{"productId":"prod_293","slug":"cuisinart-sm-55-5-5-qt-stand-mixer","reviews":[{"productId":"prod_293","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9HR","author":"Richard S.","rating":2,"text":"Maybe I'm missing something, but...... Ok, I'm a little confused as to what to do with this product.  When I ordered it, I was under the impression it had seperate heat settings for each of the compartments.  It doesn't.  Apparently, the smaller compartment is used for \"side dishes\" that cook for the same time and at the same termperature as the food you put in the larger compartment.  When you prepare soups, roasts or stews, you can use the smaller compartment for the vegetables, which tend to cook differently than meats.  Who wants to cook these seperately...I'm no Emeril, but wouldn't you want to cook everything together to blend the flavors? And the instruction booklet specifies that, under penalty of death, YOU MUST USE THE CROCKPOT WITH BOTH COMPARTMENTS FILLED!  Wonderful.The crockpot itself seems to be sturdy as befits a Rival product, and I'm sure it cooks evenly and consistently, but I found the recipe guide that came with it very scanty (IMO).So, like I said, maybe I'm missing something here, but I find the idea of a \"duet\" crock pot to be little more than an expensive gimmick.","date":"2026-02-21","sentiment":"negative"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9HR","author":"frang88","rating":3,"text":"Manufacturer's Customer Service Leaves a Lot to Be Desired. The divided dish cooker would be a great product if the manufacturer would be willing to provide some recipes for how to use it.The model I purchased actually came with a 6-quart crock, and the divided dish was included as a bonus.  The cookbook that came along with it had plenty of recipes for the big crock but not a single suggestion for the divided crock.  So I visited their website to see if perhaps some companion recipes could be found there.  No luck.I then e-mailed their customer service department TWICE to request recipes, mentioning that I had looked at their website and did not find what I was looking for.  Both times I was told to go look at the website for recipes.One of the representatives actually claimed that there were lots of recipes for side dishes on the website.  Well, there are none.  She also suggested that I purchase any of the cookbooks from their e-store.  Yeah right.  I should take her advice and spend some more money when she couldn't even give me correct information about the recipes on their own website.  It was disappointing that their customer service people couldn't do any better than that.So, be warned if you buy this product.  If you are comfortable inventing combinations of foods on your own to cook in the divided dish, more power to you - I have no complaint about the product itself.  But I would have been vastly more satisfied, had the manufacturer only gone the extra mile and offered some suggestions of companion recipes to get me started, so I'd have a sense of quantities and cooking times.  And their customer service left a lot to be desired.","date":"2026-02-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004S9HR","author":"Rheumor","rating":4,"text":"I Like It.. It's a reliable performer. It is well made and attractive, with a very sturdy lid that stays in place. Temps are evenly maintained, and each compartment can be set for a different temp. My only disappointment is that it gets very warm on the outside, enough to cause a burn.","date":"2026-02-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@debbiecooper3125","rating":null,"text":"I have had mine for several years and absolutely love it! I make double loaves all the time with out a problem.  The only con I have is that it tends to \"walk\" on the counter so I put a damp tea towel underneath and don't leave it at all when kneading bread.  For cookie dough etc.. it is a a workhorse and it makes great cake batter.","date":"2019-12-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@kenbaskin803","rating":null,"text":"Through a set of very unique circumstances I was able to purchase this stand mixer at Sears for $89 back in 2012. My wife loves it","date":"2021-07-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@jeffreydonaldson7423","rating":null,"text":"Now if the fold button would fold my laundry aferward, that would be awesome. I will just keep my kitchen aid Ultra Plus. Nice review Amy,","date":"2017-08-26","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@derekwebster8442","rating":null,"text":"Just a heads up, this mixer is $269.00 at Home Depot. Everywhere else it's in the $400+ range.  :)","date":"2018-12-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@biggs1303","rating":null,"text":"So glad to know I made the right choice in my Kitchen Aid!","date":"2016-07-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@marie-roserizk8575","rating":null,"text":"Thank you Amy for the instructions I have one only I want to now how to change the accessories","date":"2020-11-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@inka3118","rating":null,"text":"The dough looks amazing. Great video, Amy.","date":"2016-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@TressasSouthernHomeCooking","rating":null,"text":"Great review, very informative!!  Thank you!","date":"2016-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@rahelmoore5495","rating":null,"text":"I have the 7 quart 1000 watt Cuisinart mixer.  I absolutely love it!  I have had it since 2008.  I love the fold feature especially when I am adding the flour.  It prevents it from flying everywhere.  I have noticed that Cuisinart discontinued the 7 quart size and I hope that they bring it back.  If mine ever breaks I wouldn't really want to go smaller than 7qt.","date":"2022-11-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@tinacarey5720","rating":null,"text":"Great review, nice of your friend to let you borrow their machine.  I still love my KitchenAid!  Great video guys, thanks!","date":"2016-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@joclouti","rating":null,"text":"I bought mine 8 years ago in case my KitchenAid broke and of course the KitchenAid never broke so I never used it. Lost all the papers so thanks for the review. I had no clue how to open it","date":"2024-10-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@IAMRozeBorg","rating":null,"text":"Hi Amy...love your test kitchen...learning a lot. Just want to let you know that Cuisinart have come out with a newer model of this mixer. I'm getting mine this week.I really don't care for the burnished beaters of the KitchenAid and the fact the motor went out on mine after using it for just a month.","date":"2019-02-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@ARIZZANN","rating":null,"text":"hi Amy need to know about this cuisinat model,Cuisinart SM-50 BK Stand Mixer  5.5-Quart 500-Watt Stainless Steel Bowl , it was a present for the lady of the house, but you have no review on this model, and we don't know nothing  on this machines ,..please help!! thanks","date":"2019-10-02","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@ritawood9980","rating":null,"text":"Great video .  Very informative.  Thankyou","date":"2016-07-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@saidabousalhih8760","rating":null,"text":"Can you please do a video on a tefal masterchef gourmet","date":"2018-09-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=jv3dQEfAAWU","author":"@pamelarickey2226","rating":null,"text":"Amy, I enjoyed this review and others that you have done. Thank you. I hadn't thought about the whipped cream taking slightly longer to start up, but I think you are probably right. I got my Cuisinart right before Christmas of 2009 when the 50 year old +/- Sunbeam mixer I inherited from my mother gave up the ghost just as I was making whipped cream for Christmas dinner. My husband rushed out and came back with the Cuisinart, which he knew I had been researching. So we had whipped cream for the pies, and it also breezed through the large batch of mashed potatoes. One thing I can say with certainty is that it shines when doing large batches of anything, so I have to respectfully say that I think you short changed it in that regard. I had debated on getting the 1,000 watt,  7 quart Cuisinart, for making large cookie batches but it turned out there was no need to spend the extra money.  This one can handle mixing  enough for 12 dozen medium sized chocolate chip cookies in one batch. It is a pretty stiff batter. After I get the batter mixed, I use the fold feature to fold in the chocolate chips.  (Hint: put the chocolate chips in the freezer as soon as you start the recipe. That way, th","date":"2018-06-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=sD3912qlu-w","author":"@momole101","rating":null,"text":"Title said, Mixer for Bread Dough,\" and you showed frosting!  Deceptive.  How does the mixer work with stiff dough?","date":"2024-09-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=EyRfI63lYTM","author":"@mystandmixer2838","rating":null,"text":"Cuisinart SM-55BC 5-1/2-Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer, Brushed Chrome (Renewed)\r\n✅For More Info, Reviews & Prices 👉https://amzn.to/3rrS4Ze","date":"2020-09-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xBIeJ8f0gU","author":"@Dell0304-fanchannel","rating":null,"text":"My Parents bought me one of these for Christmas in blue.","date":"2024-01-14","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xBIeJ8f0gU","author":"@MrClay-ip3bn","rating":null,"text":"Thanks for the thorough video! The KitchenAid 7 q was about to buy doesn't tell you that they switched to a lesser quality 500 watt AC motor instead of the 1.3 hp DC motor, and sell it for the same price! The 500 w motor is The same as in the Cuisinart, which is half the price!","date":"2026-01-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xBIeJ8f0gU","author":"@SFbayKID","rating":null,"text":"they have updated Digital of this came out on 2021 & I just bought  for $210..this is older rotary version 2017 model  is like right now for $20 cheaper in Amazon!","date":"2024-01-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_293","source":"YouTube","sourceUrl":"https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xBIeJ8f0gU","author":"@kathysneed5574","rating":null,"text":"The mixer does not mix well. It doesn’t fully pull mix from the bottom. It doesn’t mix to very smooth. But it’s cute. I never had this problem with my old sunbeam mixer that I had for years.","date":"2024-11-28","sentiment":"neutral"}],"total":25}