The best food processors, mixers and blenders – chosen by chefs
Whether for slicing, dicing, mixing or mashing, which kitchen essential wins the great gadget debate? We asked some of our favourite cooks for their verdictThe best kitchen knives for every job – chosen by chefsThough they seem similar, food processors are actually quite different to blenders and juicers,” says Feast columnist Yotam Ottolenghi. “Blenders mash and mix; juicers extract from fruit and veggies; but food processors slice, dice and mix ingredients faster and more efficiently than by hand, making tasks like chopping veggies or kneading dough much easier.” Essentially, these gadgets are the real kitchen workhorses – but they aren’t always cheap.That said, if you get the right one, it will stand the test of time. Georgina Hayden, author of Greekish, has had her trusty Magimix for 19 years. “It’s still going strong,” she says. “I have bought one new bowl and blade over the years, but they are incredibly sturdy.” So which food processors, blenders and mixers are worth the storage space, or will a hand blender do the job? We asked some of the UK’s top chefs for their picks. Continue reading...
Whether for slicing, dicing, mixing or mashing, which kitchen essential wins the great gadget debate? We asked some of our favourite cooks for their verdict
Though they seem similar, food processors are actually quite different to blenders and juicers,” says Feast columnist Yotam Ottolenghi. “Blenders mash and mix; juicers extract from fruit and veggies; but food processors slice, dice and mix ingredients faster and more efficiently than by hand, making tasks like chopping veggies or kneading dough much easier.” Essentially, these gadgets are the real kitchen workhorses – but they aren’t always cheap.
That said, if you get the right one, it will stand the test of time. Georgina Hayden, author of Greekish, has had her trusty Magimix for 19 years. “It’s still going strong,” she says. “I have bought one new bowl and blade over the years, but they are incredibly sturdy.” So which food processors, blenders and mixers are worth the storage space, or will a hand blender do the job? We asked some of the UK’s top chefs for their picks. Continue reading...
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