Cuisinart

Cuisinart

Since its beginning in 1971, Cuisinart has been a producer of home appliances. From the first chopper named the Mini-Mate, this company has produced a wide variety of products that have made additions to kitchens. Cuisinart's quality products range from bakeware and cutlery, to bread makers and food processors.

With so many models available, choosing the right food processor might become overwhelming. Consider your needs, and the following factors, to help you find the right model for your task requirements.

• Size: The size most appropriate for you depends on the number of people you will be cooking for. Generally, for four people, a 10-cup processor is the right size. If you are a single, busy weekend chef who loves to cook, a four-cup processor is sufficient for chopping herbs or nuts or for making smaller quantities of sauces. The size fits conveniently into smaller spaces.
• Blades: All food processing appliances come with stainless steel blades that are easy to remove and wash. Most processors come with a standard multipurpose blade for chopping and pureeing and a reversible shredding disc with a fine or course grate option. Some models come with extra blades, such as a dicing kit, which includes blades for different sizes of dice. Different accessories, such as shredders, spiral blades, dough blades, slicing discs, and blade holders, are available as extra items.
• Removable parts: For easy cleanup, make sure that the model you choose has parts that you can slip into the dishwasher. The blades, the container, and all other plastic, removable components should be easy to disassemble, rinse, and either wash by hand or in the dishwasher.

There are several different models available. You can opt for the coffee on demand with a programmable maker that you can set up to 24 hours in advance. They have built-in water filters and double-sided containers for great-tasting, hot beverages all day long. You can even grind your own beans, make a single cup, or 14 cups of coffee all with one machine. Parts are made with easy to clean stainless steel and durable plastic.

Whether you consider yourself an accomplished baker or a novice, the classic Precision Master 5.5-quart stand mixer can be used for many types of baking and cooking projects. The features of this stand mixer are:

• Stainless steel bowl
• 500-watt motor
• 12 speeds
• Tilting head
• Splash guards
• Chef's whisk
• Dough hook
• Flat mixing paddle
• Extra attachments available: Pasta roller and cutter, pasta extruder, meat grinder, frozen dessert maker