These machines can get bulky ... It also has a pulse setting I used for foods with a chunkier consistency, like a Swiss chard pesto. The blades broke down the firm leafy greens — but not ...

Remember that frozen fruits and veggies help add variety year-round. Some options to consider now include beets, cauliflower, butternut squash, pears, and walnuts. And just like that, you’ve lost ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — If it's been a while since you've come face to face with some fresh produce, dust off your blender, food processor, or chopper. Using those machines is an easy ...

And for food processors, testers shred, slice, and chop to find the best. The Cuisinart Pro Custom 11 DLC-8S , priced at $144, can handle your chopping, shredding, grating, and slicing needs.

IN ITS LABS, TESTERS RUN THE MACHINES THROUGH A SERIES OF TOUGH TESTS, MEASURING HOW WELL A BLENDER CAN MAKE A SMOOTHIE AND PUREE INGREDIENTS INTO A SOUP. AND FOR FOOD PROCESSORS, TESTERS SHRED ...