Food Processor Reviews

11 Great Food Processor Buying Tips: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

food processor buying tips

You are excited because you found a groovy recipe for pesto and you are having your new friends over for dinner… and then you see that the recipe tells you that you need a food processor.

It offers no alternative ideas. Huh. You make a mental note to buy a food processor before beginning to research blender recipes for pesto.

A food processor is an indispensable kitchen tool; here are 11 tips to help make sure you fall in love with the food processor you choose. (You are absolutely welcome.)

Food Processor or Blender: Which is Best for You?

We North Americans have developed an outrageously unhealthy habit. We stroll down the frozen food aisles of gargantuan supermarkets looking for food that has been prepared for us in a factory, not a kitchen – food that has lists of ingredients that include words we cannot pronounce (well, unless chemistry was your thing in high school).

Fortunately, many of us are waking up to the fact that preparing our own meals from fresh, natural ingredients will make us healthier and happier.

Food Processor vs Food Chopper: Which Should You Choose?

To chop or process, that is the question. A food processor chops food. A food chopper chops food. However, a food processor and a food chopper are different things. Confused? Let us shed some light on the situation.

A food chopper is a small appliance – it will usually hold between 1 and 4 cups – used to chop, grind or mix a variety of foods.

A food processor is larger than a food chopper – it can process up to 12 cups of food at a time, depending on the model.

Breville BFP800XL/A Sous Chef Food Processor Review

I was browsing through a recent issue of my “Shop Smart” magazine when I spotted it. Then I did a double take when I saw the price. It costs how much? Was that a misprint? Google it, nope that’s the price alright. What makes a food processor cost that much money? I had to find out. Here’s my Breville BFP800XL/A Sous Chef Food Processor review, take a look and see what I uncovered.

The the Breville Sous Chef 800XL food processor comes with everything except the kitchen sink. It has every attachment you’ll ever need and they all store nicely in the included storage case. But is it overkill? Well that depends on your own individual needs in other words what will you be using the machine for.

Cuisinart-DLC-2009CHB-Prep-9 9-Cup Food Processor Review

Shopping for a food processor can be a real hassle with so many brands and models to choose from, add to that the wide range of pricing from under $30 to well over $300. If you are considering the Cuisinart brand, my Cuisinart-DLC-2009CHB-Prep-9 9-Cup Food Processor review can help you decide if this particular model meets your needs.

There is no arguing the fact the a food processor is a very convenient and versatile kitchen tool, but can this model replace your other trusted kitchen tools like your mandolin slicer, shredders, or mini chopper? Will it become your favorite small appliance?

The DLC-2009CHB-Prep-9 has great reviews and come from a trusted brand, but does that guarantee that it work as advertised? Let’s get right into the review and see what we can find both good and bad on this model.

Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Custom 14-Cup Food Processor Review

“Wow! This thing is the best tool possible you can put in your kitchen!” So claims a Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Custom Food Processor reviewer. But wait, there is more: “The large size is great for dough work, but it’s not TOO big that it can’t handle some of your smaller jobs. “Makes hard tasks easy” and “Simple, Strong, Workhorse of a processor.”

In writing my review these are some of the positive things that are being said about this particular Cuisinart model. Quite a number of the reviews are from die-hard Cuisinart fans, some on their second or third food processor.

This model boasts a large capacity and a powerful motor to tackle all those tedious and time consuming kitchen tasks, not to mention that it looks good on your countertop and complements your other stylish appliances.

Is there anything lacking in this model? Is it worth the price? Let’s go over the features together and we’ll figure out if this is the right food processor for you.

Update: This model is discontinued and is being replaced with the Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor.

Hamilton Beach 70740 8-Cup Food Processor Review

The Hamilton Beach 70740 8-Cup Food Processor comes with a budget friendly price, its users rave about its lightening speed in chopping, slicing and dicing, but is it too good to be true? Can you expect great performance at such a low price?

What are you giving up in exchange for such a low price? My review tells you everything you need to know about this great little food processor. However, because of its limitations it might not work for everyone. Let’s dive into the details so you can decide if this will work for you.

Black & Decker FP1600B Food Processor Review

With a bargain basement price tag, the Black & Decker FP1600B Food Processor may first appear to be a real bargain, but is it? Could such an inexpensive machine really work? Could it do a good job of chopping, slicing and shredding?

It comes in a sleek black color, is compact and lightweight (weights only 6lbs) and budget friendly, so what more can you ask for? My review gives you the highs and lows of this food processor, which will hopefully help you decide if it is right for you.

Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic Food Processor Review

Consumers love the Cuisinart DLC-10S-Pro-Classic-7-Cup Food Processor because it makes short work of slicing, dicing, shredding and kneading dough. It’s fast, efficient and reasonably quiet and will significantly cut down on your prep time.

My review shows it’s all of those things and more. However, because of its size it might not work for everyone. Let’s get into the details so you can decide if this will work for you.

I love to cook and try new recipes, don’t you?

And having the right kitchen tools at hand makes all that chopping, mixing and kneading so much easier.

For the cooking enthusiasts like me, a good quality food processor is an indispensable kitchen tool to have in your kitchen.

Which brings me to the main reason why I created The Food Chopper. You see I’m on a mission to live healthier by making changes in my diet. I’ve just about eliminated all processed and junk foods from my diet, which means I have to cook my own meals so I can control what goes on my plate.