. The included storage case helps protect and keep the accessories organized. For added convenience, the base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowls, blades, and discs are dishwasher-safe. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures 21-1/2 by 17-1/2 by 10-2/5 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

Works very well
After years of not having a food processor, finally broke down and bought this one. I'd made do with a stand mixer, blender, mortar and pestle, and knives. Not sure why I waited so long to buy one, but am very glad I did.

The 750 works as advertised. It has a powerful motor, the various cutting blades perform well.

The reasons for giving the product 4 stars instead of 5 are:

1. The lid does not seal very tightly so when processing liquids, there's a fair amount of leakage.

2. The mini-bowl is very handy and handles small amounts better than if they were put in the larger bowl; but, there is frequently some leakage into the main bowl.

These are minor issues and shouldn't discourage anyone from buying this machine. However, the new 760 model seems to have many more features for just a little bit more money. Before buying the 750, you should check to see if the 760 better meets what you need.

Great product with serious liquid limitations which make it a 4 cup food processor.
This is a wondeerful food processor with a powerful and quiet motor. There is one odd feature that is not very clearly mentioned about the amount of limited liquid this unit can handle and should be well understood before one buys this device. First you will not be able to put much more than 2 inches of fluid, 4 cups(32 ounces)due to the short center shaft which is only 2 inches that holds the blade in the main cavity. This is a design limitation that could have been overcome with simple mechanical engineering by using the full height of the cavity which is 5 inches. Instead of using a longer center shaft designed to slide the small work bowl on,the Kitchenaid engineers used a short 2 inch shaft. This in turn severly limits the height of fluid in the main mixing cavity to 2 inches(4 cups), because fluid leaks out of the main cavity over the short 2 inch center shaft that holds the processor blade. Unfortunately, this essentially makes the 12 cup a 4 cup food processor for items with fluids envolved. This equates to a 67 percent capacity redution. There are other models out there that overcome this limitation by using a center shaft that has a height that is equal or slighty less than to the cavity height. Why Kitchenaid made this poor engineering decision is realy one of those engineering mysteries. Since everything else on this machine is highly engineered. Some things simply just don't make any sense and this most certainly is one of them.

Hopefully, Kitchenaid will redesign the main cavity with a taller center shaft and eliminate this serious liquid limitation.

Wonderful machine
A more accurate rating for this food processor, in my opinion, would be 4 and a half stars. It is truly a great machine. Sadly, this is my third food processor in 4 years, as I had two horrible experiences with other brands, before I finally bit the bullet and spent the cash on this one. I wish I had done that in the first place! I have used this processor for several applications and so far I am VERY pleased. It shreds cheese like a pro, chops veggies with ease, pulverizes nuts, is adept at making batters and doughs etc. It is a very powerful machine and can handle just about any task you throw at it. The smaller mixing bowl and blade attachment is very handy, too, and a welcome addition for those smaller jobs. Nobody likes having to wash a big bulky bowl for a little task like chopping a couple tablespoons of parsley. And I love the accessories case it comes with! Everything is neatly stored in one (somewhat) compact case for easy retrieval. The only downfalls to this machine (and why I felt I had to give it one less star) are the following:

1)It's gigantic size. This may be a non-issue for some people, but I have an older kitchen with lower cabinets. The machine is way too tall to fit under my cabinets. And even if it could fit, it's sheer bulk would probably prevent me from keeping it on the counter because it takes up very valuable counter space, another thing at a premium in my smaller, older kitchen. I am therefore forced to store mine in a cabinet, which takes away some of its convenience. Having to lug it out is not always a welcome chore.
2)As far as performance, my only complaint so far is that there is a significant delay when you stop the machine and when the actual blade stops rotating. This is an issue when making delicate pie doughs for example, because it makes it much easier to overprocess the dough, thus compromising its quality. I am trying to learn to compensate for this when processing pie dough, pulsing it fewer times than I normally would. But,the performance of this machine would be perfect if only the blade stopped rotating the second you turned it off.

Other than that, I whole-heartedly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a food processor. It's extra roomy size (though a pain physically) is a wonderful feature when preparing larger batches of things. And at a lower price than before, this machine is a steal.

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor

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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor - This appliance comes in handy for nearly every cooking job. The razor-sharp patented reversible stainless steel blade utilizes an innovative design to switch seamlessly from chopping to grinding with the push of a button. A covered 21 ounce capacity work bowl provides enough room for most quick tasks. High and low speed control. Spatula and instruction/recipe book included. 18-month limited warranty. Black Chrome finish. Imported. UL Listed. (DLC1BCHFP)

VERY POWERFUL AND EASY TO CLEAN
I highly recommend the Cuisinart Mini-Prep. I've had one for 6 years and it is still running beautifully. For such a small unit it has a surprisingly powerful motor. It can chop or puree vegies, fruits, - even cooked beef, chicken, and fish. When I first bought it I used it mainly for chopping onions, garlic, herbs, etc., but then I began to discover the possibilities. Ofcourse, the portions you are able to prepare are small, but if you're alone or have a very small family, it's a great little machine. Also a breeze to clean (not like the large Cuisinart units). Only negative is that it is rather noisy, however, for this price it is a terrific value. I must add that I bought two other mini processors prior to this one (both by Black & Decker) and was thoroughly dissatisfied with them. The motors were not powerful at all and the blades were in a different position than Cuisinart Mini-Prep. They could not chop more than 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food at a time or it would not run. Neither unit would puree anything, only coarse chopping was possible. If you're looking for a good mini processor the Cuisinart Mini-Prep is it!

A time for every seasoning......
A time for every seasoning......and a utensil for every purpose. The Cuisinart Mini Prep does not serve well as a primary processor for heavy jobs. That was not its intended design, or function.

I obtained my first mini prep as a promotional gift with a DLC-7 purchase. For many years they have been contributing to my cooking enjoyment as a problem-free, complimentary team in a busy kitchen. When their lexan lids eventually chipped, (which admittedly is a major cause of aggravation with Cuisinart's products) I opted to replace them rather than spend up to 50% of their new cost for replacement bowls. I upgraded the old DLC-7 that is still mechanically perfect, with a MP-14 TM Limited Edition.

The Mini Prep perfectly compliments larger processors. I specifically elected to stay with Cuisinart's older, boxier design; because its function is favored over the newer, sleeker model, the DLC-2ABC.

The mini prep makes delectable, creamy homemade sauces and dressings. It performs equally well making pesto, crèmed butter, chopped fresh herbs, including garlic, chopped nuts, small portion purees, deviled eggs, spreads, and speedy fresh salsas. It has a fast and slow lever whose function I like because they may be "pulsed" on and off with an instantaneous response. This offers a demanding cook tremendous control over several types of prep functions conducive to small processors.

Mini Prep seems perfectly designed to make one and a half cup portions of emulsified sauces and dressings, such as cilantro mayonnaise for grilled fish, or a dollop on fresh corn salad.

Here is a basic example of how I use this workhorse.

Herb mayonnaise: place dry seasonings, a dab of honey, poupon mustard, flavored vinegars, or lemon/lime juice in the jar. Pulse to mix. Add about a tablespoon (who measures?) of Just Whites, dry pasteurized egg whites to the liquid (no cholesterol, calories, or salmonellae fears) ---pulse to mix---add a hand full of fresh herbs (cilantro, or dill, or tarragon is nice)----pulse to chop slightly. Then use the wonderfully designed lid that holds oil and has two holes on the top that will drizzle in the oil of your choice, without opening the lid, or fiddling with additional attachments that drizzle oil. You have the additional control to shift the motor speed instantaneously from high speed, to slower, or pulse mode, in direct accordance to your temperamental sauce's precise requirement as it thickens.

Result: Restaurant quality chef's sauces come together effortlessly in minutes! Large processor's work bowls are too large for this type of job. One must repeatedly scrape the bowl's sides, and the motors are additionally too powerful to make small portions described above as successfully as the Mini Prep's performance.

The Mini prep is very lightweight which makes it a delight to store in the pantry. It assembles and disassembles quickly and effortlessly. I especially love the function of the two (tiny) holes on the lid, along with the ease of the lid's removal for ingredient additions. The design and function permit those who love to cook an opportunity to enjoy their creativity in the kitchen without fighting with obstinate, dysfunctional appliances.

It is a great convenience and a breeze to use. I love this little workhorse.

Mini-Prep
I have been using the Mini-Prep for a few years. I like to use it for small jobs like chopping herbs, parmesan cheese, and for making pesto. I haven't had any problems with processing parmesan cheese as one reviewer did. The blade has two sides, a blunt side for processing hard items like parmesan cheese, chocolate, and coffee beans and a sharp side for processing soft items such as onions, garlic, meats, and mushrooms. The sharp side is labeled sharp. If you alternate between processing hard and soft items, you have to remember to check the position of the blade to make sure you are processing with the right side. In addition, the processor has two speeds, HI & LO. The LO speed is recommended for use with the sharp side of the blade and pulse action while the HI speed is recommended for use with the blunt side of the blade and continuous processing. The Mini-Prep has a lot of kick to it for such a small appliance, and I have found it best to hold it steady with one hand, particularly when processing hard food items, because it will jump when powered on.

One thing I noticed, in the instruction and recipe manual under Operating Techniques, the instructions indicate that hard cheese is processed with a blade and position speed of Blunt/HI but the instructions for grated parmesan cheese in the recipe section uses Sharp/HI. I pulse at BLUNT/HI and then do continuous hold until its grated like I want it. For best results, cut the cheese into small pieces as indicated in the instruction manual before processing.

The Mini-Prep does a fairly decent job of chopping onions and garlic. On occasion I find a stray piece that the blades missed but that's probably because I don't always cut the pieces as recommended. Overall, I think this is a great little processor and well worth the price. Just remember to read the instruction manual before you start using it.

KitchenAid KFP720WH 7-Cup Food Processor with 3-Cup Mini Bowl, White

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KitchenAid KFP720WH 7-Cup Food Processor with 3-Cup Mini Bowl, White
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFP720 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model has a 7-cup work bowl with Full-size feed tube and pusher for continuous processing. Features KitchenAid's exclusive 3-Cup Mini Bowl delivers mini chopper convenience - perfect for chopping herbs, nuts, and onions. Other added features include a Powerful induction motor, Premium-quality stainless steel blades, Easy-to-Clean design, and a Hassle-free replacement warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #33848 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFP720WH
Released on: 2005-02-01
Dimensions: 14.30" h x 7.30" w x 9.10" l, 13.50 pounds

Quiet, but small.
I spent a long time looking at food processors before I finally bought one. My criteria, and what I learned:

- Noise: I don't want a food processor that I dread to turn on. Kitchenaid got top marks for its lack of noise by Consumer Reports, so I went with KA instead of Cuisinart. Incidentally, CR lists different model numbers than this one. My suspicion is that the model numbers don't mean anything: the motor is probably the same, and the accessories are what determine the price, since that's the usual means of getting consumers with a wide range of price points.

- Cleaning: I also don't want a food processor that I dread to use, lest I have to clean it. I chose to buy a dark color (blue) so that I wouldn't have to worry about carrot stains on the white finish, and the KA again had smooth buttons compared with Cuisinart so it's easier to clean and nothing can get stuck between. On both counts, I'm happy about the decision.

- Shredding, slicing: Slicing is wonderful. I get even slices, and they're prettier and faster than what I could do with a knife, even given clean up time. Shredding is somewhat inconsistent, but not a huge deal. I do kind of wish I had an option for two finenesses for shredding: thicker shreds and fluffy ones.

- Durability: I read way too many of the Amazon reviews, which give a perspective not given by Consumer Reports, and the reviewers seem to say that KA is more durable and has blades which stay sharper than Cuisinart. Apparently Cuisinart switched to cheaper blades. I'm pretty frugal and would love to consider the brands cheaper than these two, but it sounded like the other brands (Black and Decker, Hamilton Beach) are less durable and noisier; Consumer Reports gave the cheaper brands black marks in many areas.

- Size: the food processor is a good size and weight. I can pull it down from the cabinet without any difficulty, and it holds as much food as I need it to. I almost bought the 5 c and am glad that I didn't because it would have been too small. Likewise, I'm happy that I got the model with the mini-bowl. If I had gotten a larger one like 9 c or 14 c, that might have given me more flexibility so I don't have to empty out the bowl as often while making a salad, but it would have cost 50-100% more than I paid. So far, this size is JUST FINE.

All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, and I hope that my decision making helps someone else. Amazon didn't put a lot of information on their website about the differences between the several 7 cup models, possibly deliberately, so I'm hoping this gives useful info.

As an update a year later: the plastic has etched, so the bowl is cloudy and doesn't look as clean as it is. The base still looks clean, the blades are still sharp, and I'm still happy with it.

Great product!
This is a very nice food processor. I bought it based on reviews of the more expensive models, and found it to be very good product. It has a very strong yet quiet motor that seems to handle jobs with ease. The 7 cup size is good for most typical food processing I do for my family of three. I can easily shred a full pound of cheese in the 7 cup bowl.

I was impressed with this product especially after seeing a new Black and Decker food processor that sounded like it was grinding rocks even with an empty bowl. This kitchen aid model appears to be very well built. It is definitely worth the $80.

The food processor comes with the base, 7 cup bowl, chopping blade, shredding/slicing blade, a "pole" for the shredding blade, and a spatula to help clean out the bowl.

Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase.

Great for pesto and cole slaw.
I bought one of these for my wife. We're at the limit for storage space. I actually brought home one of the larger Kitchen Aid units and I had to take it back because we didn't have room to store it!

This unit is heavy, powerful, and quiet for its size. So far we've had nothing but good experiences with it, but it's a good idea to read all the reviews to see if your particular favorite food is something people have had trouble processing with this particular machine.

It seems that all food processors have their strengths and weaknesses. Our main purpose for the machine is processing veggies, and it's working just fine so far. And, its small enough to hide away when not in use.

Finally, the three cup bowl is great for doing small jobs. That was one of the reasons we chose this machine.

Hamilton Beach 70573H Big Mouth Food Processor, Black

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Hamilton Beach 70573H Big Mouth Food Processor, Black
From Hamilton Beach

Prepare foods without cutting them into smaller pieces. The Big Mouth food processor can handle whole tomatoes, potatoes and other large foods. The specially designed food chute grabs the food and helps you achieve even slices for the whole item. With 500 watts, you can prepare any food.

Amazon Sales Rank: #72008 in Kitchen & Housewares
Size: Medium
Color: Black
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 70573H
Dimensions: 17.40" h x 10.90" w x 10.90" l,

Thanks for the heads up
I picked this up at Walmart last night for $54.88
Used it this mornig and it worked great. Consumer Reports rated this unit very good in all catagories except noise but I did not think it was that noisy. Thanks again for the heads up that there was a much better price elsewhere. Rated as a 4 for now, will try to follow up after had it a while.

I am so excited!
My girlfriend and I picked out this food prossessor and we tried out right away. It chops well and the shredding blade works great shredding cheese. We also made home made salsa. It was exactly what I was looking for in a food processor. Some may say it is a bit loud but it does not bother me. I bought it at walmart for $54.88 I am really enjoying it!

DEAL ALERT!
I bought this today at WalMart for $30.00, marked down from $45. I'll review and post results soon, but whatever its minor flaws, I think I can live with them for this price.

Braun MR5550MBC Impressions Multiquick Handblender

2009-12-06T16:06:00.001-08:00

Braun MR5550MBC Impressions Multiquick Handblender
From Braun

The powerful 3-in-1 Braun Multiquick Impressions Handblender (MR5550 MBC) is perfect for the chef at home. It blends, chops, and whisks. However, its compact size helps reduce the clutter of larger countertop appliances. From simple smoothies to extravagant multi-course meals, the Braun Impressions handblender helps make meal preparation easy and there's no limit to your creativity. Easy click-in attachments. Blend soup right in the pot with the stainless-steel blending shaft. Chop hard cheese, nuts, and other ingredients in the large 40oz chopper. Whisk egg whites to high peaks with the stainless steel whisk.

Amazon Sales Rank: #149413 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Braun
Model: MR5550MBC
Released on: 2007-05-21
Dimensions: 16.34" h x 5.98" w x 12.40" l,

This stick blender is awesome
This stick blender is AWESOME. I use it for everything. I puree soups right in the pot without the mess of transferring to a food processor. We make smoothies in the large cup that comes with it, which fits the stick blender perfectly. And even though I wasn't really interested in having it, I use the included blender-looking attachment all the time. In fact, the 400 watt motor makes it a lot more powerful than our "real" blender. It makes mincemeat of ice and frozen berries. All parts except the motor are diswasher safe, which is great for cleanup. The other thing I love is the "turbo" mode - it's just so powerful, it zips through everything.

I was about to buy a Cuisinart stick blender when I read a review that cautioned against it, and now I'm so glad I didn't. The Cuisinart one you can only use for 15 lousy seconds at a time so you don't damage the motor, AND you have to hand-wash the parts. Who needs that!

Not made in China!!
I have been banging my head on the wall, trying my best to find a decent hand-held blender that's not made in China, and I found it! It's made in Spain. I use the blender normally, I won't use it to knead bread. So I would assume it works as well as the other hand held blenders out in the market.

The hand-held blender is just wonderful. I would never make puree soup again without this thing. I use it to make marinade also. I just put all the ingredients (cloves of garlic, chunks of ginger, spices, sour cream) into the measuring cup and I get a well-mixed mixture in less than 10s.

** Added on Mar 28, 2007**
Recently I've started using it to make soy milk. I put all the soaked soy beans and a bit of soaked rice into the measuring cup, add sufficient water into the cup and blend until smooth... It's simpler and easier to clean than a soy milk machine.

** Added on Oct 20, 2009 **
Making soy milk every week. Still going strong. But are they really selling it for $400 now??? I got it for like $60

The whisk is a little weak though. I tried to whisk 4 egg whites the other day. I was holding onto the unit for one whole minute, the mixture just turned foamy. Eventually my hand got tired because I had to keep my finger on the button, and I had to take out my 220V hand mixer again. The egg whites become stiff in less than a min with my old mixer. I used it to whip 1 egg white the other day and it was fine.

I once used the chopper unit to mix a light cookie batter (something that you would need a cookie gun), worked fine!

I have owned this device since August 2006. I use it at least once a week. I'll update this review if it breaks one way or the other ;)

Best kitchen tool ever
I no longer use my mixer, blender, or food processor. This tool has replaced all those and does a better job. It's so handy...no more dragging out bulky appliances. Best thing is blending hot sauces/soups right in the pot. LOVE this little appliance!!! I'm giving it for Christmas presents this year.

Cuisinart DLC-2BK Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, Black

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Cuisinart DLC-2BK Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, Black
From Cuisinart

Offering high and low speeds , the Cuisinart DLC-2BK Mini-Prep has dishwasher safe parts, including the Smart Blade - sharp blade moves one way to slice and dice, reverses for blunt blade that crushes and grinds. The 21 ounce transparent bowl is also dishwasher safe and the set includes recipes and a spatula for scraping every last morsel from the bowl. Cuisinart offers an 18-month limited warranty on the Mini-Prep.

This little 220-watt workhorse conveniently steps up when a big food processor is unnecessary. Making pesto or a salad dressing? The 21-ounce bowl is just the right size, and two receptacles in the lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the bowl while the processor is working, providing excellent emulsification. Chopping onions, herbs, or bread crumbs? Press the "chop" button and Cuisinart's patented reversible blade employs its sharp edge to do the job right. Grinding cheese or nuts? Press the "grind" function and the blade's blunt edge takes on the task. Compact at just 8-1/2 inches high, with a lightweight plastic body, the Mini Prep Plus can be tucked away in a cupboard. The plastic bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand washed to protect its edge. --Fred Brack

Great Performance But!
I am very happy with the performance of this food processor but the quality of the bowl seems to be a little suspicious. Scratches are very visible only after a few weeks of use. For 40 bucks, I would hope the plastic to be of a little better quality. No problem with the performance though and of course performance is more important - that's whi I still give it 4 stars.

Great at Fine Chop to Puree - not good if you want a coarse chop
I got this as a gift from my boyfriend and have been using it regularly. This is one of those things that you don't think you ever need (and I did give this topic extensive thought), but once you have it, you would really miss it.

The good is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.
The bad is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.

Keeping this in mind, I've learnt when to use and when to just use my knife. For instance, when chopping walnuts for banana bread, I put a cup of walnuts into the processor and hit "Chop" - it immediately chopped the walnuts into good sized chunks, but there was a couple of walnuts that didn't get cut yet, so I hit the "Chop" button a couple more times, but that turned the rest of the walnuts to a very small almost "powder" consistency. I tried it again, with about the same results. I guess I could try putting in less walnuts at a time, but then that would defeat the purpose of "less work" since I'd have to put in a small amount, chop, dump out the first batch, repeat. It's much easier in this case to do a coarse chop with knife. Chopping Mushrooms in this device also was lacking, it kind of made a mushroom puree.

Where it shines though is in my daily meals where I'm making some kind of pan sauce. Just about all my pan sauces or pan meals start with butter/oil, then saute'ing some garlic and onions. I'll just peel a few cloves of garlic, coarse chop an onion, dump it all into the MiniPrep, and presto, it's done! When I'm ready to dump it into my pan, just remove the co, remove the blade and use a mini-silicone spatula to dump the contents directly into the pan. A quick rinse of the lid, blade, and work bowl, and the processor can be put away. That can't be any easier.

For larger meals and more ingredients, it's great to just coarsely chop your items, dump into the processor, let it do it's work, and then fill up your prep bowls with the different ingredients - making everything easier once you're cooking.

I find the "Chop" and "Grind" feature to be pretty much the same thing, just in opposite directions. The opposite direction thing is helpful to get the food to drop down to the blade. If you don't put too much in the processor, once the piece is chopped, it gets flung to the sides of the work bowl and sticks there, creating empty space for the unchopped foods to drop into the blade. Everything gets chopped evenly...it just gets chopped very finely too.

The entire unit is very easy to use and clean. The blades are extremely sharp, so be careful when washing those. The clear plastic work bowl does get a little scratched up and not so clear anymore after a bit of use...but then, it's a work bowl. The buttons are under a protective plastic, sealed - so no chance of anything getting under the buttons, just a quick wipe and it's clean!

Overall, the unit is small, solid, quiet, easy to use, and easy to clean. It's great for fine chops to puree, not so great for coarse chops/dice. Perfect size for meals for 2 people. For making larger meals you may want to look at the larger cup sized processors, or just make a couple of batches.

Excellent appliance for small quantities
Here are some of the things that I have used this for: dressings for salads; fresh breadcrumbs; dry breadcrumbs; chopping nuts; chopping fresh or dried herbs; grinding spices; pureeing fruit; chopping olives for tapanade; chopping garlic; making gravy and sauces -- the list goes on.

This chopper has replaced my mortar and pestle, and sometimes replaces my knife if I'm feeling lazy. Holds about a cup or so of dry or wet ingredients. Has holes in lid to add oil to vinaigrette.

I bought this in 2001 and it is surviving frequent use. Bowl and knife are dishwasher proof. Body wipes clean easily. Has a useful cord storage in the bottom of the body.

I'm not too sure the difference between "grind" and "chop" but I have used both functions with success. One is clockwise the other is counterclockwise, so this is useful for clearing jammed pieces of food or whatever. Alternating chop and grind can help make uniform food.

Braun CombiMax K-650 Food Processor, Braun K650 replaces the K600

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Braun CombiMax K-650 Food Processor, Braun K650 replaces the K600
From Braun

Braun K-650 (replaces K-600) Combi Max features Variable speed Pulse button Plastic universal bowl (2 L capacity, 1, 5 kg dough) Cream propellor whipping tool Chopping blade Stainless steel shredding disc Slicing disc Sealed bowls prevent leakage Dishwasher-safe attachments/bowls Electronic overload protection Dual safety system Powerful & silent. Braun K 650

Workhorse!!
I bought this after using a Braun processor of a similar type. This is a real workhorse, comes with several blades, not just one or two, and includes a juicer. The pulse option and the multi speed makes my job easier as I can add bits as I peel or cut. Love this equipment, the warranty is a good one, and the manual gave me ideas for use that I hadnt considered. A real deal for the $100 price I paid.

Excellent
I like my new Braun CombiMax Food Processor. It is everything it promised to be: powerful, easy to use and can go from squeezing orange juice to pureeing soups to chopping vegetables (each task requires a change of blade or attachment)
Once criticism: Difficult to store all the different blades in a neat manner. I finally put them into a large zip lock bag and this seems to do the trick.

So quiet
I'm really impressed,plenty of power. My old kitchenaid food processer was so loud I needed ear protection,with thin plastic that broke the locking tabs off the first time I used it. I was begining to think that there was no such thing as a good one.This processer is so great, I'll look at other Braun products before other brands in the future.

KitchenAid KFP750CR 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Chrome

2009-12-05T22:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP750CR 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor, Chrome
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFP750 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model is powered by a 700-Watt motor for the most demanding jobs and comes complete with a large 12-Cup work bowl, 4-Cup mini bowl, a tall feed tube, and assortment of standard accessories.

Amazon Sales Rank: #624 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Chrome
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFP750CR
Dimensions: 15.13" h x 8.25" w x 10.50" l, 15.50 pounds

With its powerful 700-watt motor, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. Its durable sealed housing creates a sound barrier for quiet operation, while pulse control provides precision results when a light touch is needed. The food processor features a large 12-cup-capacity work bowl, dual feed tubes, and a premium-quality multipurpose stainless-steel blade. Its seven-piece accessory set includes a 4-cup mini bowl with a stainless-steel blade, a 2-mm slicing disc, and a 4-mm slicing disc, as well as a 4-mm shredding disc, dough blade, and spatula. The included storage case helps protect and keep the accessories organized. For added convenience, the base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowls, blades, and discs are dishwasher-safe. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures 21-1/2 by 17-1/2 by 10-2/5 inches and carries a one-year hassle-free replacement warranty.

Hamilton Beach 70800 Change-A-Bowl Multi-Bowl Slicer/Shredder

2009-12-05T16:06:00.001-08:00

Hamilton Beach 70800 Change-A-Bowl Multi-Bowl Slicer/Shredder
From Hamilton Beach

Hamilton Beach Change-A-Bowl ,is a patent pending innovative new way to slice & shred foods into a permanent dishwasher safe attached bowl , or into 6-cup capacity Glad-ware disposable containers - for fast, convenient meal preparation ,Sets up in seconds, no messy clean-up, and disposable bowls can be thrown away or cleaned in the dishwasher- or snap the lid & store.

Amazon Sales Rank: #9288 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 70800
Released on: 2005-09-01

WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD

What a work and time saver in the kitchen! I've never tried to calculate the number of hours I've spent in front of a cutting board, knife in hand, slicing tomatoes, shredding carrots, chopping lettuce. Nor do I care to be reminded of how often I've not made a dish we love simply because of the time involved in slicing or shredding.

This shredder/slicer from Hamilton Beach is an amazing small appliance that prepares lettuce for tacos before I can turn around, and shreds carrots for our favorite carrot-raisin salad before I can take the raisins out of the box! Not only does it shred or slice whatever I need in a minute's time, but the result is so much more attractive than I could ever do by hand.

To make the task even easier, the Change-A-Bowl comes with - you guessed it, extra bowls so that there's no need to stop and wash the permanent bowl if you're preparing several different ingredients. Three GladWare bowls are included in the box.

Plus the Change-A-Bowl comes with two discs - the slice/shred disc and the fine shred/crinkle-cut disc (You won't believe those French fries!) All of the parts are dishwasher safe, so the clean-up is a breeze.

With holidays fast approaching this is one appliance that will be used over and over again. It weighs just 8 pounds. But, if you ask me, it's worth its weight in gold!

Good Idea... Bad Execution
I was really excited when I received this for Christmas and was looking forward to using this. However I was very unhappy when I took out of the box and found the feed tube to be very small, and only two slicing disk that suck! First task shredding cheese - well most of the cheese was going around the top of the shredding disk, and that was not using the fine shred disk either! Next thing I tried green peppers, after CHOPPING the peppers to fit them in the feed tube I got very disappointing results, - green pepper mush! MMM... The only thing I like about this thing is the cleanup that is it! I use my giant food processor more than this. This is not worth $40, it should be $9.99 and I still don't know if it would be worth it!

Nifty Little Kitchen Item...But...2nd Disc Is Optional Accessory From Hamilton Beach Only
This review refers to the Hamilton Beach "Change -A Bowl"(Slicer/shredder) model 70800

This is a great little item. It allows you to easily prepare meals without a lot of time or fuss. It is simple to use, puts together effortlessly and cleans up in a snap. All pieces that actually touch food are dishwasher safe on top rack. It comes with 3 GladWare 6 cup bowls with lids, so you can move from one item to the next without having to clean up each time. There is also a permanent bowl(no lid) to use as well. The shredder/slicer disc attaches easily and is two sided so you just use the side you want as the top side.Place your food in the chute, and use the "food pusher" to gently guide it through. Voila!

Mechanically, it has been sound. I have had no problems, it has worked great. I have found it to be a super-convienent kitchen tool. A quick-start is included to get you set up and going, and there is also a nice recipe book with many ideas for family meals, one dish meals, salads and sides, deserts and entertaining. Among them you will find pizza, vegetable stir fry, cheesy potatoes,chocolate pear torte and Salsa(there are lots more). The recipes have all indgrediants listed, cooking directions and even tell you which side of the shred/slice disc to use.You'll also find some neat little hints, like for shredding mozzarella cheese, it should be frozen and cut into little cubes for best results. The booklet and has cleaning instructions and customer service numbers. All the info(including recipes is also in French and Spanish, along with specific phone numbers)

So here is my only little complaint and reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. There is a second disc which is a "Fine Shred/Crinkle Cut", to add a little something different to your meals. This must be purchased separately from Hamilton Beach. I think for the price, they could have included it in this package. There is also a disc storage that is not included either. I searched Amazon and could not find that Fine Shred disc here.See product features on detail page here, this model comes with 1 disc!

Other then that I love this nifty little item, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Remember to breathe, Eat healthy, and...Enjoy.....Laurie

KitchenAid Chef Series Food Chopper

2009-12-05T10:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid Chef Series Food Chopper
From KitchenAid

Make short work of small kitchen tasks with simple controls and effortless style. A simple pulse button is all it takes to control the stainless steel multipurpose blade for precise chopping, mincing, blending, emulsifying and more. Model KFC3100.

Brand: KitchenAid
Dimensions: 6.40" h x 8.10" w x 11.20" l, 3.20 pounds

Makes quick work of common chopping needs
I have had a few full-size food processors in the past -- both expensive and cheap models -- and the main complaints I had with them were: bulkiness, noise, and cleanup time. Over time, I realized that I was doing fewer and fewer things with the processor, and then finally, it got put away for good.

But lately, I found that I was chopping the same ingredients, in almost the same amounts, again and again.

So, on a whim, really, I decided to give the Kitchenaid 3-cup chopper a try. I own a number of Kitchenaid large appliances, and have always been satisfied. This food chopper is no exception, as it exceeds my expectations for handling my chopping drudgery. Be it onions, garlic, emulsifying dressing, making bread crumbs, chopping nuts, whatever.

This unit takes a very small amount of counter space, has a great look, stores its cord in the base, and its bowl and cover are dishwasher-safe.

This appliance is a nice time-saver, and that, in my opinion, makes it a great item.

Cuisinart Vs. KitchenAid Mini Choppers
When I starting searching for a mini-chopper I was surprised by the huge rating difference between the Cuisinart DLC2 and the KitchenAid KFC3100, so I bought both and did a side-by-side comparison. The only explanation I can give for the ratings difference is that Cuisinart buyers must have higher expectations. For most operations they have nearly identical performance and for some operations the Cuisinart is the clear winner.

Onions: Many Cuisinart reviewers panned its performance here, claiming it made onion purée, but most KitchenAid reviewers praised its onion chopping ability. I found almost no difference between the two. Maybe its an issue with the instructions - for chopped onions you must use a few short pulses. A few more pulses and you get minced onion - more than this and both give you onion puree. I wouldn't say either is great at chopping onions, but both are equally mediocre.

I also tested chopping nuts, and making breadcrumbs with similar results. Both performed about the same for a course chop, although the Cuisinart produced a more even chop on the nuts, but its when you want a really fine chop that the Cuisinart starts to shine. The first reason for this is the grind feature found only on the Cuisinart. This spins the blade in the opposite direction which allows the flat, back-side of the blade to impact the food. More importantly, it redistributes the food, so if you've got a couple of chunks that refuse to be chopped, a short pulse in the opposite direction helps it drop into the blade. For perfect, fine breadcrumbs I alternate between the normal chop mode for a few seconds, and grind for one second.

The other reason the Cuisinart gives a better fine chop is that it does a much better job of cycling the food through the blade. This is a real key when you're working with softer foods like spreads, pâtés or purees. When I made a cream cheese spread in both choppers the Cuisinart did a far quicker and better job of pulling the ingredients down the center and into the blade. The KitchenAid kept larger chunks bobbing on top. If you're making dips, spreads or baby food, the Cuisinart is the hands-down winner.

On the practical side, both choppers were equally easy to clean. Both have small holes in the lid for pouring in liquids on the fly, but only The KitchenAid has a slot for dry or thick ingredients - if that's important to you. Overall, I found the Cuisinart easier to use for several reasons. First, the Cuisinart blade drops on easily, while the KitchenAid blade is keyed and I found myself turning it several times before it dropped in. Second, the KitchenAid lid must be removed first before you can lift off the bowl, but on the Cuisinart, the bowl and lid can be detached as an assembly. Finally, the Cuisinart blade has a "handle" that extends to the top of the bowl like a popsicle stick allowing you to remove the blade without getting your fingers in the food.

After all my testing, I really can't understand the large ratings difference between these two. Neither is perfect - you'll never get a perfect, even, course chop with things like onions or chocolate, but they do come in handy. For many uses either one will give you pretty much the same results. Because of its advantage with softer foods and its ease of use, I recommend the Cuisinart.

So close...
I love almost everything about this chopper. It's reasonably priced, a nice size, and it does a good job with the chopping (my first experiment, chicken salad, was a success). It's easy to clean, the cord stores in the base, there's a slot in the top to add ingredients while mixing, and the little paddle is handy for scraping out the food from the bowl (it's a tight fit for one of those regular size rubber kitchen paddles). Another good feature: the chop button won't function unless the lid is locked in place.

The one thing I don't love: the noise. I expected some noise with a chopper, of course, but this thing is so loud and *shrill* that it's almost embarrassing to use. It sounds sort of like a dentist's drill, times ten.

So, we have four stars for this product. It does its job, it just makes a lot of noise doing so.

Toastmaster 1122 Chopster Electric Food Chopper

2009-12-05T04:06:00.001-08:00

Toastmaster 1122 Chopster Electric Food Chopper
From Toastmaster

Large 1 cup capacity. Safety lock in lid. Push button operation. Removable stainless steel blades. Durable dishwasher safe bowl, lid, and blade. Skid resistant rubber feet. 8.5" x 4.75" x 5.75".

Amazon Sales Rank: #125929 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Toastmaster
Model: 1122
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 3.00" h x 7.00" w x 8.00" l, 2.10 pounds

Great
The size of this chopper is great. I didn't have the money for a big food processor and I really don't need a big one, so this one was idea. Other Toastmaster products tend to be made cheaply, but this is awesome. I even recommended it to my boss who bought one for the assisted living home we work at to chop up food for the residents who have trouble chewing. This item is great.

Excellent Quality Small Appliance - Chopster
After reading the customer reviews (all 5 star) I decided that this chopster would be a good buy. I received my delivery today from Amazon (Only took about 3 days) and am very pleased. The unit is sturdy & durable, easy to take apart & clean, simple to put back together, priced correctly and fun to use.

It is a small appliance, not for big jobs. The bowl holds up to 1 1/2 cups of food. Cut food into uniform 1/2 inch pieces before processing. The unit is safe to use as the blades will not spin unless the lid is locked into place. My impression is that Toastmaster thought of everything and provided an excellent value for the $11.99 price.

All I want for Xmas is my Toastmaster Chopster.
Actually I'm talking about my dad here, he recently had several teeth removed, and didn't want to face the dentist for a while. He has some upper dentures, but he doesn't feel comfortable using them. For Christmas, I told him I was gonna get him one of these choppers. Now, I looked at those things they advertise of TV all the time, they sell for sixty bucks or more, but I didn't see that they were worth the money. There are a lot of good small choppers out there, they perform pretty well until the blades break off the plastic rotors. You can hardly expect a titanium rotor for under fifteen dollars.

I figured at the price of this "Chopster" thing, if it breaks anytime soon, I can just buy a few more. When my dad opened it up for Christmas, he was surprised at how sturdy the thing was. Simple too, you put on the chopping cup, then fill it with what you want chopped up. The last step is to put on the lid, and push the big button. It's a plug-in device not a battery powered one, so it has good power. My dad likes, and uses it all the time. I just got him a Subway sub the other day, and my dad was able to chop his up the way he wanted, and eat it with a spoon.

Just by looking at the picture, I think you can see that it's easy to clean. The chopping cup comes off easily, and it can be rinsed off in the sink, or even put in the dishwasher if you so desire. I'd consider taking it out before the drying cycle, even though it says its dishwasher safe, heating elements may warp it. I've used the Chopster myself a few times, and it works great. If you put in mixed items, like my dads sub sandwich, the lighter stuff like the bread, sometimes just stays on top. If you break it down a little, it chops up fine. While I think this is a pretty good machine, I wouldn't recommend it for heavy use like chopping frozen foods, or cracking ice. Like I mentioned earlier, these plastic choppers are good until they break. The Chopster is for convenience, its not meant to replace a blender or food processor.

Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor

2009-12-04T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor
From Cuisinart

Combining the Cuisinart tradition of culinary excellence with groundbreaking innovation, the Cuisinart Elite Collection 12-cup food processor sets the bar for the next generation of kitchen appliances. With a 4-cup work bowl nested inside the big bowl, plus the adjustable 6 position slicing disc and reversible shredding disc, it provides home chefs with multiple food processors in one! The exclusive SealTight Advantage System is designed to deliver maximum bowl capacity and clean processing and pouring. The 12-cup food processor is equipped with 1000 watts of peak power and a variety of accessories that make every meal easier to prepare. It is truly the finest food prep appliance available for today's modern kitchen.

Brand: Cuisinart
Model: FP-12-PARENT
Dimensions: 15.25" h x 10.50" w x 7.00" l,

Not an improvement...
I've owned various models of Cuisinarts for many years and have always considered them the Cadillac of food processors. Recently I gave away my DLC-2014 model to a relative and upgraded to the FP-14DC, their newest model. I'm beginning to think I may have been too hasty. The most obvious difference between the newer and older model is the design of the workbowl. Cuisinarts have always had straight-sided bowls, but the FP-14DC's bowl is flared -- wider at the top than at the bottom. Presumably the company's engineers determined that the newer design performs better -- or at least as well -- as the older design, but that hasn't been my experience. One problem is that food seems to collect in the seam between the side and bottom of the bowl much more readily than in older models. I used it the other day to chop about two cups of walnuts. When I dumped the chopped nuts out of the bowl, I saw that two or three tablespoons of walnut powder had collected and jammed in the seam. I had to use my index finger to scrape it out. Not a big deal, but annoying nevertheless. Another, more serious problem as far as I'm concerned is the newer model's dough-making performance. I've been making bread and pizza dough in a food processor for years and it's always worked great -- add the flower, water, yeast, and salt, turn the processor on, and almost immediately the dough comes together in a ball and gets kneaded as the processor spins it around the workbowl. Well, I tried my standard pizza dough recipe, which I've made hundreds of times in older models (of the same bowl capacity), and was horrified to see that the dough failed to form a ball. Instead, the machine simply plastered the dough sround the side of the bowl while the blade spun ineffectively at the bottom. I had to stop the machine and go in with a spatula to scrape down the side of the bowl and coax the dough into a ball before it would properly "catch" on the blade when the machine was turned back on. And when I finally pulled the kneaded dough out of the bowl, there was a lot left behind in the bottom-side seam as noted above. Not good. I also noticed the dough blade has reverted to being made of plastic, as it was in Cuisinarts of many years past; the blade on the previous DLC-2014 model was stainless steel. Seems like a step down in quality. I haven't had enough experience yet with the FP-14C to write it off completely, but so far I'm not impressed.

The food processor SHOW DOWN: A comparison of 14 cup stainless Cuisinart food processors
When I buy a new kitchen or household item with lots of competitors I do loads of comparison/contrasting and research first if it's over a hundred bucks...Knowing it was time for a new food processor, I began comparing models. However, I found it a tad difficult to do with all the different blades, codes, etc.

Therefore, once I had completed my own shopping and comparisons, I thought it might be helpful for anyone else in the same situation if I posted my own comparisons here.

I'll start by saying, after all the testing I decided to order the CUISINART LIMITED EDITION Metal (NOT THE ELITE) 14 cup food processor on Amazon. I found it to be the best value for my own needs and it was cheaper here than anywhere else I looked as of the time of my review. I chose Cuisinart because it's known to be the best but what made me decide on the limited edition may not be what you would want...this way you can compare and decide.

I chose a 14 cup because I love soups and big batches of dough.

I only looked at stainless because I only have 2 electronics on my countertops....this will be one. And it best matches the appliances.

So...that said...here we go: (these are all by Cuisinart)

I compared The Custom 14 food processor DFP 14BCN.
I will call this "C from now on.

I compared it to the Limited Edition 14 cup MP-14N
I will call this "LE" from now on

I compared also the Elite Collection 14 cup FP 14DC
(I will call this "E" from now on)

and I compared the PowerPrep Plus 14 cup DLC-2014CHB
(I will call this "PP" from now on)

WARRANTY:
C: 5 year motor, 3 year entire unit
LE: 20 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit
E:20 year motor warranty, 3 year LIMITED warranty
PP:10 year motor warranty, 3 year entire unit

CONTROLS:
C: Two controls: On/off and pulse. No dough mode button
LE: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough
E: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough
PP: 4 controls: On, Off, Pulse, Dough

MOTOR: (heavy doughs especially need the better motor if you use these)
C: regular motor, 720 watt
LE: most powerful: over ¾ horsepower commercial induction motor
E: regular 1000 watt motor
PP: induction motor 768 watt motor

HOUSING:
C: Brushed stainless overlay
LE: Heavy duty die-cast metal
E: Brushed stainless overlay
PP: Brushed stainless overlay

DOUGH BLADE:
C: plastic
LE: all metal
E: plastic
PP: all metal

SHREDDING BLADE:
C: stainless medium
LE: stainless medium
E: stainless reversible shredding disc (fine/medium)
PP: stainless medium

SLICING BLADE:
C: 4mm
LE: 4mm
E: adjustable 1-6mm
PP: 4mm

CHOPPING/MIXING:
C: large blade
LE: large
E:Large and small blades for various sized bowls it comes with
PP: large

How To DVD:
C:none
LE:included
E:included
PP: video included

All have extra large feeding tubes which replaced the small ones of food processors of yesteryear so you don't have to prechop veggies to get them in the feeding tubes. All come with spatulas to scrape them down. All have parts that are dishwasher safe.

Other:
C: none
LE: also comes with attachable beater blades so you don't have to keep your mixer on the countertop or drag out two appliances for some mixing chores. Bowl is made so no food gets caught in grooves or corners. Cord can be wrapped underneath machine.
E: also comes with attachable 11 cup and 4.5 cup bowls with pour spouts and measurement markings for small chores. These nest inside the 14 cup bowl. Some have complained that the narrow base and wide top, which makes the nestling bowls fit in, don't allow as smooth of mixing and also that food gets caught in a rim making this bowl harder to clean after mixing things that get trapped like shredded cheese and fine nuts. This is the only one that comes with an accessory storage case with a lock...nice to keep blades away from kids. Cord can be wrapped under unit on this one as well.
PP:none

Conclusion:
What I wanted in my food processor may be different from you so I'll note a few things. For me, the Limited Edition was what I purchased because it was far higher priced everywhere else on the internet including the Cuisinart site itself so I thought it good value and its price on Amazon, it's warranty was the best and it had the most powerful motor of all of them so, since I use it often, this was a plus. Also because of its powerful motor it is best for doughs as was the solid metal dough blade. I have a huge kitchenaid mixer that I don't keep on the counter so having the beater blade attachment was great for quick mixing when I don't wish to drag it out of the pantry. Because most of my slicing is the 4mm and I never do any fine shredding, the adjustable blades weren't needed for me (and I can buy them later if I want them...all parts are interchangeable on the 14 cup Cuisinart food processors.) BUT if you are someone who wants a variety of bowl sizes and blades, then I'd say the Elite would be the best choice. It's also nice that that one comes with an accessory storage case. However, I find having to unstack the small bowls housed inside the large one and get food out that gets trapped in the seams with the Elite model were an annoyance I wished to avoid. I found the custom to be too simple with a lesser motor and poor warranty and no mode specifically for dough. And the powerprep is fine but more basic as well with a lesser warranty and motor for almost the same price as the uber food processor...(the limited edition). Might be ok for those who rarely use the machine who know they won't wear out the motor. Also, Cuisinart is really going "old school" on this model to include a VHS tape with it...rather than the DVD included in the newer models. Still it's got an induction motor which is still better than the Custom and the Elite...(but the Elite has more wattage to it's motor inspite of the fact it's not an induction motor.) Final thought is for the price, the parts, the mega motor, the commercial grade and the warranty of the Limited Edition along with its ease of cleaning and stremlined look... it just pulled out ahead of the game for me.

I'm very happy with my purchase...my old food processor was working fine but had the small chute and didn't offer near what this new one does and it looks impressive on the counter even though I'm very picky about anything out on the counter in my kitchen as my kitchen is open to the living room so I have to keep it neat. The metal is attractive, the motor is SO quiet for what it is, and the chopping power is tremendous...I did a couple batches of dough already too and it makes some FINE pizza in no time because of it!

Negatives: Some complain about the new food processors having safety mechanisms that won't allow the machine to start unless everything is aligned perfectly. For me this is not a negative because the newer machines with the commercial induction motors being loose would easily chop off your head. And that's a kitchen mess none of us want. They aren't your mama's old school food processors that whir at a low speed...these things do all but chop logs and they'd probably do that too. I want nothing loose when this baby starts! However, the Limited Edition starting is the same as my food processor from years and years ago...you just turn the top to the right and it locks in place and you can start it, then when you want to remove the lid, push left on the top part of the handle. I thought all food processors had always been like that...at least mine were. The only difference with this new one is the blade doesnt continue spinning when you remove the plunger...but because you can now fit your hand inside with the large opening, I get it. SOMEONE would reach down and try to hold an onion to slice it thin on the blade...you know it. So now to have the large opening, the mega processors initiated this safety factor. No big deal for me.

p.s. If you buy shredded cheese, try shredding your own in the food processor...not only will you save lots of cash to help pay for the food processor, but shredded cheese is coated so it won't stick together. If you shred your own it actually tastes soooo much better and fresher, and it melts better. Same for meat--well, except the melting part! But I'm a cheese lover above all else...

I like it a lot, but not in love.
Let me begin by telling you this processor replaces a 30-year-old original Cuisinart DLC-8. It didn't have a wide feed tube, and had much less power, so I'm not making a comparison with a newer, comparable machine. It's kind of like comparing an economy car to a Mercedes. Also, I got it for a significant discount during a Macy's sale, which is the only reason I bought it. I don't know if I'd pay the regular price for it. Another reviewer liked the limited edition better when spending the big bucks. That said, I'm happy with it, but not as thrilled as I expected to be.

First of all, be forewarned, this baby is BIG. I have a small appliance garage on my counter. My old one fit in there facing front-to-back, with the work bowl attached and the cover inverted. This one is so large I can't face it forward -- the door won't close. So it's in sideways, with the bowls attached, but the cover sits on its side next to it, because with the large feed tube you can't just turn the lid upside down. Other appliances (hand mixer, stick blender with attachments) had to find other homes. If space is a premium for you, think hard about this one. A measurement they don't give you and which might be useful: height with bowls, but without the lid is about 12.5 inches.

One of the main reasons I wanted a new processor was power. I make an English muffin bread that has an extremely soft dough -- you might say more of a stiff batter. It doesn't do well in my large stand mixer - the dough crawls up the dough hook, so I tried using my old food processor. It bogged down and just stopped - I think the internal override must have tripped, because in a while it worked again. It's the only thing that ever completely overwhelmed that old workhouse, although it slowed down and groaned on many an occasion. This one handled it, but with a little bit of effort. You could hear it laboring, but it made it.

I do love the 3 work bowls; they fit together beautifully. You can do something in the smallest bowl, take it out and leave the stuff in there, then do the next one, and so on. The bowls below stay clean. The chopping blade and slicer/shredders work with both of the larger bowls. However, you can only use the dough blade with the largest bowl, not the middle one. I made pizza last night and since pizza dough is a smaller amount, I think it would have worked better in the smaller bowl. In the large one it kind of got lost. I was happy with the final kneading results - soft and smooth, but I had to fiddle with it a little. There was a flour ring left in around the shaft, about an inch or so radius. Nothing too disturbing. I had no residue in the corner between the bottom and sides. The adjustable slicing blade is really great - love it! And the sealed top works as advertised. It's the first time I made anything that starts with dry flour that didn't make a dust cloud around the whole machine. Also, I like the way the top attaches, with a click rather than a twist. When you need to take the top off and on several times, it seems much easier to me.

Another thing I like is the bumps they put on the bottom of both the small and large feed tubes. They grip the food in the chute better and it doesn't seem to slip sideways as easily. Perhaps Cuisinart has done this for years and I don't know it, but it's a big improvement over my old one. I also like that the smaller feed tube is a nice sized oval - in fact, about the same size as my old one. Some other models have a small circular feed tube that could hardly hold a very large carrot.

There are a lot of parts to this thing, so I think I may not bother getting it out sometimes because of the hassle. For example, I made some butternut squash soup the day after I got it. Even tho it was brand new and I wanted to try it, I didn't bother dragging the whole thing out to puree the squash, I used my stick blender instead. I think it would have done a good job, but it didn't seem worth the trouble. On the other hand, that's exactly why I have a stick blender. Maybe if I made a huge amount it would be worth it. I'm sure if you keep it on the counter it would be much handier.

Cuisinart BFP-703R SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Red

2009-12-04T16:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart BFP-703R SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Red
From Cuisinart

Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one just for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!

Amazon Sales Rank: #80512 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Red
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: BFP-703R
Released on: 2004-01-21
Dimensions: 7.30" h x 13.30" w x 16.10" l,

Two powerful kitchen appliances have been brought together in this blender/food processor by Cuisinart. The heavy-duty motor base is up to both blending and processing tasks, and won't "walk" on the counter, even when it's crushing ice. Use the blender with its dripless pour spout to make and serve 40 ounces of frozen drinks or to purée baby foods or soups; use the processor to prep up to 3 cups of vegetables, cheeses, nuts, and meats. With one motor base, it's simple to keep the blender out on the counter and then bring out the processor attachment for special tasks.

This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meats or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments go in the dishwasher, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings, including "ice crush" and "pulse," is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet detailing how to use all the features, and 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan

an excellent and versatile appliance
I was excited to get this Cuisinart a month or so ago because I love to cook, but I'm a college student who lives in an apartment. I don't have tons of space (or money, for that matter) to blow on two appliances. I have done many things with the SmartPower Duet, and it hasn't failed me yet. I've made deliciously smooth and thick shakes (including one with rum for a party - it was a hit.) I've made amazing salsa. I've made gazpacho. For some of these, I used the recipe book that comes with the machine. There are a lot of good recipes, indeed, but as an added bonus, the recipes give you helpful hints about how to use the appliance the best way - like, which ingredients to add first, instead of just shoving everything in.

Just last night I made a pasta salad with about twenty ingredients, most of which had to be chopped or minced or sliced, so I used the food processor with the chopper to pulverize the garlic and other spices into a nice smooth blend (thus avoiding the dreaded clumps of pungent garlic). Then, I took the spices out and added red and green peppers and other vegetables and chopped them up coarsely, like salsa. Then I put the slicer attachment on to the food processor and sliced perfectly thin slices of cucumber and red onion. I added this to some pasta, provolone cheese, and some olive oil, and voila, I had a great pasta salad in less than half of the time it would have taken me to prepare all of those veggies by hand.

I certainly haven't had any complaints about the workmanship. I love how it feels so sturdy without being bulky - the base is a little wider than most and not flimsy like most other blenders I've used, and the thick, glass blender jar is squat instead of tall and thin, which seems to make blending things a lot easier because the ingredients can easily move around near the blade. The keypad controls are enclosed so it's incredibly easy to clean up splatters and spills. The processor bowl doesn't seem to be flimsy to me (perhaps they've fixed the problem ?). In other words, this thing is great.

Versatile, but breaks easily
I have owned the duet for approximatley one year. I use the blender mostly for milkshakes. The food processor is small, which is ok with me, except I do not like the feed tube. With a processor this small, it's unlikely one would use it to slice or shred, so why bother with the slicing disk and therefore the feed tube? Also, the feed tube makes it too tall to work with right under kitchen cabinets--you must pull it out to use. The motor is loud for both appliances. And the biggest problem is that mine broke this morning while I attempted to make a milkshake rendering both applicances unusable, since now the blade will not rotate. There is a small black plastic disk that fits between the base and the jar that has shattered all on its own. After reading your other reviews, I see I am not the first person to experience this. Buy this item with caution.

Makes excellent smoothies
I have been looking for a good blender and also a food processor for a while and one day I came across this cuisinart combination in a store. I liked the fact that I could get one device which was both a blender and a food processor (hence saving $$$ and space).

I read a few good online reviews on this product and decided to purchase it from amazon a week ago. I've so far used this device half a dozen times to make smoothies and they come out perfect each time. The motor is very powerful and it gets the job done really quickly. It is also very easy to assemble/disassemble hence making the task of cleaning it very easy.

My only wish is that this product came in other colours too but now I am only being picky.

Cuisinart DLC877BGX Work Bowl Cover With Large Feed Tube

2009-12-04T10:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC877BGX Work Bowl Cover With Large Feed Tube
From Cuisinart

Made of heavy duty Lexan, this work bowl cover and large feed tube fit perfectly with your Cuisinart 11-cup food processor. What a great way to save time as you prep food! Feed through entire pieces of fruit or vegetable -- no pre-chopping or slicing or precision cubing is required.

Amazon Sales Rank: #173275 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Cuisinart
Dimensions: .45 pounds

Good buy
Finally I found the right cover thanks to the explanation on this site. Who knew there were two kinds of covers for the same machine?

KitchenAid 9- or 12-cup Food Processor Disc Set

2009-12-04T04:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid 9- or 12-cup Food Processor Disc Set

Set of 5 stainless steel discs for shredding (6 millimeter), slicing (6 millimeter), cutting French fries, cutting julienne strips, and grating Parmesan or ice. For use with any KitchenAid 9 or 12-cup food processor. (Discs are not the same as those that come with the processor.) Made in France.

Amazon Sales Rank: #2298 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: KitchenAid

I'm happy with the disc set.
I bought this mostly for the french fry cutter. I'm very happy with how the french fries come out. My kids love the taste of fresh french fries. I've seen reviews on this before, commenting on how small the fries are. That is a problem with the size of the opening in the cover, but since that can't be controlled, I'm more than satisfied with the size of the fries. As far as the other discs, I'm still learning to use the food processor so I haven't used them much. They seem mostly to be thicker or thinner versions of slicers I already have, but I'm sure I'll see the need as I do more "processing." I just wish I had a nice case for all of these.

not as great
I purchased the set to add to my existing disks mostly because of julienne disk and to save the money (purchasing separately costs about $24.00 in average).I'm greatly disappointed with julienne disk which creates total mess. When I used it for zucchinis I thought well it's because it's too soft, but carrots were even messier. It looked worse than just simple grating. It wasn't uniform in size (some sort of little tiny sticks along with fine shredding) I was looking for long uniform matchsticks. I'm still looking for julienne device which would produce fine long pieces with minimal waste.Any suggesting greatly appreciated

got what I want promptly
Family had recommended this product so we knew what we wanted. This was the best price and prompt service

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, Brushed Chrome

2009-12-03T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, Brushed Chrome
From Cuisinart

Even better than the original! The 3-cup Mini Prep is designed with an auto-reversing Smartpower blade, a chop & grind touchpad control and a handled workbowl. The perfect size for the countertop. Model DLC-2A. Manufacturer's 18-month warranty

Amazon Sales Rank: #491 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Brushed Chrome
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DLC-2ABC
Dimensions: 5.60" h x 8.20" w x 9.80" l, 3.00 pounds

This little 250-watt workhorse comes in handy when a full-size food processor is unnecessary. The 3-cup work bowl is just right for making pesto or a salad dressing, and two receptacles in the lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the bowl while the processor is blending a perfect emulsion. It's also ideal for chopping and grinding. Pressing the "chop" button deploys the sharp edge of Cuisinart's patented reversible blade to chop onions, herbs, or bread crumbs. Pressing the "grind" button whirls the blade in the other direction so its blunt side can grind nuts, coffee beans, or cheese. Compact at just 9 inches high and lightweight (it has a plastic body), the Mini Prep Plus can be tucked away in a cabinet, and the little spatula accompanying it goes into a drawer. It carries an 18-month warranty against defects. The plastic work bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand washed to protect its edges. --Fred Brack

I love my MiniPrep, it's a great help!
I got this as a gift from my boyfriend and have been using it regularly. This is one of those things that you don't think you ever need (and I did give this topic extensive thought), but once you have it, you would really miss it.

The good is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.
The bad is that it is really good at FINELY chopping things.

Keeping this in mind, I've learnt when to use and when to just use my knife. For instance, when chopping walnuts for banana bread, I put a cup of walnuts into the processor and hit "Chop" - it immediately chopped the walnuts into good sized chunks, but there was a couple of walnuts that didn't get cut yet, so I hit the "Chop" button a couple more times, but that turned the rest of the walnuts to a very small almost "powder" consistency. I tried it again, with about the same results. I guess I could try putting in less walnuts at a time, but then that would defeat the purpose of "less work" since I'd have to put in a small amount, chop, dump out the first batch, repeat. It's much easier in this case to do a coarse chop with knife. Chopping Mushrooms in this device also was lacking, it kind of made a mushroom puree.

Where it shines though is in my daily meals where I'm making some kind of pan sauce. Just about all my pan sauces or pan meals start with butter/oil, then saute'ing some garlic and onions. I'll just peel a few cloves of garlic, coarse chop an onion, dump it all into the MiniPrep, and presto, it's done! When I'm ready to dump it into my pan, just remove the co, remove the blade and use a mini-silicone spatula to dump the contents directly into the pan. A quick rinse of the lid, blade, and work bowl, and the processor can be put away. That can't be any easier.

For larger meals and more ingredients, it's great to just coarsely chop your items, dump into the processor, let it do it's work, and then fill up your prep bowls with the different ingredients - making everything easier once you're cooking.

I find the "Chop" and "Grind" feature to be pretty much the same thing, just in opposite directions. The opposite direction thing is helpful to get the food to drop down to the blade. If you don't put too much in the processor, once the piece is chopped, it gets flung to the sides of the work bowl and sticks there, creating empty space for the unchopped foods to drop into the blade. Everything gets chopped evenly...it just gets chopped very finely too.

The entire unit is very easy to use and clean. The blades are extremely sharp, so be careful when washing those. The clear plastic work bowl does get a little scratched up and not so clear anymore after a bit of use...but then, it's a work bowl. The buttons are under a protective plastic, sealed - so no chance of anything getting under the buttons, just a quick wipe and it's clean!

Overall, the unit is small, solid, quiet, easy to use, and easy to clean. It's great for fine chops to puree, not so great for coarse chops/dice. Perfect size for meals for 2 people. For making larger meals you may want to look at the larger cup sized processors, or just make a couple of batches.

so... you want a food processor?
I have the Mini-Prep and I have the big guy version, but I use the MP 10x as much. It does everything! Want chopped garlic? peel a couple heads, add 2-3T of olive oil and about a 1/4-1/2tsp. of salt. It keeps in a jar in the fridge and tastes a heck of a lot better than the store kind! Fresh herbs, nuts, peppers without burning hands...it's great! When I'm done, I just rinse it out. This is my favorite appliance after my blender, and if this made smoothies and margaritas, it would be my favorite!

KitchenAid KFP720OB 7-Cup Food Processor with 3-Cup Mini Bowl, Onyx Black

2009-12-03T16:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFP720OB 7-Cup Food Processor with 3-Cup Mini Bowl, Onyx Black
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFP720 Food Processor is a powerful and durable tool for creative cooking. This model has a 7-cup work bowl with Full-size feed tube and pusher for continuous processing. Features KitchenAid's exclusive 3-Cup Mini Bowl delivers mini chopper convenience - perfect for chopping herbs, nuts, and onions. Other added features include a Powerful induction motor, Premium-quality stainless steel blades, Easy-to-Clean design, and a Hassle-free replacement warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #162 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Onyx Black
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFP720OB
Released on: 2005-02-01
Dimensions: 14.30" h x 7.30" w x 9.10" l, 14.00 pounds

Cuisinart Custom Prep 11 Cup Food Processor Ev-11pc9

2009-12-03T10:07:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart Custom Prep 11 Cup Food Processor Ev-11pc9

How-to-DVD Touchpad Controls: Simple on/off, pulse and dough controls are very easy to clean. 11-cup work bowl: Huge capacity allows you to make simple to gourmet family-sized meals. Brushed Stainless Finish: Elegant, stylish finish adds another attractive element to the modern kitchen.

Amazon Sales Rank: #115009 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Cuisinart

Black & Decker FP2510S 10-Cup 500-Watt Wide-Mouth Food Processor

2009-12-03T04:08:00.001-08:00

Black & Decker FP2510S 10-Cup 500-Watt Wide-Mouth Food Processor
From Black & Decker

With 10 speeds and 500 watts of power the FP2510S will quickly handle all your food processing needs. The smooth touchpad controls and dishwasher safe parts make clean-up a breeze. The unit features 2 speeds plus pulse, a reversible slice and shred disk and a dough blade as well as a 3-cup chopper.

Amazon Sales Rank: #313793 in Kitchen & Housewares
Size: 10-Cup
Color: White/Stainless
Brand: Black & Decker
Model: FP2510S
Dimensions: 21.06" h x 9.41" w x 11.26" l,

With its powerful 500-watt motor, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. The unit features a 10-cup work bowl and a wide-mouth design and food pusher for adding food while continuously processing. In addition, its smooth touchpad control panel offers three buttons for selecting low and high speed settings or "pulse" to deliver an extra burst of power when needed. Use the machine to quickly blend up small or large batches of pesto, chop onions and green peppers for a veggie pizza, or shred cheese for omelets on a Sunday morning--the options are endless. Accessories include a reversible slicing and shredding disc, a dough blade, and a 3-cup mini chopper. The food processor measures approximately 11-2/7 by 9-2/5 by 21 inches, and all removable parts can go in the dishwasher for quick cleanup.

Powerful O_O
I have found this machine to be very versatile and powerful. I have been able to make pie dough, margaritas, shred a block of cheese in no time as well as carrots for salads and potatoes for hashed browns and in a very short amount of time. Now, the only reason why I do not give this 5 stars is for 2 major reasons. One is because I make apple pies regularly and had hoped this can help make slices for me, which it cannot because although it is marketed as ''wide mouth'', I have found that it isn't wide enough to take on a half of an apple through the feeding tube. Second, is that you HAVE to assemble all the top parts of the machine for it to work, so you are limited to having to cut your food items in order to fit through the rather snug feeding tube. Overall, the blades and machinery are great and handles most jobs really well.

Center post/stem has split in half
I had purchased this item from a retail store not from Amazon. This Black and Decker's center stem split in half two weeks before the 12 months waranty expired. Contacted B&D's supplier for parts (Fox) . They gladly sent the part FREE... However it arrived to be the Processer's bowl. Somehow, there is no part number for the center post/stem and we can't manage to describe it correctly to the person trying to help us at their parts store. So now after three weeks of trying to get it and getting the answer from one service person that my B&D food processor is no longer usable, I sent them a picture of the part in case this would better explain the part needed. It's been two days now and no answer. What a waste for my time, $$$ and for the environement. I'll need to throw away an 11 month old food processor. It was a great machine while it worked.

Mirro/Foley 3.5 Quart Food Mill

2009-12-02T22:06:00.001-08:00

Mirro/Foley 3.5 Quart Food Mill
From Mirro

Mirro/Foley 3.5 Quart Food Mill

Amazon Sales Rank: #1674 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Mirro
Model: 50025
Dimensions: 21.25" h x 10.00" w x 16.37" l, 2.40 pounds

good design, but handle could be more comfortable
I bought this food mill because it's the same design as the food mill my grandmother has had for decades. I've been using it the past few weeks to make tomato gazpacho. This food mill is more than up to the task.

The stainless steel surface is easy to keep clean, and it disassembles for even easier cleaning. As a nice touch, the diameter of the scraper wire on the bottom of the mill is just a fraction smaller than the grill holes, which means that if you have seeds lodged in any of the holes after cleaning, you can use the scraper wire to knock them out.

The only reason why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the double-loop handle can be uncomfortable to hold after a while. (I can understand why they used the double-loop design--because it stays cooler if you're milling over a heated pot--but I think I would've preferred having a more comfortable handle and using a potholder if necessary.)

food mill
I had been looking for a food mill for quite some time now. I even purchased one at Bed, Bath & Beyond. It couldn't do the processing at all.
So when I saw this food mill, which is like the one my mother used, I knew it would be just what I was looking for- And it was!

Food Mill
I have used this food mill for over twenty years! I lent mine to a friend of mine and she was so busy making applesauce she did not return it. I told her to keep it, as she enjoyed it so much and bought a new one for myself!

Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless

2009-12-02T10:07:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless
From Cuisinart

A seamless blend of style and function. The brushed stainless finish adds an upscale touch to all kitchens-from contemporary to classic. The large capacity, powerful blades and discs, and simple touchpad controls make the Cuisinart 11-Cup Food Processor the ideal prep tool for any task. Making an entire meal from scratch has never been easier...and never looked better.

Amazon Sales Rank: #1776 in Kitchen & Housewares
Size: 11 Cup
Color: Stainless
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DLC-2011CHB
Released on: 2008-02-01
Dimensions: 18.05 pounds

Equipped with a revolutionary motor with alternate speeds for perfect mixing, this convenient food processor quickly and easily slices, dices, chops, and purees, helping to reduce prep time in the kitchen. The appliance comes with a large 11-cup work bowl that makes it easy to create an entire meal from scratch, and its one-piece Supreme wide-mouth feed tube holds whole fruits and vegetables. In addition, the food processor offers touchpad fingertip controls, small and large pushers, and patent-pending Dough Control technology, which adjusts the speed to automatically ensure proper dough consistency. Accessories include a stainless-steel medium slicing disc (4 mm), a stainless-steel shredding disc, a chopping/mixing blade, a metal dough blade, and a detachable disc stem, plus a spatula, a recipe/instruction book, and a how-to DVD. The unit's compact build means it will fit comfortably on the countertop, and its brushed stainless finish adds a touch of elegance to any modern kitchen. The unit's rounded housing provides easier cleaning and handling, and all removable parts clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The food processor measures 10-1/8 by 7-3/4 by 14-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty with a 10-year full warranty on the motor.

Good, solid, basic machine.
My first attempt at purchasing a food processor was to buy the $69.99 Oster. I did this because of the price. Predictably, it did not perform well and I had to return it. Perhaps Oster does better with blenders, I don't know. After doing further research, I was torn between KitchenAid and Cuisinart. There are hordes of loyal followers in each camp on this issue, and it was hard to choose based on reviews. I finally just went with Cuisinart, because it happened to be the model that my local store carried. In general, I'm happy with the product and would recommend it to other home cooks. I've only had this appliance a few months, and I don't use it every day. I probably use it once every couple weeks because it's only my husband and me so I don't cook for a crowd. I do love to prep a lot of food and then freeze it ahead because I'm a busy teacher, so the processor is a big help with that. If it were not so heavy and easier to clean, I'd probably use it more because this workhorse really gets the job done fast. Here are my observations based on what I've done with it so far:

It is excellent at:
Making breadcrumbs (both fresh and dried)
Mincing fresh herbs
Chopping/mincing raw and cooked meats (like whole chicken for chicken patties etc.)
Making salsa

Pretty Good/Could Be Better:
Shredding carrots, cheese (very quick and uniform, but some gets stuck between the lid and the shredding disc)
Grating a wedge of Parmesan (I put small chunks of it in the bowl with the chopping blade, as it shows in the DVD demonstration - and the result was coarser than I expected. In the end it melted fine in the dish I was making (lasagna), but it just felt like coarse sand to me when I was finished processing it, rather than soft powdery flakes like you get when you use the fine holes on the box grater. Still, it sure was a heckuvalot quicker than doing it by hand. I guess I'd do it again, as long as it was being added to a dish that would be cooked, like pasta. To make a pile of Parm to serve at the table or to add to breading, I would still use a handheld Microplane zester.)

Not Good:
Slicing green onion by the bunch (it pulled them under the lid rather than slicing)

Cleanup and Handling
It's a little finicky to wash by hand, because there are nooks and crannies for stuff to get stuck in. So far with a little effort and some strong jets of water to shoot into the cracks, I've been able to get it clean. It MUST air-dry, because there's no way to get a towel into the handle, where some water collects. If I had a dishwasher I think cleanup would be a breeze. So far I've only used it when I had a big job to do, because otherwise it's just quicker to pull out the old cutting board and knife or the box grater. They're easier to haul out and quicker to clean. Speaking of which, this processor weighs about 12 pounds empty, and in the summer the rubber feet tend to "suction" themselves onto whatever surface they're sitting on. Not so easy to lift this baby down from on top of the fridge, I discovered - and I'm 5'9!. I would recommend storing this at countertop level or lower, and then lifting with your knees to save your back and shoulders.

Final Comments:
I am happy with my purchase and would buy another Cuisinart if this one ever dies. I wish it shredded things without pulling them sideways under the lid, but that's my only complaint - and actually, it's only a small amount that gets pulled under. In the end, I'd much rather use this processor to shred several pounds of cheese than to use the box grater. I would recommend this size to a family of 4 and up - unless you're like me, and you like to chop a bunch of stuff at once and then freeze or can it. Good product, decent price for what you get overall.

problems with attachments and optional parts
Cuisinart DLC-2011 Prep 11 Plus Food Processor, WhiteCuisinart DLC-2011 food processor, 11 cup.
In the instruction manual and DVD Cuisinart lists crucial attachment parts such as a whisk attachment. However, they discontinue these important parts while still selling the main product that has very few attachment parts. Had I known that these parts are not available as advertised I would not have bought this product. Cuisinart's customer service is unhelpful and brisk to rude, will not take the food processor back. They sell it under false promises.

Gorgeous work horse!
I got this processor to replace my (still working) 5 yr old Cuisinart DLC-2011 white. This is a very similar model except that this one has a Stainless Metal base which is BEAUTIFUL and they have fixed a oddity of the previous model. In this model you can twist the lid off while the pusher assembly is still in the lid where as in my 5 yr old white DLC-2011 it required the extra step of removing the pusher first before you could remove the lid. There is a slightly different locking mechanism on this model that allows for this. This was a pleasant suprise that I was not expecting . I was fine with the other way because the machines capabilities far outweighed the little oddity. I had first accidently ordered the brushed chrome DLC-2011 and was dissapointed that it was infact silver plastic so I returned it to amazon. I then ordered this Brushed Stainless DLC-2011CHB machine and recieved it. I am so glad that I didnt settle for the silver plastic one as this processor really is nice looking. I think it is great to combine beauty with power and performance and this one has it all ! Highly reccomend.

Cuisinart DLC-2APK Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, Pink

2009-12-01T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2APK Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, Pink
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart created its Pink Series to help support breast cancer research. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Cuisinart Pink Series product will be donated to this cause. This extensive line of premium products in deliciously soft pink makes a lot more than just a styling statement! Even better than the original Cuisnart features a 24 ounce Mini-Prep Plus designed with excusive auto-reversing SmartPower blade for two powerful processing options. The touchpads are easy to use and easy to clean, customers love it's power and small size and once your done the parts are dishwasher safe.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5864 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Pink
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DLC-2APK
Released on: 2007-08-01

Editor's Note: A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Cuisinart Pink Series product will be donated to help support breast cancer research.

packs a punch

This little bitty food processor can get the job done. I was suprised as I bought it to replace a much larger one. It will chop and grind amazingly and for that purpose alone I'm glad I bought it. However, for lighter foods it makes a bit of a mess as it will overprocess very easily. I wish that it had come with a blade for grating things. That would have been very handy.

Great for little jobs
This is a great food processor for small jobs. I use mine for onions primarily because my eyes can't take them. You still have to cut food up into manageable pieces but does a good job. Love the color of course.

useful and a good price
I got this as an adjunct to my larger food processor. I don't like clutter on the kitchen counters, and it's easy to take this in and out of the cabinets for quick chopping. I've used it to chop garlic, onions, make chutney, guacamole and salsa. It's definitely not as heavy duty as the large machine but works well for small, quick tasks.

Hamilton Beach 70670 Chef Prep 525-Watt Food Processor, Black

2009-11-30T22:06:00.001-08:00

Hamilton Beach 70670 Chef Prep 525-Watt Food Processor, Black
From Hamilton Beach

Full size 10-cup Food processor - for large batch processing Has 525 watts of power with 2 speeds plus pulse speed option for maximum versatility- 4 functions- slcing- shredding, crinkle cutting, & fine shredding f rom 2 reversible discs . Has large stainless steel chopping blade & oversized feed chute. Dishwasher safe bowl & blades .Internal cord storage

Amazon Sales Rank: #381 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 70670
Dimensions: 5.00 pounds

With its powerful 525-watt motor, this full-size 10-cup food processor helps reduce prep time in the kitchen. Two included reversible slicing/shredding discs deliver four different functions--slicing, shredding, crinkle cutting, and fine shredding. The unit also comes equipped with a large stainless-steel chopping blade that slices and minces to perfection. Choose from two speed settings or the pulse option when a light touch is needed for precision results. Other highlights include a simple control dial, an oversized feed chute, and internal cord storage to help keep countertops tidy. The base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowl, lid, blades, and discs can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures approximately 10 by 9 by 16 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

A workhorse....
I bought this food processor last Fall to process fruit for jam making. I pick my fruit in the summer, and freeze it to make jam in the Fall to take advantage of the cooler weather. Jam making can be a hot job, especially in Texas! In previous years, I chopped my fruits by hand, but this year, my husband and I went overboard and picked pounds and pounds of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and peaches. Then a friend gave me figs! There was no way I wanted to process all of that by hand, so I started shopping for a food processor. I found several good reviews of the Hamilton Beach 70670 and it was a great price, so after a little more comparison shopping decided to take the plunge.

When I got ready to process fruit, this processor performed like a champ. The only issue I had was making sure I gauged the pulse correctly, as a few of my batches of fruit ended up almost pureed, which was not what I was aiming for! It plowed through hours of processing for 3 days of a long weekend, then several 2 day weekens. And cleanup was so easy.

This is not my first food processor, but the Hamilton Beach compares very favorably with others I have used. I really love it and look forward to my next jam making season. I use it other times for smaller jobs, but the big workout for this baby is in the Fall.

Hamilton Beach Food Processor
This machine has plenty of power. I have only used it to make pizza dough and it worked extremely well. The dough came out great and I can't wait to use the shredding blades next.

Better than I expected
I bought the Hamilton Beach Chef Prep when Cuisinart shipped me the wrong size replacement work bowl twice! Enough, I said. When I saw the Hamilton Beach in person I thought it was flimsy and cheap (about 1/4 the price of a Cuisinart, so why not?) The work bowl is light and made of a cloudy plastic, not the tough Lexan of more expensive machines. But experience has proved the Hamilton Beach an excellent small appliance and a good value. It is well designed: lock and unlock images make it clear which way to turn the work bowl to release it. A dot on the lid shows how to align it. The two disk blades are reversible and make distinctly different cuts and slices. The basic cutting blade is sharp, easy to put on, remove and clean. The machine rests on suction cups that are just strong enough to hold it in place where you want it, but release when you choose to do that. I have to admit, the motor is NOISY, but it is very efficient. A few seconds usually does the job. I use my food processor almost every day and am very satisfied.

KitchenAid KFC3100ER Chef Series 3-Cup Food Chopper, Red

2009-11-29T22:06:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFC3100ER Chef Series 3-Cup Food Chopper, Red
From KitchenAid

Say good-bye to hours spent chopping, dicing and shredding with this chef's chopper by KitchenAid. Large 3-cup capacity is great for sauces and soups yet compact enough for smaller, everyday jobs. The premium, razor-sharp blade handles meat, nuts, hard cheeses and vegetables as well as fresh herbs, fruit and more. The unique lid design includes wet and dry compartments for adding ingredients as you're processing. Removable parts are dishwasher safe. Manual includes delicious recipes to get you started. Imported. 10Hx5Wx6D."

Amazon Sales Rank: #9237 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Red
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFC3100ER
Number of items: 1
Dimensions: 6.40" h x 8.00" w x 11.40" l, 3.20 pounds

With a 3-cup work bowl and 240 watts of power, this chopper is ideal for small jobs and for making sauces, frostings, and dressings. The stainless-steel blade's reverse spiral action pulls food down, minimizing scraping and producing uniform chopped meat, nuts, cheese, vegetables, herbs--all the many foods for which the chopper is intended. For adding ingredients while the chopper is running, the lid has two compartments, one for dry items and the other for wet. For precise control, the chopper's electronic pulse pad responds instantaneously. The heavy power base provides stability and is seamless, making cleanup a simple matter of wiping the base and placing all the parts in the dishwasher. The chopper stands just 9-1/2 inches high and has cord storage inside the base. A stiff spatula is included. Should the chopper fail during its first year, KitchenAid's total replacement warranty guarantees delivery of another machine. --Fred Brack

But lately, I found that I was chopping the same ingredients, in almost the same amounts, again and again.

This unit takes a very small amount of counter space, has a great look, stores its cord in the base, and its bowl and cover are dishwasher-safe.

This appliance is a nice time-saver, and that, in my opinion, makes it a great item.

So, we have four stars for this product. It does its job, it just makes a lot of noise doing so.

Cuisinart DFP-7BC 7 Cup Food Processor

2009-11-28T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DFP-7BC 7 Cup Food Processor
From Cuisinart

The Cuisinart® Original Food Processor in Brushed Metal is a classic! Its 7-cup capacity and versatile assortment of blades and discs make food prep tasks a snap. The Extra Large Feed Tube and Pusher and Sleeve Assembly handle whole fruits and vegetables with ease.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5277 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DFP-7BC
Dimensions: 9.00" h x 11.25" w x 13.00" l, 15.20 pounds

The name Cuisinart is synonymous with food processors and this 7-cup unit is the perfect size for daily food prep for an average family of four. This versatile appliance comes with two blades and two discs that perform a variety of kitchen tasks in a short time. The main stainless-steel blade chops or purées raw or cooked fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, and nuts. A switch on the motor base flips up for mincing or puréeing and flips down for the pulse option, which offers better control when chopping food into larger chunks. The included plastic blade kneads up to two pounds of perfectly textured bread, pastry, or pizza dough in less than two minutes. Other attachments include a slicer disc for slicing or julienning luncheon meats, cheeses, and various vegetables, and a shredding disc for vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, or iceberg lettuce. Foods to be sliced or shredded are inserted through an extra-large plastic feed tube above the processor's bowl and helped through with a pusher.

For convenience, the bowl, feed tube, and pusher are all dishwasher-safe, reducing cleanup as well as prep time. The sleek base gives this processor a commercial-kitchen look and its weight and rubber feet make it immovable during use. This Cuisinart food processor comes with a spatula and a colorful instruction and recipe book as well as a full five-year warranty on the motor. --Cristina Vaamonde

Paddle Switch Rules!
I use my Cuisinart primarily for chopping veggies or making my own ground beef. I can use more flavorful cuts than the leftover bits usually made into ground beef and control the texture to my preference.

The Cuisinart 7 Cup performs great for my needs. It's both powerful and very quiet. Cheap proccessors with side mounted, belt driven motors are usually so noisy that you don't want to bother with them.

Others may disagree, but I find Cuisinart's safety interlocks only a minor hassle. The small center feed tube isn't interlocked and is useful for adding ingredients while processing.

I looked at other food processors in stores before I bought the Cuisinart, and found I prefer the ergonomic feel and control of the old-fashioned Cuisinart paddle switch. Whether it be the new Cuisinarts or KitchenAids, I don't like to have to search around for the little sealed-dome lumps on modern control panels. The first time you use the Cuisinart up-for-on / down-for-pulse lever switch, it's so easy and intuitive, you don't have to look to use it ever again. I've never regretted my choice - I love the paddle!

When your fingers are wet or messy, you can press the lever down to pulse with a knuckle much more easily than trying to find the right tiny plastic bump on a typical control panel.

If you actually like membrane switches, the KitchenAid food processors are good choices, too, but the Cuisinart classic paddle / lever switch is the trump card for me.

Safety features are NOT a problem
There are two reviews on this site as well as some on others claiming that the safety features on this model are a problem and/or that the feeder pusher can't be removed without removing the entire top. My conclusion is that these people must not have read the instructions, which I feel are clear as to how to remove the dual-pusher (which is the notable feature of this model vs. the DLC-5). I'm having no problems at all and think this is a great product. The large dual-pusher feeding tube is a very useful feature.

Best food processor I've ever had
I always check Consumer Reports before I buy anything and they gave this machine it's top rating. After using it for a while, I have to agree. It performs very well and the wide opening lets me chop large pieces of vegtables without having to chop them up thin in order to get them into the chute. I can't recommend this processor highly enough.

Cuisinart DLC-8S 11-Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processor, White

2009-11-27T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-8S 11-Cup Pro Custom 11 Food Processor, White
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart is known for power, quality and convenience. This size processor will take you from soup to soufflé with ease. Exclusive cover with a large feed tube and unique compact chopping/baking cover. Industrial-quality motor. Comes with stainless steel discs and blade, bonus thin slicing disc, dough blade, 2 covers, recipe collection and how-to video. Model #DLC8S. Includes a manufacturer's limited warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #390 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DLC-8S
Dimensions: 14.50" h x 7.00" w x 11.25" l, 16.92 pounds

A perfect gift for new homemakers, the food processor has become an integral part of modern cooking, speeding up a multitude of processes, including kneading dough; slicing; chopping; shredding cheese, vegetables, and meat; mincing garlic and parsley; mixing batters; and emulsifying mayonnaise. Cuisinart's Pro Custom comes with an 11-cup work bowl; five basic attachments for slicing, shredding, chopping, mixing, and kneading; and also features two feed-tube options, one big enough to handle a whole potato. This processor comes with a compact cover for use when the feed tube isn't needed and a pulse control that allows the desired degree of fineness when chopping and puréeing. Remove the detachable stem for compact storage of discs. All the parts are dishwasher-safe and the motor base wipes clean. In addition, a custom-contoured spatula, a 50-page recipe booklet, and a 30-minute video designed to familiarize the new owner with the care and use of the food processor are included. --Victoria Jenkins

Cuisinart DLC-8S is Shoddy Shadow of former Cuisinarts
My 1987 DLC-7 is my 3rd Cuisinart. It has had daily use and is worn and has a small problem. I ordered the DLC-8s only to find it cannot compare to my old machine even in it's state of advanced age and I am returning it. For example the cord is short and light weight. The bowl is actually smaller...11 cups is really an exaggeration. The motor is 5.2 amps compared with the 6 amps of the DLC-7 and the DLC-8S is lighter. The deciding flaw however is the poorly designed switching arms on the feed tube. They are flimsy and an accident begging to happen. I am going to have my old machine repaired and look at the Kitchen Aid processors. Very sad to lose an outstanding product.

There are better choices.
This food processor is made in China. For the same amount of money you can buy an 11 cup Kitchen Aid. It runs smoother, has the slicing blades and a mini bowl. The blades are Sabatier and are excellent. We tried both machines and returned the Cuisinart.

Sad end to a noble name
Cuisinart is practically synonymous with food processor. When the French were manufacturing them years ago, you couldn't touch another blender, processor or kitchen appliance that would do more. But the manufacturer changed, and so did the Cuisinart.

My cuisinart bowl cracked at the base. To their credit, they did replace the bowls. Now the knives, the most critical part of the food processor, are no longer the same.

In addition, if you do heavy breads (we like to do rye) you will find that the stem can overheat and the bowl can stick on it for a bit (until you figure out how to get it off, not easy, let me tell you.) I once even had the plastic dough blade stick onto the stem.

The bowl isn't so easy to clean, either. I give it three stars because it still slices and dices with the greatest skill, but overall, I would not buy one again. Sad....

Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC8 with Bonus

2009-11-26T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC8 with Bonus
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart® is about to change the way you think about cooking! Your Custom Pro 11TM food processor is designed to do all those time-consuming food prep tasks, like chopping, mincing, mixing, slicing and shredding. Try those dishes you never had time to make, or create whole new gourmet menus! The Cuisinart® food processor even has its own dough blade, so be sure to put bread and pizza on the menus! Added Value: * One extra 11-cup work bowl * How-to-DVD * 14" Pizza pan * Pizza cutter Features: * 11-cup capacity Lexan® work bowl: Clear, durable, and heat/cold resistant * Extra large feed tube: Holds whole fruits and vegetables - no precutting * Small feed tube: Holds smaller items upright for picture-perfect slices * Slice, shred, knead dough, chop, grind, mix, mince and puree * Stainless steel 4mm slicing disc: Perfect, whole slices in seconds * Stainless steel shredding disc: Cheese for pizza, cabbage for coleslaw * Stainless steel chopping/mixing blade: Mince a single clove of garlic; mix a batch of cookie dough * Dough blade: Kneads up to 2 pounds in less than two minutes * Quiet, Heavy-Duty motor: Handles big food prep tasks without slowing down * Simple paddle controls: One-touch ON, OFF, and PULSE control * Easy Cleanups: Everything but the motor base goes right into the dishwasher * Recipe/instruction book * Custom spatula * UL listed * Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 14.5"

Amazon Sales Rank: #156353 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Cuisinart
Dimensions: 21.00 pounds

Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC9
Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Stainless Steel Food Processor EV-11PC8

I ordered the EV-11PC8 with a bonus pack (pizza pan, pizza cutter and a second 11-cup work bowl). But, the next day I received a phone call from Southeast Clearance Consolidators, telling me that the product was mistakenly over-sold by one!

I was offered the newest model for the same price as the EV-11PC8, without the bonus pack. The price had risen on the new model $40, so I decided to take it, even though I really wanted the second work bowl. I'm very glad I did.

The man I spoke with was very apologetic and accommodating. He didn't want to lose my business. He even credited my account immediately $9.00 for half of the shipping charges, because he felt bad about the error. It shipped the same day and I received it five days later. I highly recommend this company, and will definitely buy from them again.

So, this review is actually for Cuisinart's newest model EV-11PC9, NOT the 11-PC8 as the product link shows.

I gave this appliance a 5-star rating for the excellent DEALER customer service I received, and for its beauty, ease of initial setup, ease of use, and ease of cleaning. I don't have a dishwasher so just I wipe each part with a soapy sponge and run under a spray nozzle to rinse.

An instructional DVD came with the food processor which demonstrates using it to make a variety of recipes included in the user manual. I found setting up and using the machine as easy as it looked in the DVD.

I've been using a Sunbeam Little Oskar for more than 20 years, and it's still going strong. But, it's very small bowl capacity means chopping large quantities of ingredients for fresh pesto and salsa had to be done in multiple batches, which created a huge mess in my kitchen, every time. So I'm happy to be retiring it for the new Cuisinart.

I've already made a large batch of pesto, a large batch of fresh salsa, and banana-nut-oatmeal pancakes, with a cherry topping. In each recipe, every ingredient I wanted fit in the work bowl, so there was no mess from removing the lid and bowl multiple times. The motor is very powerful and processes in seconds. The banana and cherries were still frozen when I chopped them, and the motor breezed right through them. I know I've barely used this product, but I'm thoroughly convinced that it's exactly what I was hoping for. I look forward to using it for years to come. I only wish that I'd gotten it sooner! I could have saved myself hours and hours of labor...

My first food processor
My Cuisinart Custom Pro 11-Cup Food Processor is wonderful! I didn't know a food processor could do so much. The instruction DVD helped me a lot since I am new to food processing. Every recipe I have tried has come out great.

Makes a mess
You MUST add ALL ingredients while it is on the stand. Otherwise they come pouring out the bottom. What a waste a money and a huge mess in my kitchen. Customer service was also useless.

Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus Food Processor

2009-11-25T22:06:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus Food Processor
From Cuisinart

Get ready to cook up a storm and whip up meals that everyone will remember! Cuisinart's 11-cup processor can do everything from blending 2.5 pounds of dough to chopping a single clove of garlic and anything else in between. Great meals have never been so easy. Three-year warranty. Model DLC-2011.

Amazon Sales Rank: #443397 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: dlc2011bcn
Dimensions: 14.75" h x 9.50" w x 7.00" l, 15.50 pounds

I loved it, until I needed service
As the owner of Cuisinart food processor for more than 20 years, when it came time to upgrade it was a no-brainer...another Cuisinart. I had received excellent customer service in the past when a part developed cracks.

Now, under new ownership, it's a whole new story. I had my new model for less than a month when it developed numerous cracks in the pusher assembly. I called customer service (by the way, the number in the manual was not a working number) and I was told they would send me a new part only after I sent them the defective one, and there would be a delay of about two weeks, not counting shipping (plan on another two weeks). This was their unbendable rule. I told them this was not acceptable, that I did not want to be without the use of the equipment for a month, especially with the holidays coming up. Sorry, that's the rule, is what I was told.
Then I wrote to the President of Conair (the parent company) and the VP/GM of the Cuisinart division, and asked them to contact me for assistance in resolving this issue. A month has passed as I write this, and I have not heard from either of them.

I took the equipment back to the store where I purchased it, and exchanged it for a KitchenAid food processor, which was less expensive, and works beautifully. I did my research this time, and they have a reputation for excellent customer service should I need it.

The Cuisinarts are good, solid appliances, but if you ever need customer service, it's an uphill battle. If you decide to buy a Cuisinart, be sure to buy at a store that will stand behind the products they sell.

Cuisinart stole my heart from Kitchenaid!!
I'm a Kitchenaid kind of girl, so when my husband surprised me with the Cuisinart Food Processor, I was faced with quite the quandry. I began to research both the Cuisinart 2011 and the Kitchenaid 760. The reviews pointed slightly towards the Kitchenaid so I figured I'd swap mine for it. I visited a local store to compare them in person and was so disappointed to realize that the Cuisinart fits together more securely and smoothly. In denial I stared at the blades for quite some time. Finally I had to admit to myself that the Cuisinart ones were heavier. They felt better and looked more solid. Oh how I tried to convince myself that the Kitchenaid was better. But I just didn't like how the top on the Kitchenaid snapped into place. It's not as smooth. The KA comes with more tools. Surely I'd end up with the Kitchenaid.

I went home and joined the online Kitchenaid Conversation Forum. Who does this? It's a group of people who post back and forth about their devotion to Kitchenaid. I begged Kitchenaid Rita to help me back on the righteous path.

Then I started using my Cuisianrt to test it out. I tried not to love it. I just couldn't help myself. It's so convenient to use. I started to think that the extra KA bowls might start to get on my nerves--always taking them in and out. I've made all kinds of things in my food processor. I made pizza dough. I can't believe I've been kneading by hand all these years. I made sweet potato chips; I made hummus and salsa... the list grows each day.

I actually use it all the time. And, it would be very much like me not to use it if it were at all hard to assemble or clean.

OK, there you have it. A perfectionist's testamonial and admission of betrayal. I do love my new Cuisinart 2011, and I feel guilty for ever having doubted it. And just last night my new TOB-165 Cuisinart Toaster Oven arrived. Review on that soon...

Love me, Love my food processor!!
I got this (in white) as an early B-Day gift that I picked out. I got it on ebay for 30% off amazons price. My only processor experience prior to this is a little 2 cup black and decker model that I got for Christmas. which ws very limited with what to do with it.But I liked the Idea and thought about the possibilities of what A "real" one could do! I live in a little po dink town in the middle of nowhere and there are to say the least no department stores or any thing that sells good kithchen appliances. So when looking for a food processor I was entirely doing my research and comparisons online. After reading reviews and comparing products and prices I came down to choosing between 2 food processors. This one and the KitchenAid KFP670. At first it was a close call because of the extra stuff that comes with the KitchenAid. However I was absolutely sure that I had made the right decision when I actually saw the KitchenAid 670 in person about 45 miles away at a dept. store. What truly sold me on my Cuisinart in addition to it's power, additional blades ect. was the huge feed tube.The Kitchenaid's tube looked so small compared to mine and you may not think that it would be a big deal but even though I had only had mine for a few days the big tube made a big difference. For instance I can stick a whole potato in mine and make instant hashbrowns or fries. with the KitchenAid you would have to cut up the potato first and fries... please, it may have the disc but who wants dinky little bits. Also I made stir fry steak. I was utterly amazed at how it handled it so well. and becaue of the large feed tube I could put a bunch of meat in the at one time and it took all of 2 seconds to slice the steak into 4 mm slices .. Wow!!! I even used the dough blade to make the cheese bread in the cookbook which was so fast to make and yumm GOOD! I like the safety features on this machine, the sturdiness,The extra blades that are available, the power, the style, and love the big feed tube. I am I first generation food processor owner and Will never go back!! I highly reccomend this food processor

Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRKFP350WH1 Little Ultra Power 5-Cup Food Processor, White

2009-11-24T22:06:00.001-08:00

Factory-Reconditioned KitchenAid RRKFP350WH1 Little Ultra Power 5-Cup Food Processor, White
From KitchenAid

Factory Reconditioned Model

Amazon Sales Rank: #209878 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: RRKFP350WH1
Dimensions: 8.10" h x 10.00" w x 16.10" l,

Equipped with 5-cup and 2-cup work bowls, this compact food processor is ideal for small households or for small jobs when a large unit isn't necessary. Each bowl has its own blade, and the smaller bowl is perfect for mincing herbs, chopping onions and tomatoes, and making bread crumbs. Also included is a reversible, stainless-steel disk with one side for shredding such foods as cheese and potatoes and the other for slicing carrots and cabbage. At 450 watts the unit is amply powered for the size of the work bowls. A large, uncomplicated feed tube simplifies adding ingredients. Cleanup is simple, too, requiring nothing more than a quick wipe of the power base and its touchpad controls, and all other parts are dishwasher-safe. The processor measures just 6-3/8 inches wide, 13-3/4 inches high, and 7-1/2 inches deep and weighs 10 pounds so it won't skitter on the counter during operation.--Fred Brack

Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the appliance back to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.

Just exactly what I was looking for!
One of the casualties of our recent move was the loss of my "as seen on TV" hand crank food chopper (I think it was a Rocket Chef??). So for two years now, I have been making salsa & bruschetta by hand and whining about my need for a food processor. My husband was not interested in spending $100+ for a food processor that we would probably use 1-2 times a week if that. So I continued to whine and he continued to protest the purchase of a full size food processor (eventually we just lived without salsa!). You can imagine my delight when this Kitchenaid processor went on sale ... and for a whole lot less than it's current advertised price :-) I worried a little bit about it being refurbished, but the item was received with little more than a few *very* minor scuff marks on the bowls ... which we would likely inflict ourselves after a week or two. And for the price paid, a six month warranty on this product is more than adequate.

I am impressed by how quick and easy this lovely machine is to use. Assembly and cleanup is so easy that we even managed it without the directions. I really enjoy the simplicity of design and operation, and feel that this size is the best for our particular use. I was able to make a full batch of salsa in literally minutes, which is something that used to take way too long with my old Rocket Chef. The mini bowl is quite handy. I realized after my main batch was complete that I had forgotten a jalepeno. I just popped it in the mini bowl, hit the "pulse" button two times, and it was done!

I would definitely recommend this item to anyone looking for a "starter" processor or for an occasional use gadget, especially if you aren't sure if/how you would really use one of these. Now that I have seen how easy it is to use, I will be using my processor all the time! Another great design from Kitchenaid. My only complaint would be that the color that matches my mixer was sold out :-)

Makes good latkes and cole slaw
I never expected this to be the be-all-and-end-all kitchen savior but it takes up very little room on my counter, makes great cole slaw and shreds potatoes beautifully. (I did slice my thumb accidently while shifting the slicing blade from one side to the other so now I use a kitchen towel when handling the slicing disc - be careful!) For the price, it's a fabulous product...

Good price but cosmetically not so good
The motor assembly looks great but clear plastic parts were scratched up badly and had some small cracks. I got it for a lot lower than it is currently so I can't complain.

Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor

2009-11-23T19:29:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart DLC-10S , The Cuisinart® Pro Classic™ Food Processor makes all your favorites, from stir-fries and main course salads to peanut butter and home-made bread.

Amazon Sales Rank: #284 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: White
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: DLC-10S
Dimensions: 13.75" h x 7.00" w x 11.25" l, 15.55 pounds

A perfect gift for new homemakers, the food processor has become an integral part of modern cooking, speeding up a multitude of processes, including kneading dough, slicing, chopping, shredding cheese, vegetables and meat, mincing garlic and parsley, mixing batters, and emulsifying mayonnaise. Cuisinart's Pro Classic comes with a 7-cup work bowl, four basic attachments for slicing, shredding, chopping, mixing, and kneading, and also features two feed tube options, one big enough to handle a whole potato. This processor comes with a compact cover for use when the feed tube isn't needed and a pulse control that allows the desired degree of fineness when chopping and puréeing. Remove the detachable stem for compact storage of discs. All the parts are dishwasher-safe and the motor base wipes clean. In addition, a custom-contoured spatula, a 50-page recipe booklet, and a 30-minute video designed to familiarize the new owner with the care and use of the food processor are included. --Victoria Jenkins

Useful for a number of chores in the kitchen
While I usually chop on a plastic cutting board with a big chef's knife, the Cuisinart makes several tasks a lot easier. Chopping cooked or raw meat is one. If you are making hash from leftover corned beef, a short burst in this food processor is the easiest way to go. For mixing certain pastry doughs (pie or pate brisee) this is also a very good item to have, although you have to be careful to go slowly and not overprocess. The one thing the Cuisinart does is heat up the dough if you whirl it around too much, so you have to be careful. And if you put too heavy a bread dough in, using the plastic bread blade, you can heat the shaft up enough to jam the blade onto the central post and that's a big nuisance. However, with these cautions, the Cuisinart is hands-down my favorite food processor and for shredding, slicing thinly or chopping, pretty much the best kitchen appliance for the job.

Excellent Addtion to a Gourmet's Kitchen
For the size and the money, this is one of the better buys if you are looking for time- and effort-saving device for gourmets.

This food processor can replace many other tools in the well-equipped chef's kitchen: Mandoline, Pastry Knives, Potato Masher, to name a few.

Since I began using the Cuisinart, I have been able to make well-mixed doughs for perfect pastries and breads, julienned veggies (with a separate julienne blade) for crudites, superb mashed potatoes and potatoes au gratin, as well as many other dishes with a minimum of effort.

The only flaw of the Cuisinart line is the feed tube. While the multiple size feed slots make it easy to push anything from full-size potatoes to drizzling oil to make mayonaise, it can be a major challenge to clean due to the multiple crevices in the feed pusher.

Overall, however, the Cuisinart can make short work of the most complicated culinary endeavors, with a versatility to match a whole counter full of manual tools.

A "gadget" that really works
I bought the Cuisinart food processor last Christmas...as a gift to myself. My husband rolled his eyes when I told him I had bought this..he thought this was another gadget that would get used once and then disappear forever in a kitchen cabinet. I absolutely love this machine...I use it almost everyday from chopping vegetables to making cookie/cake dough. It is easy to use...easy to put together and best off all..easy to clean. I would highly recommend this for anybody who wants something that really works.

Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome

2009-11-23T06:35:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart BFP-703CH SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor, Chrome
From Cuisinart

Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one just for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!

Amazon Sales Rank: #896 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Chrome
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: BFP-703CH
Dimensions: 16.00" h x 6.50" w x 6.00" l, 10.00 pounds

This is an amazingly sturdy product, with tight-fitting lids, a heavy glass blender jar, and a motor that chops meat or ice with equal aplomb. Most attachments are dishwasher-safe, and the flat touch pad, which has seven settings (including ice crush and pulse), is easily wiped down with a sponge. This dual appliance comes with a booklet that explains how to use all the features and lists 48 recipes, from cranberry-orange mimosas to classic mayonnaise. --Maria Dolan

I love my Duet, hope it's reliable
I have been shopping for a new blender to replace my 1985 Osterizer, which has been leaving big chunks of ice in frozen drinks. I saw a really interesting consumer-oriented cooking show on the local PBS station one Saturday afternoon - they taste test their recipes on the public and test kitchen equipment. They had a test segment on blenders and claimed the fiftydollar Osterizer unit was the best, had the strongest motor and did a better job than even the hundredplusdollar blenders. I went out and bought one (actually, I got the Oster version of the Duet, with the blender and a food processor attachment). I quickly returned the Oster unit because 1) It could not a crush ice in frozen drinks and was actually worse than my 17 year old, worn out blender - it's pretty hard to suck a 3/4" ice rock up a straw; 2) Did not circulate thick liquids well unless stirred with a spoon through the hole in the top cover; 3) It was loud as heck; and 4) the food processor attachment was nearly useless because it was very small, only had a chopping blade and had no feeder - you unlatch the processor, empty out the one cup or so of chopped food, put more food inside, re-latch the processor lid and put back on the blender base.

After reading some of the reviews here, I was pretty much set on the similarly priced (one c-note) Kitchen Aid so I went to my local department store to look around and a bright and bubbly teenage sales clerk came up and asked me if I needed help. I almost said no (I can read the box myself) but instead decided not to exercise age discrimination and asked if she had any recommendations for blenders. Surprisingly, she said "Yes, I tested a bunch of them for a Christmas present for my dad a few months ago and the Cuisinart was definitely the best. It does the best job of crushing ice, is easy to clean up and my dad loves his!" Given that it came with a small food processor attachment for the same price as the Kitchen Aid and I had a 30 day return policy if I didn't like it, I decided to give it a shot. Here's my observations:

1) It blends great. It has as much power as you would ever need and frozen drinks come out smooth and frosty, they way they should. No more small icebergs clogging up the straws. You can dump a tray full of ice cubes into the blender, hit the "Ice Crusher" button, and it will give you a pitcher of finely crushed ice in about 30 seconds. Thick liquids still circulate well in the wide pitcher body.

2) It's quiet. I would say this blender puts out only about half the volume of noise that my old Oster unit or the newer one I returned did. Maybe there is a quieter unit on the market, but for the other reviewers complaining about the noise, I have to ask what they expect when blending ice cubes. No doubt, it makes more noise turning ice cubes into a liquid form than, say, a pot on the stove, but it is easily quiet enough to make a smoothie or margarita after midnight in an apartment without waking the neighbors.

3) The food processor works great. Sure it is smaller, at a 3-4 cup capacity, than the big 11 cup processors, but otherwise, it works exactly like its bigger brothers that made Cuisinart famous for the past several decades. I think the reviewer complaining about the processor must have had a few too many dacquiris or margaritas from his/her machine when he/she criticized this accessory. The feeding tube is a complete necessity for chopping more than a cup of food or using the grating and slicing blades (which work extremely well). So what if it sticks out a few inches? I used the processor to make hash browns for eight people for Easter brunch, and it did a great job of chopping the onions and shredding the potatoes; I did have to empty the moderately sized processor container twice while shredding the potatoes, but it only took about two minutes to turn eight medium-large potatoes into uniformly shredded hash browns.

4) It's easy to clean. The base unit just wipes clean, with no protruding buttons or difficult channels to clean out. The pitcher is also easy to rinse clean.

A big caveat: the reliability. I did not read the reviews here about the easily breakable plastic motor locking ring on the blender base until after my 30 day return period ended. So far, so good (I'm giving it a ***** rating based on my own experiences and am not going to let other reviewers' experiences change my score) but I really hope, knock-on-wood-fingers-crossed, that Cuisinart cured that defect by the time it got around to manufacturing my unit. It does have a heavy, very steady base and feels like a well made unit.

I hope I get many years of happy use out of my Duet, but will report back if I suffer the same problem that others have experienced.

EDIT 3/07:

Eventually, my Duet's blender unit failed, perhaps somewhat differently than others have reported. After about six years of frequent use, the black plastic gear ring on the bottom of the blender container that meshes with the drive unit in the base locked up on me and would not turn on the bottom of the blender, meaning the blade inside the blender to which it is attached would not turn. I contacted Cuisinart and bought a new one for around $10 or $12 shipped, took the old one off, installed the new one and in a few minutes had it running again good as new. I still really like the unit and think it is terrific. Spending a dozen dollars on a simple replacement part for an item we use so frequently is not unreasonable and I'm not lowering my score as a result of that temporary problem. In 2007 there are now a lot more higher end blenders available than there were when I bought this Cuisinart in 2001 and I'm sure some of them have even stronger motors and are slightly more quiet. However, this is still a very good unit and the hundred bucks I spent on it was money very well spent. Nowadays, I've seen this blender-food processor combo available for as low as half what I paid on sale and as low as fortybucks refurbished, so I doubt that there's anything on the market that is even close to being as good of a value.

Great, until the drive gear shatters
As other reviewers, we loved this blender until it broke. It was quiet, powerful, simple to use, and looked great. The food processor was the perfect size, and very useful.

The only complaint in using it was the base unit on the blender jar was hard to get off at times. Also, the plastice silver coating was wearing off.

After 1.5 years of moderate use (mainly smoothies), the plastic gear connecting the motor to the blender shattered. Luckily we bought ours at a retailer that we could return it to.

If Cuisinart ever fixes this defect issue, we would definitely buy it again. Until then an expensive Osterizer is working well for us.

Ideal for the casual cook
This appliance is ideal for me. I use the blender once or twice a week and the processor 2 or 3 times a week. And I don't have a lot of storage space in my kitchen, nor the desire to own 2 motors when one will do both jobs. I bought this to replace a very wimpy Oster blender/processor combo and I am thrilled with it. The blender grinds through ice cubes in no time, and the processor has delivered consistently good results with a variety of foods.

The product design is excellent. The attachments fit securely onto the motor base without the need to twist or lock. The buttons are very easy to clean, and they have been thoughtfully arranged for ease of use. The motor unit is very compact, so it takes up about half the space my old Oster did. The glass blender jar is very sturdy and leakproof, but I wonder about the durability of the plastic processor attachment.

For a serious cook who deals with large quantities and frequent demands on an appliance, it's probably better to have separate pieces. But as a casual home cook for two, I love its design, efficiency, and power.

Hamilton Beach 70610 500-Watt Food Processor, White

2009-11-22T10:00:00.001-08:00

Hamilton Beach 70610 500-Watt Food Processor, White
From Hamilton Beach

Full size 10-cup Food processor - for large batch processing Has 525 watts of power with 2 speeds plus pulse speed option for maximum versatility- 2 functions- slcing- shredding, from a reversible stainless disc . Has large stainless steel chopping blade & oversized feed chute. Dishwasher safe bowl & blades .Internal cord storage

Amazon Sales Rank: #4374 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 70610

With its powerful 500-watt motor, this full-size 10-cup food processor helps reduce prep time in the kitchen. The unit's large stainless-steel chopping blade slices and minces to perfection, while its reversible stainless disc allows for slicing or shredding. Choose between two speeds or the pulse option for precision results when a light touch is needed. Other highlights include simple controls, an oversized feed chute, and internal cord storage to help keep countertops tidy. The base of the appliance wipes clean easily, and the bowl, lid, and blades are dishwasher-safe. Stylish and functional for today's busy kitchen, the food processor measures approximately 9 by 11 by 15 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

Excellent Processor
This is an excellent food processor. It has two speeds, plus pulse control so it allows for better precision when chopping. Some processors turn everything to puree, but with this one you have better control over how finely things are chopped. The grater/slicer disk produces very uniform pieces and is really fast! While running it's not too loud either. I highly recommend this processor, especially considering the reasonable price.

Great Value
This is excellent with every processing task, and I compared it to both my KitchenAid and Braun models. The motor is very powerful, the design is simple, and all the parts are very easy to clean. Check your local WalMart if you have one closeby because this sells for only $34.96 there.

Practical and Affordable
This is a great food processor.
It really gets a workout from me.
I used it this Thanksgiving to mince onions, celery and carrots for my stuffing.
Since I've used it so much and it's still in ''brand new " shape, I definitely give it 5 stars.
Highly recommended.

Starfrit Manual Food Processor

2009-11-21T21:48:00.001-08:00

Starfrit Manual Food Processor
From Feature Products, Inc

The perfect Manual Food Processor from Starfrit! Japanese made of quality stainless steel blades, it chops all your vegetables, fruits or meats perfectly, even allowing you to make homemade baby food quickly. Now you can effortlessly make your favorite salsa whenever you feel like a fiesta! Easy to use, it has a non-slip rubber base and with a few simple turns of the handle, the blade will do the chopping for you! It also includes a whisk to make mixing and whipping easy. Ideal for preparing creams, dips and salad dressing in no time! With the removable funnel you can add liquids such as oil when preparing mayonnaise or salad dressing. Easy to care, easy to clean and easy to store. No need for batteries or a power adapter, it's manual, making it perfect for camping or tailgaiting.

Amazon Sales Rank: #60253 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Feature Products, Inc
Model: 93900-006-blck
Dimensions: 7.00" h x 6.50" w x 6.50" l,

What a joke!
When I decided to purchase this product, there were only two reviews and both were all right, so I thought I would give it a try. I was specifically looking for something to chop organic matter just a little bit smaller before it went out into the compost bucket on my back porch. In other words, I was not looking for food to be cut very small or uniformly and this processor still doesn't perform-- even after I do most of the chopping for it first. Instead of real chopping blades, it simply has two razor blades. They don't cut much, but after just a few spins they invariably get stuck on something really tough. You know. Like a leaf of spinach or piece of pear. The manufacturers should have just saved the plastic and left the nonskid ring off the bottom; it works so poorly for keeping the processor in place, I exert more effort holding it in place than I do turning the handle.

Don't waste the money on this one!

Purchased as a gift.
Bought this for a friend b/c I have one very similar. She has never complained about it and she would tell me if I bought her a piece of crap.
I love mine. Great for a chopping almost anything. I especially love it for onions!!!!! The only thing I wont use if for is tomatoes b/c I do not like when the they get all smooshed and air bubbly, but thats just me being extra picky. Much easier to use and clean that a electric food processor and actually control the size of your chopped items.

Great for mincing.
Works really well for making homemade salsa, etc. Minces and blends everything nicely without turning it into mush. Also worked well when used for wisking eggs.

Cuisinart BFP-703R Blender & Food Processor, Duet Combination

2009-11-21T10:00:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart BFP-703R Blender & Food Processor, Duet Combination
From Cuisinart

Two indispensable kitchen appliances in one, the Cuisinart food processor and blender will do all your slicing, dicing, shredding, and mixing for you. 40 oz. glass dripless pour spout jar. Ice crush button with pulse at any speed. 3-cup capacity work bowl with cover, feed tube, and pusher Stainless steel chopping blade. Reversible slicing/shredding disc. 7 speed. Style BFP-703.

Brand: Cuisinart

My only wish is that this product came in other colours too but now I am only being picky.

Cuisinart BFP-10CH PowerBlend Duet Blender and Food Processor, Chrome and Black

2009-11-20T21:31:00.001-08:00

Cuisinart BFP-10CH PowerBlend Duet Blender and Food Processor, Chrome and Black
From Cuisinart

Cuisinart's powerful new 7-speed blender has a genuine Cuisinart food processor. A heavy-duty 500-watt motor pulses, stirs, mixes, purees, chops and even crushes ice in record time. In food processor mode, users can slice, shred or process ingredients right into a 3 cup work bowl. It's big, it's powerful, and it's easy - removable parts are dishwasher-safe!

Amazon Sales Rank: #684 in Kitchen & Housewares
Brand: Cuisinart
Model: BFP-10CH
Dimensions: 15.50" h x 6.75" w x 8.45" l, 12.80 pounds

For everything from fruit smoothies to crushed ice, this countertop blender features a heavy-duty 500-watt motor and powerful cyclonic blending action to deliver quick, thorough results. Seven preprogrammed speed controls with LED indicators are lined up alongside an oversized "on/off" switch to let users pulse, stir, mix, puree, chop, liquefy, or crush ice with the touch of a button. The blender's large 56-ounce glass jar comes equipped with a drip-free spout, generous handle, and a clear 2-ounce measured pour lid for adding ingredients while mixing. For added convenience, the appliance includes a 3-cup food processor attachment with feed tube and pusher, slicing/shredding disc, and chopping blade. In food-processor mode, users can slice, shred, or process ingredients right into a 3-cup work bowl. Moreover, push-in cord storage helps keep countertops tidy and all removable parts clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. An instruction manual with recipes comes included. The blender measures 6-7/8 by 8 by 15 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Terrific combo for the price!
We bought this blender/processor combo in February, but were a little nervous given some of the other reviews. But, a friend was using this as a drink blender at a party and raved about it. So, we bought it and thought we'd try it for a while before writing a review. So far, after pretty steady use, we love it. The ice crusher is terrific. The blender handles large capacity well. Everything has come out great.

So, how do we answer the cons that others point out? First, the noise. Uh, blenders are noisy. This doesn't seem to be any worse than any others we've owned--it's about the same as any other I've owned (Krupps, Oster). Then, the question of an oder--there was a slight oily smell when we first started using it, but that is long gone now. Yes, the food processor part is small, this is a combo unit. They are small on all combo units. And it's larger than the Krupps combo processor, for that matter the blender is larger too! Some don't care for the look. That's esthetic, and up to you. You see the picture, either you like the way it looks or you don't. I personally don't care too much, I keep it in a cabinet anyway.

All in all, we find this is a great buy. We don't need a full-size processor, this small one is perfect for what we use it for. And the blender is large and handles everything we've thrown at it; drinks, smoothies, soups, pestos, etc etc. You are not going to do better for this price.

It's okay
We had to replace our old Krups blender, which we had for many years, because the switches stopped working. The motor still ran--you just had to plug it in and unplug it to stop it.

So--we have a lot of Cuisinart stuff, and this looked like the item closest to the Krups, which had a food processor as well as the blender.

Here's why I give the Cuisinart item a 3, after probably three uses:
1. the food processor is pretty small
2. the "chrome" is actually plastic with a chrome coating, and I worry it won't last long
3. the styling is kind of klunky--it's somehow too big looking and obtrusive compared to, say, our Cuisinart toaster (which we have had a long time and really like)
4. the motor always smells as if it's about to burn out (but hasn't yet)
5. it has this weird feature that you first turn it on, then choose an action, like "chop" or "blend." I suppose this is a safety feature, but I'm not sure why.

On the other hand, it does the jobs it's supposed to do, and so I can't complain about that. It's okay. Just not the dream I imagined it would be, but it is powerful and effective. Why can't someone design a sleek blender/food processor combo that can handle a bit more quantity and looks good on the counter and lasts forever? :)

Good product
I bought this as a replacement for another Cuisinart food processor that gave up the ghost after 18 years of regular use. It is well designed and a bit lighter than the older models. It can be a little tricky to get the top on at first - do it a few times with it empty to see how the mechanism works and then it's easy to do. It seems to be able to handle any blending/processing job that I give it including really thick smoothies and baby food.

KitchenAid KFPM770 Food Processor, Brushed Nickel

2009-11-20T20:39:00.001-08:00

KitchenAid KFPM770 Food Processor, Brushed Nickel
From KitchenAid

KitchenAid Model KFPM770 Food Processor packs 700 watts of power on a gleaming brushed nickel finish. This food processor has an ultra wide mouth feed tube, three bowls, and all the tools for your creative cooking. Combine all this with KitchenAid's hassle-free replacement warranty, and you will have everything you need for shredding, slicing, dicing and mincing.

Amazon Sales Rank: #4868 in Kitchen & Housewares
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand: KitchenAid
Model: KFPM770
Dimensions: 10.40" h x 17.50" w x 21.50" l, 31.10 pounds

A HUGE improvement! Plus comes with Juicer, Egg wisk...!
I received this food processor a few weeks ago and am so pleased! I previously had the Kitchenaid professional 11 cup model and this one is sooo much better! It's amazing what increasing the size by just one cup does! I had this chocolate tofu pie recipe that never quite got blended in my old processer because it was too thick and heavy, but it blends to the smoothest consistency in this one. I no longer have to break it up into batches! Plus, the extra large feed tube is a definate improvement over the older smaller versions. And this one doesn't jump around on my countertop like my older one did a bit. This one just seems REALLY solidly built. Don't get me wrong, Kitchenaids older versions were also the best for their time, this one is just even better!

The design of this model is also very sleek and I'm no longer emberassed having my processor on my countertop.

Please note, this brushed nickel model also comes with an egg wisk, a citrus juicer attachment and an extra work bowl, which don't come with the other models. I noticed this wasn't mentioned in Amazon's description but it should be. That alone justifies the slightly higher price, in addtition to the beautiful stainless finish and larger feed tube.

Beautiful, powerful and quiet!
I received this processor in remarkably short time and have been exceptionally impressed by the quality and performance. It is a large machine. I was surprised by the size and weight, but it still manages to fit on the counter under the cabinets and looks wonderful.

The accessories are plentiful and the storage case is useful for keeping all the additional blades neatly organized. The chefs bowl can only be used with the disc blades (the multipurpose blades only fit the large bowl and mini bowl).

As large as the machine is, it's remarkably quiet. I quickly made a carrot cake (and cream cheese frosting), quiche and a loaf of bread without disturbing anyone else in the house. The speed with which this machine processes is stunning. I have run all the components through the dishwasher multiple times taking care to turn off the power heat option if any pieces were near the heating element to avoid damage.

The widemouth feed is large enough to take an entire large potato. Enough said.

I'm still getting acquainted with food processing, but if you want a large, powerful and quiet food processor that looks fantastic, this is a great buy.

Excellent so far
After doing much research on food processors, it wound up a choice between the Kitchen Aid and the Cuisine Art. I went to the store to see in person which machine I liked better. The Kitchen Aid, it turns out, is far more user friendly than the CuisineArt. A simple click is all that is needed to lock the base and top into position. Whereas I always had to struggle with my old Cuisine Art to lock the mechanisms into place. It is a sturdy machine and as many have said, it is rather quiet, but powerful. This is not an inexpensive machine, but one hopes it will last a very long time.

I used the Kitchen Aid several times for various tasks in the month I have had it and it has been wonderful. I like that it comes with the extra work bowls and attachments and the storage container. It is easy to use and switch blades and bowls during the food prep process. Grating, mincing and slicing are easy to control with the pulse button (better than with the CuisineArt).

I was concerned about reviews that said the mechanism froze to the base and called customer service to ask about this issue. The person with whom I spoke feigned ignorance of the prevalance of the problem and said he had only heard about it happening once and that it most likely occurred when the bowl was over filled. Frankly, I do not believe him. That said, other reviewers have praised the Kitchen Aid customer service in the event of a problem. This problem has NOT happened to me, but I have not made dough in the machine yet, which is when it seems like it happens.

The look of the machine is cool and it does not take up a huge amount of counter space. I do recommend taking a look at the choices in a store in person to see what suits your needs. Then buy on Amazon where I have found, for the most part, prices to be good.