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The best mini food processor (is not TikTok-famous)

An illustration of polaroid photos with Cuisinart Core Custom 4-Cup Mini Chopper in them.

Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Michael Murtaugh

The allure of using a single gadget to take care of weeknight dinners is not new. But if you take a quick scroll through your feeds, you might think it’s revolutionary—based on the sheer explosion of content creators making salads in one of these all-in-one choppers.

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Our kitchen experts are currently putting those viral vegetable choppers through our rigorous testing process. Our first impressions are … not great. The full review is coming soon, but we’re pretty skeptical about their durability.

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We’d probably reach for something like this tried-and-true mini food processor instead. Not only is it great at breaking down ingredients, but its compact size also allows it to fit on even the most crowded kitchen counters. And because it’s so small and light, it’s easy to clean. Which we often find makes the difference between a from-scratch Tuesday dinner and a takeout order.

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7 kitchen basics to elevate your meal prep

Nine paring knives we tested for this review laid out diagonally on a wooden cutting board.

Photo: Sarah Kobos

When it comes to cooking in big batches, the right gear can help streamline things. Our favorite prep tools include a kitchen scale for portioning and a lightweight set of mixing bowls.

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Upgrade your Tupperware→

More for at-home dinners

Fridge mats, shelf liners and tea towels rolled up together.

Accessories to keep your fridge clean

No sticky condiment spills here: These three things can help you keep even the grossest parts of your fridge clean.

The best napkins and tablecloths

Nothing makes a simple dinner feel special like a crisp, clean set of linens.

A couple of Libbey Signature Kentfield Estate All-Purpose Wine Glass, depicted in the center of a big blue illustrated picture frame.

Our favorite wine glass is dishwasher-safe

It’s also relatively inexpensive—even though the thinness of the glass and its elegant stem would suggest otherwise.

Plus: These Presidents’ Day deals are still kicking

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Illustration: Dana Davis

Our experts are still seeing a couple of great lingering Presidents’ Day deals on some of our top picks. One we’re particularly excited about? Our favorite reading light, which should help you squeeze in a few chapters before drifting off to snooze-town—without disturbing your bedmate.

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The last of ’em→

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