Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, 4-Cup Electric Chopper, DLC-4CHB

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.

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.

I had a 3 cup Black and decker Processors. It was about $10.00 cheaper then this, but didn't do a very good job of doing anything! That one could not even chop Onions very good! I bought another 3 cup processor, not knowing there was a 4 cuper. I returned my 3 Cup, for this 4 Cup. its just the right size, I love this one. I do not take out my big food processors anymore. This is lite and easy to use. I do not leave appliances on my counter, but if you did, it does look nice. It cleans easy, and so easy to handle.Everything clicks into place perfect. One of the button makes this Processor go backwards, and the other one forwards.So everything gets chopped up evenly.. It will chop fine or just a little. This makes great Salsa,etc. not mushie. What I really use this little processor for is, We do not like Kale and leafy veggies like that. When I make a soup, chile, stew, etc. I put veggies that my family does not like, and put them in the food processor, then put it in the food at the end, just to cook it.Also throw parsley in. Nobody has complained. They just think its part of the seasoning.I know my family is getting Healthier food. I gave this 5 stars, but the plastic seems very thin and would crack, but it hasn't. I do Not put this in the dishwasher.."Handwash".. I have had this for about a year. I bought this from Amazon.. Two Thumbs up..

I have used the Mini Prep Plus Food Processor once to twice every day for the past week. For years I used the kitchen aid with the wand. I like this much better. 1. It fits more. 2. Grinds better. 3. Chops better 4. Cleans easier ( By hand) The cover will not retain water. ( The Kitchen aid retained water in the cover and I never put plastic in the dishwasher it always gets funky from the heat) 5. Small enough where I can hide it behind the Keurig for easy access and no one sees it. The first Processor I received had a small scratch in the cup. I would say most likely from shipping. Amazon Customer service was wonderful! They sent me a new one right away. I returned the original when the new one arrived. No extra cost. The reasons for only 4 stars. 1. Wish there was another setting, but it is manageable if you pulse and go the opposite way to help move herbs down, or use the spatula it comes with. 2. The lid has small holes so you can pour oil in without taking the cover off, this did not work well for me. It drips in slower than sand in an hourglass! Removing the cover is much easier! Yes, I would recommend it! Especially if you do a lot of prep for cooking, make items like pesto or guacamole.

Love it . It's a perfect size and works great. It is easy to clean that's a plus.

Love this little chopper. Makes small quantities of mayo, hummus, etc. easily.

The Cuisinart 4-Cup Mini Prep is great for simple light-weight jobs like making salad dressing and chopping onions, but when I use it with heavier foods (like cooked spinach) I can smell the motor burning. So to avoid motor burnout, I no longer use the Mini Prep to process even small quantities of high-density foods - a use limitation I hadn't anticipated. Regarding capacity, keep in mind that although the total volume held by the work bowl is 4 cups, you really can't work in batches much over 2 cups (less for dry items). If you exceed the batch limit, you'll end up with a result that is over processed on the bottom and untouched on the top. The user manual also advises that to avoid motor strain, the work bowl should never be filled more than two-thirds the way up the blade assembly column. So in practice, the 4-cup work bowl translates to a best-case maximum of 2 cups end product. I'd also like to point out that the motor casing for the Cuisinart Mini Prep listed here (model DLC-4CHB) is plastic with a faux stainless steel finish. When I bought this product, I inferred from the item title that the casing was constructed of stainless steel. But if you look closely at the detailed item description, you'll see (as I discovered only after purchase!) that the construction is plastic made to look like stainless steel. And the plastic is pretty flimsy at that, so just be aware of what you are buying. Bottom line: Would I buy this Mini Prep again? Probably not. For my needs, I think I'd look for something sturdier and more versatile. Do I think the Mini Prep is a complete train wreck? No, I use it for what it's worth at least 4 times a week and I appreciate how easy it is to clean. The important thing is to have a firm idea of how you want to use the Mini Prep prior to purchasing one. Want small batches of pesto, salsa or chopped onion? You're good to go. Want to make smoothies or process heavy and dense foods? You'll need to look for something with greater capacity and a stronger motor. One final note on a lesson I learned the hard way...if when using the Mini Prep you consistently end up with onions that are pureed not chopped or nuts that are pulverized to dust, try alternating pulses between the Chop and Grind buttons. Alternating the two buttons moves the food around the work bowl for a more even result.

Good product it works as it is designed.

Muy practico, ocupa poco espacio, si vas a preparar cantidades grandes tienes que hacerlas por partes porque es pequeño... buena marca

Nice little machine, perfect for the two of us

Excellent tough little machine!

Solo lo use 4 veces. La última vez estaba moliendo garbanzos de lata con leche y se empezó a quemar y salió humo. No lo recomiendo.

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