Food Processor

This workhorse can chop, slice, shred, and purée many different ingredients. If you regularly cook for a crowd or like to prepare multiple batches of a recipe, you might want a bigger model, with a capacity of 11 to 16 cups. Otherwise, a 7-cup model is fine for most tasks and takes up less space.

PROS Greatly reduces prep time for chopping vegetables, nuts, herbs, and more. Can slice practically any food thinner and more uniformly (not to mention more quickly) than you can by hand. Emulsifies ingredients in seconds for smooth mayonnaise and creamy dressings. CONS It can be noisy when operating. Sharp, curved blades can be tricky to clean. (Some are dishwasher-safe, but take care when loading and unloading them.) It’s difficult to process small amounts (say, a few cloves of garlic) unless your machine has a mini-bowl attachment. TIPS FROM OUR EXPERTS › Always set the blade in the work bowl before adding food. And let hot liquids cool down before adding them. › Use the pulse function to get an even chop and avoid overprocessing. Otherwise, onions and other foods with a high water content can quickly turn into a purée. ›…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2020

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