Ingredients

• 12 baby red or yellow potatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Fresh parsley or chives, minced
• Paprika, for garnish

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• FROSTING:
• 2 cups unsalted butter (4 sticks), softened
• 12 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Food coloring

Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled large eggs
• 1 jar (16 ounces) garlic and dill pepperoncini
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced sweet red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups peeled butternut squash, cut in 1-in. cubes
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 cooked bacon strips, chopped
• 1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese, crumbled

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Vanilla frosting of choice
• Red paste food coloring

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup water
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

• 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 30 miniature pretzels, halved
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 60 candy eyes
• 30 red milk chocolate M&M's

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Colored sugar

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• ROYAL ICING:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
• 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 to 2 tablespoons Red Hots

Ingredients

• 6 large egg whites
• 1-1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Dash salt
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar
• COFFEE BUTTERCREAM:
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 6 large egg yolks
• 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Ingredients

• 2 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups molasses
• 4 large eggs
• 10 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1/2 cup crushed Jolly Rancher hard candies
• Black shoestring licorice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons water
• Red paste food coloring
• New paintbrush
• ROYAL ICING:
• 1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons meringue powder
• 12 to 14 tablespoons water
• 6 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• Cardboard cake board (at least 14-in. x 10-in.)
• DECORATIONS:
• Green and red paste food coloring, corn syrup, ice cream sugar cones, green sprinkles, cornflakes, Rolo candies and flaked coconut

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee
• Ice cubes
• 1-1/2 ounces vodka
• 1-1/2 ounces Kahlua
• 1-1/2 ounces Irish cream liqueur
• Chocolate syrup, optional

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 7 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup plus 6 teaspoons superfine sugar, divided

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• CUSTARD:
• 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 10 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 teaspoons superfine sugar

Ingredients

• DOUGH:
• 2-1/4 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup molasses
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
• ICING:
• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups shortening
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 12 cups confectioners' sugar
• Assorted food paste colors
• 1 package (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
• 3 cups Golden Grahams
• 1 thin butter ring cookie
• Decorating sprinkles and candies
• 1 sour candy belt
• Sugars and edible glitter
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Thin pretzel sticks and pretzel rods
• Sugar ice cream cones
• 2 large marshmallows
• 40 miniature marshmallows
• 2 black jelly beans
• 2 black candy coating disks
• Chocolate river stones
• EQUIPMENT:
• Heavy-duty cardboard:
• Muffin tin:
• Cardboard cake board (at least 17x22 in.):
• Serrated knife :
• Small new paintbrush:
• Pastry bags:
• Pastry tips—#10 round, #5 round and #67 leaf:
• Small cans:
• Masking tape:
• Cardboard roll from wrapping paper (about 10-in. x 22-in.):

Ingredients

• 4 cups cranberries
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

• 8 cups sliced Yukon gold potatoes (1/8-inch slices)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
• 1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 1/4 cup minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• Metal or wooden skewers

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 large egg yolks, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• CAKE:
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• BURNT SUGAR TOPPING:
• 3 tablespoons turbinado (washed raw) sugar

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
• 2 teaspoons meringue powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Brown food coloring

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and halved
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brandy
• 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1-3/4 cups cornstarch
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) dulce de leche
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Ingredients

• STEAK:
• 3/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 New York strip or beef top loin steak (1 pound)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup Cognac
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

• 1 medium apple
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Ingredients

• 2 large zucchini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked sushi rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• Bamboo sushi mat
• 8 nori sheets
• 12 frozen shrimp tempura
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and julienned
• 1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
• Optional: Reduced-sodium soy sauce, prepared wasabi and pickled ginger slices

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons dried split pigeon pea lentils
• 3 tablespoons uncooked basmati rice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 piece fresh gingerroot (1 in.), peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked basmati rice

Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 2 ounces brandy
• 1 ounce dark crème de cacao
• 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• Pirouette cookie, optional

While some people prefer to spend less on their appliances, others want to invest in high-quality picks that last through the years. Spending more on a pricier option means less money spent on spare parts and replacements in the long run. One such heirloom appliance is the MagiMix Food Processor, which provides even cuts and precise slices thanks to its quiet yet powerful motor.

What is the MagiMix Food Processor 

The MagiMix 12-Cup Cuisine System 3200 XL is like having a commercial restaurant’s equipment right in your home kitchen. It boasts a shiny stainless exterior and a caddy of attachments, including three mixing bowls, two metal blades, a plastic dough blade, two grating discs, two slicing discs, a triple pusher and an extra-large feed tube. There’s also a BlenderMix attachment, egg whisk, spatula and a handy recipe book.

Apart from automatically adjusting to the task at hand, this easy-to-use food processor provides enough power to shred spring onions, slice up entire apples and whip up perfectly mixed mayo. It also remains relatively silent as it slices, dices and kneads, thanks to a high-performance motor. A small footprint means it takes up little room on the countertop and stows away easily when you’re done.

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How We Tested the MagiMix Food Processor

We tested the MagiMix alongside seven other food processors, ranging from budget options like Black and Decker to pricier luxe picks like the Breville food processor. Our team set up the Product Testing Lab with various challenge foods, including cheese, tomatoes, walnuts and ingredients for salad dressing. With the processors assembled, we conducted our evaluations, focusing on the factors below:

• Setup and Assembly: Testers read through the instruction manual and set up each food processor, noting how straightforward, intuitive and simple it is to attach and swap out the various parts.
• Specs, Construction and Appearance: Testers measure the length of the cords, weigh each food processor (including base, bowl and standard blade) and assess how loud, comparatively, the machine is while operating.
• Performance: Testers chop walnuts in the food processor and observe the uniformity of the pieces. They then use the processors to slice tomatoes, noting how thinly the machine slices them successfully. They also note whether the tomato requires cutting for the feeder tube. Testers then supply the machine with garlic, herbs, lemon juice and oil to see how well the mixture blends and incorporates the oil for a pesto dressing. Testers grate mozzarella with the food processor as a stress test, evaluating its efficacy. They also process pie crust to see how well it forms pastry dough.
• Cleaning and Disassembly: Testers disassemble and hand-wash the food processor, then note the difficulty of the cleaning process and which parts, if any, are dishwasher safe.
• Value: After looking at the above test results, testers note whether each option is worth the price.

Testing Team Analysis

When it comes to looks, the MagiMix easily wins the race. Sleek brushed stainless and an included accessory tote give it a luxe look and feel. Additionally, the appliance comes fitted with a thermal failsafe that automatically switches the motor off when it becomes overloaded or runs for too long. It will also only work if the bowl and lid correctly lock into place and the double pusher levels with the MAX level indicator, making it safe for home cooks.

Assembly

That said, assembly is a bit confusing and less seamless than other options. The Testing Team notes that they felt like they almost had to “force” it together with more pressure than they expected. Frustratingly, the MagiMix offers no clicking or labels that signal correct assembly. Once assembled, however, it works very smoothly and quietly.

Chopping

The MagiMix scores four out of five stars on the nut-chopping test. A few big pieces of walnut made their way to the bowl, but they were still pretty uniform. With a few more pulses, we believe they’d be perfect for cookies or pesto. While it doesn’t perform as well when grating cheese, we consider that par for the course with food processors. They can’t replace your rotary grater, after all!

In the tomato test, this processor performed about as well as the Cuisinart food processor. The Testing Team notes that it’s super fast and super quiet, and the feeding tube is big enough for two tomatoes at once—a stark contrast to processors with smaller feeder tubes, like the KitchenAid processor. However, unlike the KitchenAid, this model only offers two slicing thicknesses rather than an assortment of options.

Mixing

Similarly impressive is its performance with pesto. Pieces of herbs were small and uniform, and it wasn’t loud while processing. It was also very quiet while mixing the pie dough using the plastic dough blade. We suggest opting for the metal blade when mixing up dough and the plastic dough blade for kneading, as the plastic dough blade doesn’t quite incorporate the ingredients fully.

Testing Update

Senior Set Stylist Melissa Franco has tested the food processor for several months. She notes that the MagiMix impresses her husband, who was a chef for 13 years.

“We like the sturdiness of the Magimix. It’s a little on the heavy side, but you can tell it’s a quality product, built to last,” she says. “We haven’t even begun to delve into all the accessories and blades, but it’s amazing that it comes with all the attachments. We even used the spatula that came with it when making our Pico recipe.”

Unlike her last food processor, Melissa appreciates how quietly the Magimix operates. Additionally, her husband likes the quiet motor and variety of attachments. “He loves the three different-sized bowls that come with it. That is a game-changer,” she says. “It allowed us to continue with our recipe without stopping to wash or clean the previous bowl.”

She also notes that the storage holder for the accessories and attachments is very convenient, though she wishes it had a latch or snapped closed securely to hold everything in place. As a busy mom who doesn’t want to spend any more time cleaning, she also enjoys the simplicity of cleanup—especially when it comes to wiping away fingerprints.

Overall, the MagiMix impresses with its performance and Melissa finds it easy to operate. “We look forward to using the Magimix a lot more in the future,” she says. The Magimix is definitely a sharp-looking food processor! It’s sleek and modern yet timeless enough to fit in with anyone’s kitchen style.”

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Pros:

• Easy to assemble and use
• Slicing disc and two shredding discs
• Multi-purpose blade, dough blade, dicing kit and French fry disc included
• Chops uniformly
• Rubber circles prevent slips
• Storage caddy included

Cons:

• Fairly tall and difficult to store
• Feeder tube is rather small

FAQ

How to use a MagiMix food processor?

Using the MagiMix food processor is simple—just assemble it, plug it in and touch the “auto” or “pulse” buttons on the front of the motor. To assemble the smaller working bowls, you have to stack them together inside the processor. Place the working bowl and the lid and pivot them counterclockwise to secure them. The stem comes permanently attached to the base. The metal blade has a “flower-like” design that you have to match up to secure it correctly.

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The MagiMix food processor is available on Williams Sonoma. It retails for around $350. While that’s pricey, the food processor will last through years of use. It comes with a generous 30-year guarantee for the motor base and three years for the parts. Additionally, it comes with a motor guarantee certificate. If you have the budget to try this luxe appliance, we consider it a solid investment.

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