Cuisinart® Cuisinart® Custom 14 14 Cup Food Processor
We put top food processors to the test to find out which models are worthy of your kitchen. The slicing disc makes beautiful wholed it processes nuts and chocolate to a grated texture. Think of the Cuisipro box grater as a food processor with wickedly sharp blades cuisinart griddler elite carved by acid and electricity. The Cuisinart’s slicing disk isn’t adjustable like the Breville Sous Chef’s slicing disk, which has multiple settings, similar to a mandoline. But you can buy additional slicing disks through Cuisinart if you want them.
Most full-size food processors also come with blades for slicing and grating, which a blender can’t do. Included with the food processor, blade and bowl are a slicing disc and a shredding disc. These two stainless steel attachments fit into the food processor to effortlessly slice or shred fruits, vegetables and cheese. You may also want to consider the materials from which the food processor is made. Most food processor bowls are made from a hard plastic that is easy to clean and dishwasher safe but some are more sturdy than others. If you have the opportunity to touch and hold the food processor make sure the plastic bowl and its lid are tough enough to handle being knocked around without cracking.
The wide feed tube accommodates large foods, while three-stage pusher can handle slim, medium, or large food without them tipping over or cutting unevenly. The latter feature proved to be a game changer when making basil pesto, which our tester said came out “perfectly blended and creamy.” The 14-cup work bowl that’s large enough for family cooking and an extra-large feed tube so you won’t need to cut foods like potatoes to make them fit. It has small and large pushers, so you can process the potato in one piece, or stand carrots up so they won’t fall over while you slice or shred. Push the “on” button all the way down to run the machine continuously, or for shorter bursts of speed, use the pulse feature by quickly pressing the paddle on and off. A food processor is a highly useful kitchen appliance for beginner cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
And we made a firmer, more stable mayonnaise in the Cuisinart than in any other full-size model we tested. Some feed tubes were too wide, such as that on the Magimix by Robot-Coupe 14-Cup Food Processor , which caused carrots to fall sideways and cut unevenly. The narrow feed tube insert on the Cuisinart Custom 14 kept carrots upright while shredding. Depending on your needs, you might choose one over the other, or you might want both. We have a guide to the best countertop blenders if you’re interested in getting one.
If you’re a cook who needs to get dinner on the table quickly, a food processor can feel like an additional pair of hands in the kitchen. It will allow you to prep a range of food—whether you’re grating cheese, chopping nuts, slicing vegetables, or kneading dough—at lightning speed. We’ve been testing food processors cuisinart soup maker since 2013, and we remain convinced that the simple, sturdy, and powerful Cuisinart Custom 14 Food Processor is the best choice for most home cooks. Stainless steel adjustable slicing disc (1mm-6mm), large and small mixing/chopping blade, dough blade, and a medium/ fine reversible shredding disc.
Like the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus , this model runs only while you hold the “on” button down. To operate it, you squeeze a tab on the top of the handle, which we found more comfortable to do than holding down buttons on the base of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus. The Cuisinart’s three-year warranty on parts and five-year warranty on the motor aren’t the best among the models we tested, but they’re still pretty good.
Since this doesn’t require power, you can use it outside when you’re barbecuing, or take it camping. Never submerge this in water and always dry the motor base thoroughly. Two slicing disks of 2mm and 4mm thickness, and mixing/chopping blade. Has all the power, accessories, and innovative features that will shorten the time it takes to prepare food. Cleaning will also take next to nothing regarding efforts because of its dishwasher safe nature. The lid has two small holes to gradually drip in oil and liquid mid-process of making vinaigrette, mayonnaise or similar tasks.
Michael Sullivan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter and has covered food processors since 2016. He’s spent dozens of hours shredding cheese, chopping vegetables, mixing doughs, and whipping up mayonnaise for this guide. This guide builds on work by Wirecutter deputy editor Christine Cyr Clisset. Using the attachment tube, you can mount the shredding or slicing disk to the food processor’s motor. Without the attachment tube in place, the Cuisinart Custom’s safety features kick in and the machine won’t turn on. Most food processors are capable of making smoothies, but the process is a little different than if you were to use a blender.