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I am on the lookout for a good food processor - something that doesn't break easily and is not too loud (ideally).
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16 Comments:
By far the best & long lasting food processor is certainly the Cuisine art - the "pro" model. It can tackle anything & the discs are perfect.
It has endless uses for daily preparation.
lucille at 8:43AM on 03/19/08
You're probably going to get a lot of responses about this brand and that, but what I'd say is know what you are looking for and do some comparisons before you buy. I always suggest buying the largest size you can afford because I don't think they hold as much as it sounds like they do. There are also certain brands known for being better at certain tasks. Do you want an FP mostly for dough, or chopping vegetables?
That said, after I did my research, I went with Cooks Illustrated recommended KFP760 12-cup wide mouth KitchenAid FP. Comes with a mini bowl that I use all the time, and love it! I went with the KitchenAid because it matches my KA stand mixer, otherwise I'd have chosen Cuisinart.
bobcatsteph3 at 11:51AM on 03/19/08
I strongly recommend getting one of the largest capacity models if you have the space and bucks. I bought a small one several years ago, because I just don't do much FP work, I hate lugging out a big ol' piece of machinery, and just I didn't have enough storage space at the time. Now, I totally wish I'd gotten the big one. I still wouldn't do much FP, but I'd do more if I had a machine big enough to tackle big jobs. Hindsight is 20/20...
I've been thinking about getting a new one, but it's not much of a priority for me, and may never get around to it. Here are the two best models according to ConsumerSearch.com (Nov 2007):
• KitchenAid KFP750 (est. $180) - Best food processor
Experts say this is the best full-sized food processor, just slightly edging out competing models from Cuisinart. The 12-cup KitchenAid KFP750 is praised in reviews for its power, ease of use and quiet operation. The KitchenAid food processor is pricey, but most owners say it's worth the investment. In recent tests, chopping and slicing is even and consistent, with no leaks or motor trouble on tough jobs. The KitchenAid food processor also comes with a 4-cup mini-bowl that fits inside the main container for smaller jobs. It also has a dough blade and three additional slicing discs.
• Cuisinart DLC-2014 Power Prep Plus (est. $300) - Largest-capacity food processor
With a 14-cup bowl, this Cuisinart food processor is the largest capacity machine on the market. If you regularly need to make three pounds of cookie dough or grate more than ten cups of cheese at once, the Cuisinart DLC-2014 is your best bet. In tests, the Cuisinart is slightly bested by the KitchenAid KFP750, but it's a close race. Cuisinart backs this food processor with a full three-year warranty -- longer than KitchenAid's one-year warranty. It does, however, cost more than most food processors on the market.
LoCo at 12:44PM on 03/19/08
I love my Kitchenaid - it's an older model (probably about 10 to 12 years old) and has never let me down. I make so many things BECAUSE I have it - hummus, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, you name it.
Maureen at 1:36PM on 03/19/08
I too love my Kitchen Aid wide mouth 12 cup food processor. Super versatile with its three workbowls. When I had to make a carrot cake a few Thanksgivings ago, I used the mini bowl to chop the nuts, the middle bowl for the shredded carrots, and mixed the batter in the main work bowl. I combined everything in a mixing bowl, but I was able to make the whole thing without having to clean any of the bowls along the way. I use it regularly for making bread crumbs and grinding parmesan. Couldn't be happier!
Otabenga at 3:53PM on 03/19/08
I'm with LoCo on the Cuisinart. That is the one I have. LOVE it!
crazyspice at 6:10PM on 03/19/08
I'm glad you posted this, I've been thinking I need a FP. The one I have isn't tiny, but it aint big...it came with my Cuisinart blender. The machine is very loud! My dog actually leaves the kitchen(!!!) and I can't operate it for very long b/c I'm worried about going deaf. So my priority is power with noise reduction. I think I want whatever machine Ina uses on her show. She was making mac&cheese and she grated what looked like 2 pounds of cheddar and parm in about a half a minute and the remarkable thing was the LACK of noise. I covet her machine. Although Alton did an episode on FP's once and recommended the kind with containers that sit on top of the motor housing instead of beside, something about efficiency. Ina's sits beside. Oh what to do?
wookie at 6:29PM on 03/19/08
Definitely the Cuisinart---and the big one. Mine is the small one (got it with a $100.00 gift certificate from Macy's 20 years ago) and I wish I had sprung for the larger one. I use it all the time.
jsd517 at 6:36PM on 03/19/08
@wookie - When I turn on my blender, one of my dogs runs upstairs and the other 2 stand in the kitchen and bark at me until I turn it off! The Cuisinart is very quiet!
crazyspice at 6:44PM on 03/19/08
I have a big/wide-mouth kitchenaid and I love it. I almost bought a cuisinart, but my mom recently bought one that broke not long after purchase.
dettling05 at 8:16PM on 03/19/08
Oh wow! It looks like either Kitchenaid or Cuisinart are good bets. I will do more research on the two brands. Thank you so much for your input!
PattyCho at 10:11PM on 03/19/08
Psst: "Cuisinart"
crazyspice at 10:31PM on 03/19/08
Cuisinart. at least 11 cups. Then go on ebay and buy an extra bowl.
JerzeeTomato at 10:50PM on 03/19/08
I have a Kitchenaid 12 cup that is really versatile and effective and seems to be more or less indestructible (it's a tall, substantial piece of hardware, though, so perhaps less than ideal if you're working in a small, cramped kitchen) but a good friend who's one of the better cooks that I know swears by her Cuisinart. That said, she's got an older (ten+ years) model and I've heard from other friends that the newer models are not of the same high quality. I'd say a new Kitchenaid or look around for an older model Cuisinart. And, as others have mentioned, go with the largest capacity model your budget and available space allow for.
slloyddouglass at 8:23AM on 03/20/08
the kitchenaid KFP750 in black only is available at amazon for $130. My only reservations come from the reviews on epinions, a lot of people don't have great things to say about the durability of the bowls and that it leaks (even though you probably shouldnt be using it for liquid). http://www.epinions.com/pr-KitchenAid_KFP750_Food_Processor/display_~reviews
the_o at 12:50PM on 03/21/08
I love my KitchenAid 670. It's been kicking but without missing a beat for four years. That model has been discontinued, but what I love about the KitchenAid family is the large number of attachments. My model has an egg whip, citrus juicer and juicer attachments. It also came with 11, 9 and 3-cup bowls. It is the ultimate in versatility.
My only complaint is that I don't have a large feed tube. This only becomes a problem with potatoes, so I don't mind the trimming. Try to get a feed tube that will accomodate both large and small items. When the large tubes first came out years ago, some folks had difficulty processing smaller items.
Good luck!
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NuJoi at 4:57PM on 03/29/08