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by Kristine on August 5, 2011
No more cutting, slicing, mashing, grating or grinding anything manually ever again, this only applies if you have a food processor, my friends have been complaining about how their food processors are so big and take up so much space, while others have been saying that theirs are too small and too weak to handle tough ingredients, so I was entirely puzzled and took it to myself to find the most versatile and capable processor which does not evict other appliances of your counter just because of its size.
My search has led me to the Cuisinart DLC-10S, being quite acquainted with Cuisinart I just jumped right into buying this food processor, I didn’t give it much thought aside the regular reading of online comments and details on the site, I ordered it on Amazon for a cheap $100, that was also why I didn’t give much thought into it, since it was considerably affordable.
Cuisinart DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-Cup Food Processor
In the Box
I found everything which I had been expecting to find in the box, the steel blade for chopping and making any dry ingredients into a powdery heap, the dough blade for kneading dough (this was a first), the slicing disc for slicing obviously, and the shredding disk. It also comes with a little paddle like spoon for stirring and the pushing thing. The unit also comes with a compact lid to replace the feed tube; this is great if you don’t like the unit towering over your counter. Another thing about the feed tube is that you can remove the top cap which will let you place even more things inside it, this lets me get more done in a shorter amount of time, what a thrill.
The design of the entire thing looks okay, not too bland or too extravagant either; it’s just one of those things you expect to see in a kitchen, all white with some stainless steel attachments and a see through jar. So after setting up the Cuisinart DLC-10S (which was not difficult at all) I began putting it to good use, first with my personal food processor test, the celery slice.
Performed Well
Here I am looking for even and uniformed slices, and also to test the ability of the unit and its slicing disk. So I pushed down 3 sticks of celery all at once and it turned out great, but I was not impressed yet, so I traded the celery for some potatoes, and we all know what a pain these starchy tubers can be to have them in uniformed slices, so I pushed down a large one and the slices came out thin, but some were a little disfigured.
Now the bread kneading appliance was something very new to me, so I decided to make a simple wheat based dough and instead of pounding and kneading it myself I used the processor, and it was kneading away quite well, I did notice that the motor was having a little strain from the tough dough, but in the end it came out quite well.
So the best part about this processor which I like is the switch, although it’s not the two large paddle like ones which they have on the older processors, one for on and one for off, you have a small paddle, on at the top, off at the middle and pulse at the bottom, I did wish off was at the top so that when I have the unit running I can just push it down a little more to initiate pulse.
Overall Cuisinart DLC-10S is an affordable food processor and the size is not all that big, this is suitable for those living in a regular sized home and need something to speed up the process of cutting chopping and kneading.
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by Kristine on April 3, 2011
Now when you are looking for a large food processor you want something that can handle a lot of things in its container before you have to empty it to make room for more, apparently this Cuisinart DLC-2014N is up to that challenge, having a 14 cup capacity you can be certain that it is double of what your regular sized one would have.
Cuisinart DLC-2014N PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Capacity Food Processor
Now a large cup size would not is not something you want to base a food processor on (or a woman for that matter), even with all that capacity, if it fails to perform as well as the regular ones then it would be totally worthless, just a big jar. So here is the verdict on the Cuisinart DLC-2014N after I have put it through more than its fair share of work load.
Versatile and Good Performance
The unit came with 4 attachments, a slicer, grater, and two blades; also a spatula and the tube like thing which I think is also for stirring. So after assembly and clearing some stuff off the counter I started to get this new processor going, this has buttons which reminds me of the touch ones I have on my microwave, they have the regular off on and pulse and an extra button called dough, and according to the name I think this is obviously a special function which is for kneading dough, not surprised at all I was right, it kneads pretty well.
The feeding tube is really wide, which allows for a number of things to go in at once, being the time stricken person I am I usually shove as much as I can into the processor so I can get things over with sooner, lucky for me with this one there is still more space inside to cope with the massive input trough the feed tube, 14 cups with a wide opening is really something that can reduce the time it takes for me to process.
The motor runs fairly smooth, even when I hold down the pulse button it doesn’t jerk neither does the speed and power fluctuate, this offers me a uniform slice of capsicum, I even use it for tomatoes. The large jar is also dishwasher safe, so after each use I just toss it in the dish washing machine to get a well cleaned jar ready for another use.
This set comes with an extra how to video from Cuisinart, too bad I don’t have an ancient VCR lying around my house to play it, wish they gave it in a more modern and acceptable disc format. There is also a collection of recipes included, which lets you utilize the processor to its full potential.
A Few Downsides
However even as big as the Cuisinart DLC-2014N may be, it seems that it does not feel entirely durable, the jar does feel like it’s made from tough plastic, but I have had numerous appliances made from the same type of plastic and had them break after a few bumps here and there, the buttons are also not that appealing, I honestly didn’t like them, I would prefer a more secure feeling paddle over these buttons. The unit itself is of course large but there were places where it could have been smaller, like maybe provide a removable lid for when you do not want to use the feed tube.
So overall Cuisinart DLC-2014N is a good large food processor, also for the price I wouldn’t complain about it too much, but if you were going to complain then you should consider buying a Cuisinart custom 14 which would definitely cost a little more but works better.
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by Kristine on July 8, 2010
The Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor is best for slicing, shredding and chopping.
Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor
Cut Big or Small, More or Less
This 14-cup food processor comes with two extra smaller-size bowls and different sizes of blades for you to choose from. The smaller bowls nest within the large one.
What’s nice about this is that you can use the smallest bowl for mixing the salad dressing, and then take it out and leave it aside while you chop the other salad ingredients in the medium or large bowl. The feed tube is large so you don’t ever have to pre-cut the food to fit.
Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor gives many slicing and shredding options, since the slicing disc is adjustable from 1mm to 6mm, while the shredding disc is reversible for fine to medium shreds.
The chopping, slicing and shredding blades only fit the medium and large bowls, while the plastic dough blade can only be used in the large bowl. You’ll have to scrape the sides if you’re mixing just a small amount of dough, so this model is not really a great processor for mixing dough.
This food processor is very powerful even though the motor is not an induction one. The 1000 watt motor is higher than its Cuisinart counterparts. But beware, it is large and difficult to store away.
I’d say the Cuisinart Elite Collection Food Processor is the best choice if you are looking for a food processor for all kinds of chopping jobs. It even has an accessory case to keep the blades away from kids.
“…if you are someone who wants a variety of bowl sizes and blades, then I’d say the Elite would be the best choice.” – A. Chandler, reviewer from Amazon.
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by Kristine on July 7, 2010
If you want a basic 14-cup food processor, this is it. The Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor doesn’t cost a lot, and it works.
Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor
The large bowl and chute makes it easy for all kinds of chopping, mixing and pureeing jobs. One reviewer mentioned that the chute is large enough to feed a third of a cabbage.
“It has the largest feed tube of any processor for home use, a very powerful motor, and it is big enough to handle almost anything even for a large party.” – Bill Stevenson, at Amazon.
All dishwasher safe parts (except the motor base, of course) will certainly put some minds to rest, but if you are handwashing it, try using a toothbrush for the shredding disc.
There are others complaining that the Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor doesn’t start when all the parts are not perfectly aligned, causing much frustration and waste of time.
This is not a common complaint among the users so it could be that the safety feature requires you to master the skill of locking it into place. Others have managed it and said that it was better to have this safety feature because the chute is large enough to fit your hand in, and the powerful motor and sharp blades are certainly strong enough to cut anybody’s head off.
“I’m happy about the safety features because I had to get stitches a few years ago after cutting my fingers on a handheld blender because I was tired and not paying attention…The 14 cup size is perfect for a family of 4 or more, and really even if you are only cooking for 2, this is still a great machine. I like cooking extra food so I have leftovers for later. Fast and Easy! I’m very happy I decided to spend the money. I highly recommend this product.” – Jane Caroll, reviewer at Amazon.
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by Kristine on July 6, 2010
9-cup is a very good size for the family that cooks regularly, and Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor is the one to choose if you need more room than the 7-cup medium size food processor.
Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor
1. Big Feed Tube
A large feed tube means that you save time pre-cutting all the food to stuff in. You can also add liquids on the fly and they don’t splatter if you use the smaller opening that is available.
2. Quiet Operation
This food processor runs quietly. A number of users have complimented on its quiet operation.
3. Works with other attachments
If you have the Cuisinart DLC-2007N Prep 7 7-cup model, the blades and attachments fit this one as well.
4. Attractive and easy to clean
The base is brushed stainless. It is very easy to wipe clean after each use. The other parts are easy to clean too.
“My fiancé walked in and said, “Wow, are you already done with that? I didn’t even hear you.” (The machine is quieter than my blender.) While I plated the salad, he washed the parts quickly with a soapy sponge and was surprised how easy it was.” - S. Albertini “Speedwell”, reviewer at Amazon.
5. Efficient
Sharp blades and a powerful motor makes a good food processor. The veggies chop evenly with a few pulses and meat doesn’t get pureed.
From the reviews, most users chose the Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor over other similar models because of its bigger chute. If you need a food processor that has a large chute or feed tube, this is the one to get.
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by Kristine on July 5, 2010
The Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor is similar to the Cuisinart DLC 9-cup model except for its capacity.
The new model has a lid that can be taken off without removing the pusher first, which was the case with the old Cuisinart DLC-2011.
The Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor is good for all kinds of jobs from chopping, grating, slicing, dicing, pureeing and mixing dough for bread.
Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor is a heavy baby. If you have to store it away each time, it might be a good idea to keep it somewhere easy to lift out.
Better still, let it sit on the counter top because it looks really good with white color. The base is easy to wipe clean.
Cleaning is not difficult but it has nooks and crannies in some parts which will only air dry after cleaning. You can use the dishwasher to clean this though. I wouldn’t use it for small jobs because you’ll go into too much trouble cleaning up afterward.
I would recommend the Cuisinart DLC 2011N Prep Food Processor .
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