We reach for the blender or food processor almost every day, and both appliances make life much easier for home (and professional!) cooks.

A food processor that can handle 14 cups is the most common size, but you can easily get down to 8-cup capacity. You can even find mini food processors for whipping up smaller batches.

Experts explain the difference between two similar-seeming countertop appliances: blenders and food processors.

The food processor and blender are similar appliances that help get your delicious recipes to the table faster. But they're designed for different tasks.

Experts explain the difference between two similar-seeming countertop appliances: blenders and food processors.

Blender vs. food processor—do you really need both? The experts at Consumer Reports help you decide which small kitchen appliance is best.

Some kitchen gadgets just take up space on the counter without getting used, but not blenders and food processors. We reach for the blender or food processor almost every day, and both appliances make ...

However, there is a big difference between the two. Mainly, blenders are ideal for whipping up thin or liquid foods like smoothies and sauces, while food processors, which have a lot of power, are ...

Lastly, since blender jars are generally made of glass, you can safely blend hot things, like soup, in them, which you wouldn’t want to do in a plastic food processor.

Lastly, since blender jars are generally made of glass, you can safely blend hot things, like soup, in them, which you wouldn’t want to do in a plastic food processor.