My top picks include models from Cuisinart, Hamilton Beach, and KitchenAid. Standard food processors are heavy and expensive (that is, if you’re getting a good one). But they’re super useful for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1971, France's Pierre Verdon unveiled "Le Magi-Mix," a domestic machine that was capable of slicing, dicing, and pureeing food in seconds.