Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor, 4 Cup, Brushed Stainless (Shiny)

Este producto ya lo había comprado anteriormente. Es muy útil y practico. Tamaño adecuado

We didn't really want to own (and store) another kitchen appliance. Years ago we'd been given a full size food processor and never used it, ended up giving it away. We finally decided we needed to get one because we love hummus and it is so much cheaper to make than buy, and the blender just wasn't the tool for the job. Searching for small processors, the Cuisinart stood out for the number of high ratings of it. I looked at the smaller ones, but caught a comment along the lines of "you can't really use more than half the volume". While it looks like you can fit a lot in the processing chamber, and they call it 4 Cup capacity, the blade sits over an opening that is about half the total height, so if you've got a lot of liquid it is going to flow right through and out the bottom of the chamber. This is the biggest food processor we would want to store, and it turned out to be the perfect size for us. The brushed stainless plastic housing looks fine, I'd rather not pay for real stainless steel for a product that is kept behind a cabinet door. It was packed well, and came with a small plastic spatula which at first looked like a throw away item but turns out to be just the right size and shape to get nearly all the processed food out of the chamber. Not having used other food processors, I can't compare this one's functions to others. I'd imagine that a full size model with a more powerful motor could do more, but for us this is a good compromise. The first batch of hummus (the users' manual included a recipe for hummus which varied from my usual one, so I gave it a try and it is good) was all it took to confirm we had made a good choice buying this. It's fast, easy to use, does a great job and is easy to clean, and stores in a small space. I've used it half a dozen times now, and can see already that I'll be trying it out on other things- pesto, tapenade, guacamole . . . Bottom line is that I'm very happy with the way it looks, the way it works, the ease of use, and the reasonable price. If you want to make soups or process big batches of food consider a bigger model, but if your needs are like ours, this is a good choice. May 18, 2013 Now that we've had it and used it many times, I've got two things to add: the recipes in the users manual are good, and the processor is very noisy in use. I use a lot of power tools and I wear hearing protection when I use them. This kitchen tool seems to be as loud as my belt sander, and that is loud.

Love this for small amounts of mayo/sauces and for chopping nuts, etc. Great kitchen appliance when bringing out the ‘big guns’ would be overkill.

Good size at 4 cups. Very handy and doesn't take up much counter space.

I never leave reviews on products, but this food processor is so amazing, I just have to! This is the first food processor I've ever owned--in fact, the first I've ever used. I chose this food processor based on price and the good reviews, but mostly I wanted it because it was so cute. The price was so great, I was half-expecting it not to work at all, but the first time I used it I fell in love. Vegetables come out beatiful and evenly chopped. It's the perfect size of hummus, one-person smoothies, sauces, and nut butters. This morning, as the ultimate test of my food processor, I made almond butter. I really expected the motor to give out or to be unable to get the almonds smooth enough for butter, but I was blown away! This product is fun to use and amazes me every time. It's a pretty appliance and easy to store (you can wrap the cord around a base underneath that hides the cord, keeps it from tangling, and allows the processor to sit balanced). Everything I have made (excluding a smoothie) has been pretty easy to clean. It comes with a small spatula that is the perfect size for the processor's bowl. It has exceeded my expectations in every way--value, appearance, ease-of-use, and function. It's a great appliance for anyone who usually cooks for one to two people, likes to make side dips, or just chops a lot of vegetables. It would be a great gift for a college student with a kitchen. I have only had mine for a week, so I cannot attest to its durability, but for the amazing price I wouldn't be heartbroken if I had to buy another one in a year. If something does happen to the blade or bowl, there is a way to order a replacement through Cuisinart without having to replace the whole processor. I waited too long to order this food processor and now that I finally own it, I couldn't be happier.