Hand Blenders: Reviews

For blending soups or whipping up simple smoothies, reviewers recommend the Cuisinart SmartStick CSB-76 immersion blender. The CSB-76 is lightweight, and its one-touch control is easy to operate. Although it runs at a… single speed, reviewers say this hand blender packs enough power to blend thick substances with ease. (One reviewer does claim it was unable to mix chunky pesto, however.) The stainless-steel blending shaft and the 2-cup plastic beaker that comes with the hand blender are both dishwasher-safe. The hand blender is available in three colors: white, red or brushed chrome. The Cuisinart's limited three-year warranty surpasses most other hand blenders.

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Cooks who want to get the most out of their hand blender should consider the well-regarded KitchenAid KHB300. This stick blender comes with a four-piece chopper attachment, a stainless-steel whisk and a large plastic… beaker that includes a lid -- handy for whipping up small batches of salad dressing, tomato sauce or hummus. The 17-inch-long hand blender is immersible in liquids up to an 8-inch depth, perfect for purŽeing soups in the pot. Reviewers say the nine-speed blender works well for most purŽeing and blending tasks, but if you merely want to purŽe soup now and then, you might be better off with an inexpensive model. KitchenAid makes this hand blender in white, black or red. It carries a one-year warranty.

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