This little 220-watt workhorse conveniently steps up when a big food processor is unnecessary. Making pesto or a salad dressing? The 21-ounce bowl is just the right size, and two receptacles in the lid have pinholes for one or two oils to stream into the bowl while the processor is working, providing excellent emulsification. Chopping onions, herbs, or bread crumbs? Press the "chop" button and Cuisinart's patented reversible blade employs its sharp edge to do the job right. Grinding cheese or nuts? Press the "grind" function and the blade's blunt edge takes on the task. Compact at just 8-1/2 inches high, with a lightweight plastic body, the Mini Prep Plus can be tucked away in a cupboard. The plastic bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe, but the stainless-steel blade should be hand washed to protect its edge. .
