Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A Food Processor (White)

Cuisinart’s All-In-One Mini ProcessorIncluded components of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor This little 250-watt workhorse comes in handy when a full-size food processor is unnecessary. The 3-cup work bowl is just right for making pesto or a salad dressing, and two receptacles in the lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the bowl while the processor is blending a perfect emulsion. It’s also ideal for chopping and grinding. Pressing the “chop” button deploys the sharp edge of Cuisinart’s patented reversible blade to chop onions, herbs, or bread crumbs. Pressing the “grind” button whirls the blade in the other direction so its blunt side can grind nuts, coffee beans, or cheese. Compact at just 9 inches high and lightweight (it has a plastic body), the Mini Prep Plus can be tucked away in a cabinet, and the little spatula accompanying it goes into a drawer. It carries an 18-month warranty against defects. The plastic work bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand washed to protect its edges. –Fred Brack

Product Features

  • 250-watt food processor with 3-cup plastic work bowl
  • Chops and grinds with patented reversible stainless-steel blade
  • Simple push-button control panel; durable, yet lightweight plastic body
  • Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid for quick cleanup; spatula included
  • Product Built to North American Electrical Standards

Cuisinart DLC-1RD Mini-Prep Processor, Red

Occupies minimum counter space yet offers major advantages: more power than other choppers, 2-speed operation, and large 21-ounce capacity. Reversible blade. Chops or grinds. Includes 21-ounce work bowl, work bowl cover, and spatula. High and low speeds.

Product Features

  • Powerful chopper/grinder; 21-ounce work bowl; 2 speeds for precision chopping
  • Patented reversible blade chops or grinds; brushed stainless steel base
  • Dishwasher-safe parts
  • Instruction/recipe book
  • Measures 6.9 by 5.2 by 8.25 inches; weighs 2.67 pounds

Cuisinart DLC-2AMR Mini-Prep Plus Processor, Metallic Red

The Mini-Prep Plus is the perfect little helper for small food preparation, from chopping herbs or bread crumbs, to finely grinding hard cheese. Its versatility lies in the special Auto Reversing Smart Blade, which makes it easier to process both soft and hard foods. Designed in Italy with the same look as Cuisinart’s newly launched Power Prep Plus, the Mini-Prep Plus’ sleek touch pad controls afford easy cleaning and an elegant look. And despite its space-saving size, it’s more powerful than other choppers. So now you can prepare small quantities of food faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Product Features

  • Chop or grind at the touch of a button
  • 24-ounce work bowl with handle
  • Exclusive auto-reversing Smart Power blade for two powerful processing options
  • Touchpad controls are easy to use and easy to clean
  • Dishwasher-safe parts
  • 24-ounce work bowl with handle

Cuisinart DLC-1SS Mini-Prep Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel

Don’t Underestimate Its Size

The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor is the perfect kitchen helper for your small food preparation tasks. This compact processor occupies minimum counter space yet offers major advantages: more power than other choppers, 2-speed operation, large 21-ounce capacity and several colors to choose from.

Cuisinart DLC-1BCH Mini-Prep Food Processor:

Powerful chopper/grinder21-ounce work bowl2 speeds for precision processing Patented reversible bladeBPA free

Dimensions: Measures 4.63 in. x 6.25 in. x 8.00 in.

A Closer Look: The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Processor also comes with a stainless steel blade with sharp and blunt edges, a spatula and an instruction/recipe book.

Take Care: Dishwasher-safe parts.

About the Brand: When the food processor was introduced in 1973, it wasn’t known as a food processor; it was commonly referred to as a Cuisinart. The rest is culinary history.

Made in the USA
The Cuisinart Mini-Prep food processor stands 8 inches tall and just over 4 inches wide, but don’t let the size fool you. The base houses a motor so powerful that you need to stabilize it with one hand when using the high setting to whip up a strawberry-banana smoothie for one in less than a minute. The clear plastic prep bowl locks into place with a simple twist, while the blades can be set sharp side up for chopping onions or grating Parmesan cheese, or turned blunt side up for making walnut pesto or whipping up chocolate frosting. The set includes a spatula and a cleaning brush to remove coffee grounds.

For best results, cut ingredients into small, even pieces–about 1/2-inch square or so works well. In general, use the sharp-edge approach for low speed and the blunt side of the blades for high speed. If you need to run the motor for longer than one minute, pause and begin again. The bowl, cover, and blade assembly can all be run through the dishwasher, but watch your fingers when dissembling the machine, as the blades are extremely sharp. –Irene Svete

Product Features

  • Powerful chopper/grinder; 21-ounce work bowl; 2 speeds for precision chopping
  • Patented reversible blade chops or grinds; brushed stainless steel base
  • Dishwasher-safe parts,Product Dimensions :4.63″x 8.00″ x 6.25″
  • Instruction/recipe book
  • Product Built to North American Electrical Standards

Cuisinart DLC-1BCH Mini-Prep Processor, Black Chrome

Cuisinart continues to outshine the competition! The lustrous finish of the new Black Chrome Series is reminiscent of rich, dark, liquid silver. It’s unique, elegant, and perfect way to dress up even the most sophisticated kitchens.The Cuisinart Mini-Prep food processor stands 8 inches tall and just over 4 inches wide, but don’t let the size fool you. The base houses a motor so powerful that you need to stabilize it with one hand when using the high setting to whip up a strawberry-banana smoothie for one in less than a minute. The clear plastic prep bowl locks into place with a simple twist, while the blades can be set sharp side up for chopping onions or grating Parmesan cheese, or turned blunt side up for making walnut pesto or whipping up chocolate frosting. The set includes a spatula and a cleaning brush to remove coffee grounds.

For best results, cut ingredients into small, even pieces–about 1/2-inch square or so works well. In general, use the sharp-edge approach for low speed and the blunt side of the blades for high speed. If you need to run the motor for longer than one minute, pause and begin again. The bowl, cover, and blade assembly can all be run through the dishwasher, but watch your fingers when dissembling the machine, as the blades are extremely sharp. –Irene Svete

Product Features

  • Mini food processor for chopping, mixing, pureeing, and grinding small portions
  • 21-ounce clear plastic prep bowl locks into place with a simple twist
  • 2 speed settings; patented reversible stainless-steel chopping/mixing blade
  • Dishwasher-safe parts; instruction/recipe book, spatula, and cleaning brush included
  • Product Built to North American Electrical Standards

Cuisinart DLC-1FR 21-Ounce Mini-Prep Food Processor, White (Certified Refurbished)

Reconditioned by the manufacturer to like new condition
Great for chopping mixing pureing and grinding small portions
Two speeds; 21-ounce capacity
Patented reversible stainless-steel chopping/mixing blade
Durable dishwasher-safe bowl and coverThe Cuisinart Mini-Prep food processor stands 8 inches tall and just over 4 inches wide, but don’t let the size fool you. The base houses a motor so powerful that you need to stabilize it with one hand while using the high setting to whip up a strawberry-banana smoothie in less than a minute. The clear plastic prep bowl locks into place with a simple twist, while the blades can be set sharp side up for chopping onions or grating Parmesan cheese, or turned blunt side up for making walnut pesto or whipping up chocolate frosting. The set includes a spatula and a cleaning brush for removing coffee grounds.

For best results, cut ingredients into small, even pieces–about 1/2 inch square or so works well. In general, use the sharp-edge approach for low speed and the blunt side of the blades for high speed. If you need to run the motor for longer than one minute, pause and begin again. The bowl, cover, and blade assembly can all be run through the dishwasher, but watch your fingers when disassembling the machine, as the blades are extremely sharp. –Irene Svete

Editor’s note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, so it may contain cosmetic blemishes. This item has a 90-day warranty.

Product Features

  • Reconditioned by the manufacturer to “like new” condition
  • Great for chopping, mixing, puréeing, and grinding small portions
  • Two speeds; 21-ounce capacity
  • Patented reversible stainless-steel chopping/mixing blade
  • Durable, dishwasher-safe bowl and cover

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, Brushed Chrome

Included components of the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Pulse controlled buttons Why Is This The Perfect Mini Processor For You? The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor handles a variety of food preparation tasks including chopping, grinding, puréeing, emulsifying and blending. The patented auto-reversing SmartPower blade provides a super-sharp edge for the delicate chopping of herbs and for blending and puréeing other soft foods. The blunt edge offers a powerful cutting surface to grind through spices and other hard foods. Pulse activation gives maximum control for precision processing, whether chopping or grinding. Spatula, product manual and recipe booklet included. Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor The powerful high-speed 250-Watt motor works hard and fast to accomplish any small job with ease. Chop herbs, onions, garlic; grind spices, hard cheese, purée baby foods; blend mayonnaise and flavored butters, all with the same compact appliance. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor takes up minimum counter space and stores neatly on the countertop or in a cabinet. Best Practices When Using Your Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor Size Always cut large pieces of food into smaller pieces of even size – about 1/2-Inch. If you don’t start with pieces that are small and uniform, you will not get an even chop. Quantity You don’t want to overload the 3-Cup work bowl. Use the quantities given in the included recipe section of the product manual. As a rule of thumb, remember that after being processed, food should not reach more than 2/3 of the way up the central hub of the blade assembly. Selecting the Right Operating Control Use the Chop function for chopping, puréeing and mixing. It’s the best option, for example, when chopping soft, fragile food such as herbs, celery, onions, garlic and most cheeses. It is also the right choice for puréeing cooked vegetables, making mayonnaise and mixing salad dressing. Pulse action is best when you are using the chop function. Two or three pulses are often enough. Use the Grind function for grinding spices and for chopping hard food such as peppercorns, seeds, chocolate and nuts. Continuous-hold action is best when you are using the grind function. Adding Liquid You can add liquids such as water, oil or flavoring while the machine is running. For example, you might want to add oil when making mayonnaise or salad dressing, or you could add vanilla or alcohol when making frozen yogurt. Pour the liquid through one of the two openings in the cover. Removing Food From the Sides of the Bowl Occasionally food will stick to the sides of the bowl as you process. Stop the machine to clear food away. After the blade has stopped moving, remove the cover and use the spatula to scrape the food from the sides of the bowl back into the center. Cleaning and Storage Read to clean up? No problem To simplify cleaning, rinse the work bowl, cover and blade immediately after each use, so that food won’t dry on them. Wash blade assembly, work bowl, cover and spatula in warm soapy water. If you have a dishwasher, you can wash the work bowl, cover, blade assembly and spatula on the top rack. The Mini-Prep Plus Processor stores neatly on the countertop in a minimum of space. The hidden cord storage underneath the motor base will help to keep excess cord off the countertop. Store the unit assembled to prevent loss of parts. Easily dice tomatoes in seconds Just a Few of the Many Foods You Can Prepare Food Item Operation/Technique Comments/Notes Seeds and Dried Berries Grind. Pulse to break up, then process continuously to desired consistency. Coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, sesame, poppy and juniper berries Herbs, fresh Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Rinse and dry completely. Remove leaves from stems to chop. Onions Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop to desired size. Peel; Cut into 3⁄4-inch or smaller pieces of similar size. Mushrooms Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Choose firm, fresh mushrooms. Cut into quarters or even-size pieces, no larger than 3⁄4-inch. Nuts Chop. Pulse to chop to desired consistency. Toast nuts first for maximum flavor. Allow to cool completely before chopping. Vegetables, cooked Chop. Pulse 5-10 times to chop, then process continuously until desired consistency is reached. Cook vegetables until tender. Process to a smooth purée for baby food or sauces; may need to add liquid for consistency. .