BLACK+DECKER Handiprep Express, Immersion Blender, Chopper, Whisk, White, HB5500W Reviews

Okay so first I want to make sure everyone knows how GREAT this product is because of the several attachments and capabilities it possesses!! I first got his for the immersion blender but soon used it for everything! The mixer attatchment is PERFECT, whether you're makin a batter or sauce mix it does SUCH a great job especially because the actual power attatchment has the speed settings! I'm not kidding when I say it works super speedy either! I am a stay at home mom and I use the smaller food processor to make baby food and the potato masher to purée it to PERFECTION as well!! My sons food could NEVER have turned out this smooth with a blender and this handiprep is just that, HANDY! It makes food prep a breeze! My five year old son can even help with mixing because of it's light weight and compact size! Clean up is easy as well, everything easily unlatches from each other and rinses out great as well as cleans up easily in the washer! I don't use any of my normal hand held utensils anymore as this handiprep does it 100x better and SO quickly! Would recommend to everyone who sets foot in a kitchen!

I was a little hesitant to buy this, I was afraid it would not have the power. Boy was I wrong! I love everything about it. Very useful and versatile with all the attachments. I would recommend this definitely...

The Black & Decker Handheld Immersion Blender & Food Processor is one of my new favorite kitchen gadgets. I love that it replaces the need for six different appliances and stores easily on a compact storage base that keeps the attachments in one place. It has a 300-watt motor base that powers each different attachment. The speed is adjusted by using the dial. It comes with the following attachments potato masher, immersion blender, hand mixer, food process and mini chopper. I love that it has a 5-cup bowl which comes with a slicing or shredding disk, as well as, an S-blade, and an emulsifying disk. I used the mini chopper to chop roasted peanuts that were going on the top of some homemade cupcakes. I loved how it made the nuts the perfect size. My family LOVES coleslaw and this Black & Decker Food Processor made the cabbage exactly like we like it, shredded fine and in small pieces. I used the immersion blender recently to blend potato soup, boy was it a breeze. I am in absolute love with this product. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a multifunction kitchen tool. This would make a perfect housewarming or shower gift.

This looks so expensive and professional that I don't mind leaving it out on my countertop. The base really keeps the set looking tidy instead of messy. It comes with a recipe book and I highly enjoyed reading it, I'm planning to make some of the recipes soon. I can't wait to break out all the gadgets when I prepare Christmas dinner, it will make everything so much easier. I hate chopping things like garlic onions, so this is just what I need. The mixer was great for making brownies. When I first got the package in the mail, I was a little overwhelmed by all the items included, but when you sit down and read the instructions, it doesn't seem as challenging. I was sure I wouldn't really need to use all that was in the box, but I was wrong. I plan to make several dishes that will use each piece. The immersion blender is fantastic. I made some protein smoothies in a big pitcher, it was a lot better than using a regular blender because all I had to wash was the pitcher. I would recommend this product whether you are cooking a large meal or a small meal, it helps a lot with the prep work.

Black and Decker knocked it out of the park with this one. With this 6 in 1 kitchen tool, you can achieve just about every task you set out to accomplish. Need those potatoes mashed? This thing can do it. Need to whisk those eggs? Check! Want to chop nuts, vegetable, and more? The mini chopper is perfect for it. Do you hate shredding or slicing blocks of cheese, but love sliced or shredded cheese? This bad boy can do that too! It comes with a slicing/shredding disk. This is unheard of! It comes with a five cup work bowl to catch the cheese in. No more bloody knuckles. And last, not but least, it is also an immersion blender, and has a 16oz measuring jar that can be used with it, so there's less dishes to mess up while making some of your favorite creations. The BEST part is the compact storage base that houses all of the different attachments, minus the five cup bowl. If you were to buy all of these components separately, there's no telling how much space would be taken up in your cabinets or on your counters, but with this all in one, you don't have worry about that because it replaces so many others. To drive all of these components is a 300 watt handheld base. You can attach and detach each component separately and use when needed. There is a speed dial located at the top of this base that helps control speed. It packs quite the power and fits nicely in the hand. The only thing that would make this setup better would be to make it cordless. Also included is a user's guide and recipe book. Both are in the same book. It shows you how to properly use it and at what speeds, as well as care and cleaning. And there are recipes for mayo, salsa, whipped cream, etc. Buy this! You won't be disappointed.

I've been wanting an immersion blender for years. Never could justify buying yet another kitchen gadget that was, more or less, a "one trick pony." Had NO idea how much stick blenders had evolved until I saw this Black & Decker Handheld Immersion Blender & Food Processor! Couldn't wait to give it a try! It's fabulous! Does everything as described in the product description above. But I have to tell you one of my very favorite features that's not in the product description. If you're like me and you regularly use a food processor, you've undoubtedly noticed a frustrating design flaw in every food processor on the market.... something I've been grumbling about for years. They all have these little nooks and crannies in the lid that food gets lodged in, particularly cheeses, making them a major pain to clean. Not so with the food processor attachment included with this Black & Decker! Smooth lid with no annoying, food-jamming nooks and crannies, and clean up is a breeze! I used it to slice and grate lots of different vegetables for a loaded Oriental soup, and it quickly did a perfect job. The tray that holds all the attachments for storage is also well designed in that you give each attachment a slight twist and it's locked on to the tray making it easy to move from counter to cupboard without worrying of anything falling off. I noticed two very minor difficulties with the product, but they might not be a problem for everyone, so I'm not deducting any stars from my rating. The power button (a rocker button) is flush with the immersion stick and, because I have very long fingernails, it was difficult for me to depress. My fingernail got in the way. And the food processor lid is very tight and a challenge for me to screw on and off. But my age and arthritis probably had something to do with that. This would make an excellent wedding gift as it's many appliances in one affordable package. Love it!

I like this gadget quite a bit. It does everything it says it would and it's very powerful. Everything runs off of one handheld motor. Very easy to attach it to the different tools and it has 8 speeds. Don't like that it only works when the button is held down. The immersion tools - blender, whisk and potato masher - work great. The measuring/mixing cup (16 oz/ 500 ml) is thick and good for small amounts of smoothies, etc. Both the small chopper (22 oz/ 600 ml) and the food processor (40 oz/ 1250 ml) are pretty nice. They both have a rubber base that I figured out also doubles as a lid. Good, solid blades. I like the chopper for making a little salsa, very easy to use. The processor makes very uniform slices or shreds. It purees softer foods as well. I like the funnel on the feeder. What I did not like is that it's very cumbersome to hold the button on the motor (which faces towards the inside) and feed it at the same time. Everything but the processor fits nicely on the base (8 in x 11 in), the pieces screw right on. It was all easy to figure out, and I haven't had much experience with these kinds of items. It comes with a great color recipe book that has the basics - you have got to try homemade mayonnaise! So...it has a couple flaws, but I like it and use it all the time. It seems very durable so far. I would give it as a gift.

The Black & Decker Hand held Immersion Blender & Food Processor is awesome. I received this just before Thanksgiving and it sure came in handy. It was easy to put together and it was easy to use.It comes with an instruction booklet, a really nice recipe booklet, and a quick start guide. Their are six different appliances, an Immersion Blender,Potato Masher,Whisk,Food Processor,Emulsifying Disk,and a Mini Chopper. Every appliance got put to use in preparing my Thanksgiving meal. I used the Immersion Blender to make some homemade tomato soup. I used the Potato Masher to mash my sweet potatoes into creamy deliciousness. I used the Emulsifying Disk to create a really fresh tasting salad dressing. I used the Mini Chopper to chop veggies to add into my potato salad. I used the Food Processor to chop up an blend my ingredients for deviled eggs. This 6-in1 appliance made my food preparations effortless and when I was done it was easy to clean and store away. I wish I could have had this along time ago it made the huge task of cooking Thanksgiving dinner a whole lot easier. Now I use for it for my every day cooking, the Whisk for breakfast eggs, the Mini Chopper for homemade salsa ect. This would make a great gift for any one who loves to cook or really enjoys effortless meal prep.

Black + Decker Handiprep Express is a very versatile appliance,combining 6 different food preparation in one compact system.The Black+Decker Handiprep Express comes with a quick start guide and a user and care book, a book with over 25 delicious recipes using all the attachment that come with the system. The Black+Decker Handiprep Express is so easy to clean most parts can be washed in the dishwasher. Storage of the processor is done with a storage base that allows each attachment to be locked into place The Handiprep Express is big enough to handle you next big party but small enough to store on your counter for daily use.I was impressed with the power and ease it processed a variety of foods.I use my Handiprep Express almost daily since it arrived and would recommend this product to anyone looking for a easy to use,easy to clean,easy to store and the price is easy on the budget... It does not tell you in the instructions but when removing the top of the processor apply downward pressure lightly to get it to turn and release.

1st I wanted to state that this would be a great gift for newlyweds or anyone started out on their own because it has just about anything you'll need. Including the items listed above they also include a Recipe booklet with about 25 or more recipes, an Instruction Booklet which also has a diagram that states what each item is, and a small Quick Start Guide. One handy thing that is nice to have is the Compact Storage Base to store all the items (except for the Food Processor) and it has a place to put the metal plug part. Plus the Food Processor and the Mini Chopper have non-slip removable bases. I used the Immersion Blender & the Measuring Jar to mix my protein drink. I found out very quickly how much suction this blender has and I was raising the blender & just pulsing. Because of this power, I am certain the food processor is going to work very well and plan to use it to chop the carrots tomorrow. And then I'll need to make mashed cauliflower – the ideas are endless! Also I used the mini chopper to chop green onions that I wanted to freeze and have ready to add to various dishes. I found out that just pulsing a few times was all that was needed and got the pieces much smaller than I usually get when I chop with a knife therefore I will definitely use this mini chopper for green onions and other small quantities of produce and nuts I want to chop. (picture attached) The only con: I wish they had created an area to wrap the electric cord around the storage base but right now I'm just wrapping it around the motor base & putting the metal plug into the 2 holes provided on the base.