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By Cynthia Nims

The food processor was one of the trailblazers in the kitchen revolution that began a few decades ago and now sees our countertops and cupboards groaning with endless varieties of small appliances. The food processor quickly began shaving down preparation time with its ability to purée, mince, emulsify, blend and knead. Today, it is still one of a busy cook's favourite tools, and the newer generation of machines has even more to offer than its predecessors did.

 Basics

When you're hunting for a food processor, capacity, power and versatility are the basics you'll need to think about. Then you'll need to think about style.

Capacity

Among standard food processors for the home kitchen, the capacity options for the work bowl are generally 7, 9 and 11 cups. The main consideration here is simply the volume of food you're most likely to work with. But even if most of your processing needs are small--say, whirling together a salad dressing or puréeing a few servings of soup--if you occasionally make big batches of tomato sauce or pesto for freezing, you should consider a 9 or 11-cup model. You can go as large as a 20-cup model if you are planning to do larger jobs. There are also mini processors, in 2 or 3-cup capacity, which are great for mincing ginger or garlic and for other small tasks such as making baby food. These small machines are less versatile than their larger counterparts, as they're generally equipped with only a chopping blade and not a variety of attachments. But they're also easy to tuck away in a cupboard between uses, so it's not unreasonable to own both a standard and a mini food processor.

Power

Most makers of food processors offer a professional series, intended for the chef or caterer but great for the home cook who at least occasionally cooks in large batches. These motors have a higher wattage to support heavy use, particularly for power-hungry jobs like making bread dough. Look for 750 watts (about 1 horsepower) or more for these high-stamina food processors.

Versatility

These days, most food processors come with a variety of attachments, so you can quickly jump from puréeing fruit to slicing cucumbers to grating coconut. Some food processors also have a whipping attachment for eggs and cream, further boosting the machine's versatility. And KitchenAid offers a mini bowl insert for most of its models, making it easy to use for both big jobs and small. In addition, there are a number of blender/food processor combinations, including solid models by Cuisinart and Kenwood, that can help save space in the kitchen while adding functionality. Getting the most out of one machine is a good bet, no matter how large your kitchen is. Don't just compare price--compare all you're getting for that price, which varies from brand to brand. Some manufacturers even include how-to videos and recipe booklets.

Cynthia Nims, a Seattle-based food writer and editor, holds the Grand Diplome d'Études Culinaire from La Varenne Cooking School in France.

Want a  good basic food processor? Itscooking.com recommends;

Philips HR7600 Comfort Compact Food Processor  

This item can only be delivered within the UK and Republic of Ireland

Features

_      High-quality accessories

_      MicroStore system

_      Large-capacity bowl

_      High-quality stainless-steel blade

_      Stainless-steel slicing insert (medium)

_      Stainless-steel shredding insert (medium)

_      Emulsifying disc

_      Built-in safety lock

_      Pusher with hole

_      Disc-shaped, space-saving tool holder

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