Cuisinart DLC-4CHB Mini-Prep Plus 4-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel

Comment: I was excited to use this to make baby food. I received the shipment quickly only to find that the item was broken. A replacement item came quickly but that too was damaged.
Frustrated and have now put in for a refund.

Comment: Rarely do I truly feel like I got my money's worth when it comes to kitchen appliances. But the mini food processor from Cuisinar has been a great addition to my kitchen and helped easy a novice chef into cooking.

Let me start by saying that this thing shreds just about everything with ease. Don't let the size fool you, it's got power and the blades are sharp. I haven't had any issues yet with chopping anything and been surprised at how easy it's been.

The next great benefit is the ease of cleaning. It's been through the dishwasher countless times and come out perfect every time. The smaller size means it doesn't fill up the dishwasher either and I can get some of the small food prep easily done with little mess. A must-have for anyone who is not typically making big meals.

All in all a durable, convenient, and affordable appliance. $40 well-spent for an item that can handle the food processing duties for someone who doesn't need a big, bulky one in their kitchen.

One important safety note. The blade is extremely sharp. I mean sharp enough to slice through a sponge with ease. So be real careful cleaning it by hand and even taking it out of the device. I was a little careless at first and it gave me a nasty cut without even noticing. One of the sharpest blades I've ever handled.

Comment: I read many of the reviews and was influenced by them, and I finally broke down and purchased one. It is my favorite kitchen appliance! It quickly chops nuts, herbs, garlic & ginger with amazing efficiency. A quick bread crumb maker and a good salad dressing mixer. It's great for making small pesto batches. It is very powerful. It fits together easily,and the best part is how easy it is to clean. Because it is so small it lives on our countertop for easy access. I considered getting the 2 cup processor but am very glad I didn't. Any smaller would be too small. It really is perfect. You will rarely use a full size food processor again, and then realize how cumbersome the full size processors are, and how difficult they are to clean. No regrets!

Comment: I owned a large cuisinart food processor for years. Although it could do many tasks well, it was so complicated that I nearly always had to re-read the instructions each time I used it and it often took longer to clean its many parts than to perform a task. It also took up a lot of storage space, so I gave it to my daughter when i started downsizing. I got by with a good blender and a sharp knife, but missed the processor, mostly for pesto & hummus with some crunch and for small amounts of salad dressing & for chopping garlic. When I saw the miniprep, I decided to give it a try. It is actually better than I expected. It performs just like my fancy old processor without all the fuss and cleanup. Takes up very little counter space in my very little kitchen, cleans easily, is SIMPLE to use and simple to clean to use again !

Comment: Does the job very well. Be warned though, if this is your first processor yoo will want a bigger one immediately.