Proctor Silex 294357 1-1/2-Cup Food Chopper

This chopper is so cheap that you hardly need to think twice about getting it, and if you really have second thoughts, the glowing reviews it gets will surely convince you that it’s a bargain.

For a $10 food processor, this little thing is handy for chopping onions, pureeing baby food, making dips and sauces, and even salads.

All small jobs for a mini processor, but the stainless steel blades are sharp and they do the job beautifully.

“The acid test for any mini chopper (for me) is whether it can make ham salad. It passed this test with flying colors, chopping the ham into a perfect consistent size (no crumbs and chunks.)” – Don Lockwood, reviewer at Amazon.

What’s delightful about this Proctor Silex 294357 1-1/2-Cup Food Chopper is that it cleans as easily as a glass. No difficulties in taking apart and putting back either.

It sits compactly on the countertop and is not at all difficult to store away and take out for use. Perfect for those who don’t have much kitchen space.

“It doesn’t hold much at one time, but that’s exactly why it is so handy to keep within easy reach.” – TravelMod, reviewer at Amazon.

This is a very mini chopper so if you’re looking for family size food processors, this is not for you. It could be a handy chopper to use for tiny jobs besides your regular food processor though. Then you won’t have to take out the big one to do a small job.

It’ll be $10 well spent if you buy the Proctor Silex 294357 1-1/2-Cup Food Chopper for the right reason.

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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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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.

Further information:

• Cuisinart DFP-14BCN 14-Cup Food Processor

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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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Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor

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-2011CHB 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.

“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…In the end, I’d much rather use this processor to shred several pounds of cheese than to use the box grater.” – Naomi Witzke, reviewer at Amazon.

Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB 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 that brushed stainless base. 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-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor.

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S-blade
Every food processor has this blade to shred, cut, slice and grind food. It has two blades on opposite sides of the center shaft and they curve towards different directions to make an S shape. Metal blades are better than plastic ones because they stay sharp and last longer.

Dough hook or dough blade
Looks like the S-blade but with straighter metal or plastic blades. Mixes dough for bread.

Egg whip
The one with large paddles at the end of two straight arms. This is used for beating eggs, but I don’t use it because the normal whisked egg for cooking can easily be done by hand with an egg whisk without going into all the trouble of washing the food processor, while the beaten eggs for baking cakes should be done with a mixer which will give better results. Maybe one can use this attachment for whipping egg whites for small size desserts like mousses.

Julienne disc
The metal disc with a row of narrow teeth that can cut food into long and thin strips.

French fry disc
The metal disc that looks like the Julienne disc but with larger teeth that cuts food into fatter strips.

Citrus juicer
A dome-like attachment to fit on the shaft and juices citrus fruit like oranges, lemons and grapefruit while it turns on the shaft.

Non-citrus juicer
Lets you juice fruits or vegetables by feeding through the feed tube. The juice is strained to the bottom of the bowl while the pulp is kept in the middle.

Extra bowls
To alternate between tasks if you don’t want to wash the bowl each time.

Spatula
For scraping the sides of the bowl.

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1. The blades

Most food processors come with a variety of blade attachments, and each of these has a different function. You need to choose the right blade for the right work, or otherwise the result will differ. Usually the manual will tell you which does what, but if you’re still unsure, check out my post on Food Processor Attachments and Accessories to read more about them.

Attach the blade you choose to the food processor. Be careful while handling the blades and be sure to attach them correctly to avoid accidents. The edges of food processor blades are very sharp; that’s why they do a good job in shredding and slicing.

2. The food

If it’s vegetables you want to shred or slice, wash them and get rid of any parts you don’t want. For example, if you only want to cut the stalks, pluck off the leaves first; and if you want to dice potatoes or carrots, peel the skin before putting them in. You get the idea.

Then place the food into the attachment bowl, filling it up until the marked level. Close the lid and place the bowl onto the food processor if you haven’t already done so. When the food processor is working and the food inside has subsided a little, you can add more food inside by pushing them through the feed tube (which is available with most food processors now) with the pusher.

3. The speed

Chop with the pulse button instead of just turning the food processor on, one pulse at a time until the food is at the exact consistency (you should be able to see it through the plastic bowl). If you just turn it on, you might get puree instead.

You can grind nuts to go from big pieces to small pieces, then to thick butter and finally thin butter. Just turn it on and let it grind until it becomes the consistency you want. Keep an eye on it as not to overdo it. You can turn it off just before it’s right and use the pulse button a few times.

Shred cheese with the pulse button. Freezing the cheese for 15 – 20 minutes before shredding will make them easier to shred.

If you’re unsure about which speed to use, or whether to use pulse, just remember that the longer the blades are kept turning, the finer the food will become.

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One is for cleaning after processing the usual food like meat, veggies and so on, while the other is for nut butters.

After Usual Food

What you need: Two small tubs, dish detergent or mild soap, dish cloth or sponge.

1. As soon as you’ve finished using the food processor, don’t let it sit around. Immediately take apart all the removable parts (except the base) and place them in a small tub. The parts should be placed loosely and not stacked together too much.

2. Take the tub to the bathroom or garden hose and hose down the parts with a strong spray of water to get rid of loose food residue. Try to loose as much residue as possible.

3. Move the now less dirty food processor parts into another clean tub. Drain the original tub and fill it with clean water.

4. Use the dish cloth or sponge to rub through each part with dish detergent or soap. Be careful with the blades.

5. Once you’re done pour the clean water from the first tub into this tub. The rush of a large amount of water will be able to wash away the rest of the dirt and partly rinse the food processor parts.

6. At the end just drain away all water and rinse the parts clean of any detergent or soap.

7. Dry the parts with a clean towel or let them air dry if you are not using the food processor immediately afterward.

After Nut Butters

What you need: Paper towel, dish detergent or mild soap, dish cloth or sponge.

1. Again, clean the food processor immediately after use. Remove all the parts from the base which needed to be cleaned.

2. Use a paper towel (or two) to wipe the parts clean of nut butter. Remove as much residue as possible.

3. Use the dish cloth or sponge to rub through each part with dish detergent or soap. Be careful with the blades.

4. Rinse the parts clean of detergent or soap. If any of the parts are still dirty, repeat with step 3 and 4.

5. Dry the parts with a clean towel or let them air dry if you are not using the food processor immediately afterward.

The Base

The base cannot be submerged in or poured with water. Just wipe it down with a wet cloth. If there are stubborn stains, use baking soda paste. But there shouldn’t be stubborn stains if you clean your food processor after each use.

Hope my tips are useful for you.

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Mini Food Processors/Small Food Processors

Black & Decker EHC650 3-cup 2-speed Food Chopper
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 249 5-star ratings out of 340 customer reviews
Consumersearch.com rating: Best Mini Chopper

KitchenAid KFC3100 Chef Series Food Chopper
Amazon rating: Average 4 stars, 105 5-star ratings out of 182 customer reviews
My rating: Best Small Food Processor

Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 37 5-star ratings out of 67 customer reviews

Cuisinart DFP-3 Handy Prep 3-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 65 5-star ratings out of 95 customer reviews

Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4 stars, 82 5-star ratings out of 170 customer reviews

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Food Processor DLC-1BCH
Amazon rating: Average 3.5 stars, 71 5-star ratings out of 173 customer reviews

Medium Food Processors

Cuisinart – DLC-10S Pro Classic 7-cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 164 5-star ratings out of 234 customer reviews
My rating: Best Medium Food Processor

KitchenAid KFP740CR 9-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 118 5-star ratings out of 158 customer reviews

Hamilton Beach 70450 6-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 29 5-star ratings out of 44 customer reviews

Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB Prep 9 9-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 39 5-star ratings out of 51 customer reviews

Large Food Processors

Cuisinart DLC-2011BCN Prep 11 Plus Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4 stars, 58 5-star ratings out of 103 customer reviews
Consumersearch.com rating: Best Food Processor

KitchenAid KFP750WH 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 288 5-star ratings out of 383 customer reviews
My rating: Best Food Processor

Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB Prep 11 Plus 11-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 39 5-star ratings out of 51 customer reviews

Cuisinart DLC-2014N PowerPrep Plus 14-cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4.5 stars, 25 5-star ratings out of 34 customer reviews
My rating: Best Large Food Processor

KitchenAid KFPW760OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor
Amazon rating: Average 4 stars, 112 5-star ratings out of 184 customer reviews
My rating: Best High Power Food Processor

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KitchenAid Mini Food Processors
KitchenAid KFC3100 Chef Series Food Chopper – Best Small Food Processor

KitchenAid KFC3100WH is the best food processor for small size jobs. The reverse spiral action of the blade produces uniformed sized meats, nuts, vegetables, fruits or whatever ingredient put in.

Cuisinart Mini Food Processors
Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor

If you love the Cuisinart brand food processor, you should check out this 4-cup mini food processor. It’s bigger then Cusinart DLC-2 food processor and have received very good rating overall from the users.

Cuisinart DFP-3 Handy Prep 3-Cup Food Processor

A food processor that is perfect for two people. You can make salads, sorbet and more with this food processor.

Cuisinart DLC-2 Mini Prep Plus Food Processor

This mini food processor – Cuisinart DLC-2 is top of its class but constantly being compare with the KitchenAid KFC3100 – best mini food processor. Cuisinart DLC-2 mini food processor excel in the area of processing softer food category.

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Food Processor DLC-1BCH

This mini Cusinart DLC-1BCH prep food processor work great but you need to read the instruction to know how to proper use it. Overall, this is one great value mini-prep food processor.

Black & Decker Mini Food Processors
Black & Decker EHC650 3-cup 2-speed Food Chopper

This Black & Decker EHC650 3-cup 2-speed Food Chopper seems like receiving a good number of praises and commendations from the users. They have acclaimed its easy maneuverability and its easy-to-clean attributes.

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