A top ten kitchen gadget that is a must have for novice or seasoned cooks across the country is the
Cuisinart DLC-10S Food Processor. This handy little device is a favorite to reduce preparation time for basic kitchen duties. Many satisfied customers have commented on the ease of use, versatility and dishwasher safe parts that enable easy cleanup.

This machine can transform mundane and cumbersome cooking chores into quick and easy steps that minimize preparation time for many recipes. Some of these include:

Making Dough:

Kneading pizza or cookie dough can be a pain. Using the Cuisinart is effortless and very easy to get the doughs to the right consistency. If you have ever made dough by hand, this tool can be a godsend.

Cheese Grating:
If you have a need to grade hard cheese like cheddar the Cuisinart will take care of this job before you are ready to make your first taco.

Ground Chocolate:
The processor grinds up baking chocolate for adding to basic cookie recipes.

Chopped nuts:
Coarse grinding nuts is a breeze with this device. You no longer have to spend time chopping walnuts, almonds or cashews for those special cookie or bread recipes.

Clean Up:

Everything is dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Most people envision scraping bits of food from various cracks and crevices for hours, but the unit is able to be cleaned within a few minutes. Ensure that the blades and other parts of the unit are well dried before being put back together for the next time.

Instructional DVD Included:

An informative DVD is included with each purchase and gives great tips on using the food processor for different dishes. It has very simple easy to follow instructions on cleanup and use. I recommend viewing this before actually using the device. As with any device in this category, the blades are sharp and should be handled with care. Storing them in a separate container until used is recommended to keep them harp and safe.

The Cuisinart 7-cup Food Processor is good for creating recipes for 2-4 people. If you have a larger family the 11 cup may be more suited for your needs. Many people are amazed at how simple this device makes cooking. Some will even call it their new toy as they find more reasons to use the machine to create recipes they resisted before.