Testing the Magimix Cook Expert - a COOKING food processor!
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- This is a long one, but it's worth it - trust me! I test and review every component of the impressive, versatile Magimix Cook Expert - a cooking food processor (!) and make 4 different dishes in it to push it to the limit!
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Some extra features, comments. 1) When in food processor mode you can adjust the speed from 'Auto' to slower. When proving bread, I remove the blade and cover the whole with foil - I also spray this and the bowl with canola spray. Another feature when comparing with other brands is the fact that the magimix uses induction heating and is accurate to 1º increments - this may be important for sous vide.
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Brilliant additions - thank you so much for commenting!!!
Thank you this was a great demo - I am looking at purchasing one so this has really helped me make the decision which is a yes!
That's awesome Dianne, I hope you have TONS of fun and great meals with it, and I am glad I helped you decide! Thank you for your lovely comment :)
Have just purchased the CE and learning about it is certainly fun. Great to find your channel and hopefully you will be doing more on the CE capabilities. I am thrilled to have just made a large batch of Mulberry jam (first harvest from our tree planted 18 months ago). Very easy process and so easy to clean up afterwards. I am inspired to try the bread as I particularly enjoyed watching your demo on this.
Congratulations, hope you are enjoying exploring! Yes, will definitely do more in the future. The jam sounds incredible! Glad you enjoyed the bread stuff, I absolutely love making bread. Making bagels a lot lately and have been using the CE for that too (not the baking part obvs), so might share that soon! Liv x
I would like to make Marmalade. Help please.
I did brown sauce in mine recently. Threw the ingredients in and put it on the cream soup setting and extended it to 45 minutes. It turned out perfectly!
Ooh nice tip! That's really clever. And doing your own brown sauce from scratch is really smart, probably sooo much better than ready made. I'm totally going to do this! Thank you!
@@TheFromScratchBody it is a million times better! I had bought one to try after seeing a recipe for it that was done on the hob and needed to be simmered and watched and checked on periodically. That doesn’t work well in my house as I end up going up and down the stairs too many times, exhausting myself (I have CFS/ME) and hurting my arthritic knee. The bought one was awful. Absolutely vile. I actually ended up throwing it out and I really hate wasting food! Then I thought about using the CE and decided to give it a try as the recipe looked like it would be great and it was! So fruity! The right amount of vinegar, not overwhelming like the bought one. It’s just lovely! I actually have bought more apples to make another batch as I’m nearly through the first one! The only part of the whole process that was a bit difficult was that I water bath canned the jars after I filled them and I haven’t yet found the right size pot to do that so I had water spillage, but the recipe itself was insanely easy. There’s actually probably enough vinegar in there to do the flip it upside down to get it to seal rather than canning it. I wanted to be extra careful as I used erythritol rather than sugar and wasn’t sure if the sugar was partly there to preserve it. Maybe I’ll try flipping it for the next batch. Even if I stick with canning it, it’s going to be a staple in my house now. I’ll happily use that instead of bbq sauce. One more thing made from scratch!
22:07 i watched the bread making and then made a gluten free version and it was excellent !
Omg amazing!! Would love to hear your recipe if you want to share? ♥️♥️
Enjoyed your demonstration. I had the Sage Fast Slow Pro 6L Slow Cooker and later added the Magimix 5200XL. The combination works very well and competes with the Expert.
I look forward to some ideas from your use of the Expert.
Hi John, thank you so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed it! Oh, I have never tried the Sage, but it looks great! I have an Instant Pot (as you may have seen on my channel) and I think these two will compliment each other really well, but there is some overlap for sure - excited to see how I can make the most of every appliance! Keep an eye out for future videos, and let me know if there's anything you want me to try! :)
@@TheFromScratchBody I actually also got the Magimic Gelato Expert ICM. Seems that TCE covers icecream too. Which would mean that one mc for about £1,100 would have equated to 3 mc at about £1,100 Saving of space too. Does the Cook Expert have a Gelato setting?
@@reedygypandme It doesn't have a specific gelato setting, no - unsure exactly how the Gelato Expert works, it looks awesome - but there's a chance you'd be able to achieve something fairly similar in the CE. But that's just my guess, without any experience with the Gelato Expert.
For bread. Look at getting the Dough Blade. Then you can easily do your 1kg loaves
Thank you Stefan! It's actually on its way to me now so will be featured in the next video :)
@@TheFromScratchBody So the next accessory is the XL Steamer then :P
@@StefEBear For sure!! I'll probably acquire all they have by the end, haha!
Re the stuff spilling into the midi bowl when using the mini bowl: you don’t need to have the midi bowl in place when using the mini bowl. Just take it out. For the quantity of food you were processing I would go straight to the main bowl for processing it. The main bowl will finely chop the tiniest quantity eg one chilli and would be ideal for your recipe demo’d here. Thanks for reviewing this great machine.
Hi, thanks for your comment! Yes I mention this in my review of the 4200xl which you can find on my channel; I mainly use the large bowl as it blends the best. Several people have commented that you can take out the midi bowl when using the small; however this doesn’t take care of the spill issue, it then just spills in to the large bowl (more, I find, for some reason!) instead of into the midi… not a huge issue but still something for them to improve!
Okay challenge! Christmas on its way. How would go about roast beef, roast pots, yorkshire, bread sauce, onion gravy, and sprouts? I didnt say turkey. That might be too big?
Ohhhh I love it!! My first ever challenge - let's see what we can do!
@@TheFromScratchBody Just to be very clear you dont have to stick to any one appliance
@@reedygypandme No that’s great - going to try to find the easiest and most enjoyable way to make it all! Thanks again, will be fun 🤩
Hi, this was a great demonstration. Thank you for taking the time to do it. I already have a fairly new Magimix, the 5200XL, and I have been pining for a soup maker too for sometime, but I don’t have the sufficient worktop space for it. Swapping my existing Magimix for this one would solve that problem, as the chopping bowls could be kept in a cupboard instead. This gadget just blew my mind. If I decided to get one, I would have to sell my existing Magimix, but my concern is also the space. Do you know if the base I’d much bigger than the base of the 5200XL? And with the pot on it, how much would it stick out from the dimensions of the 5200XL? Many thanks. I am considering this now.
Hi Tere, thank you so much for watching and I am glad it was helpful for you! I had a 4200XL which I sold when I got this (you may have seen my videos on that one too!), and to be honest I don't really find it takes up much more space on the counter top. The base is slightly bigger than the 4200XL, so maybe more like the base you have now (perhaps a tad deeper, but not very noticeable). I basically keep my CE in exactly the same place I had my 4200XL and it hasn't really made it any more crowded. If you have the extra cupboard space for the plastic bowls, I think this would be a good swap for you, personally. Let me know what you decide on doing! Liv x
Interesting informative!
Thank you!!
Great demo! I was wondering if this would also fully replace a standmixer? Since it does kneading, mixing and whipping. Or would a standmixer still be better for these tasks? We have limited counter space so having an all-in-one option would be amazing.
Thank you so much for watching and for the comment! In my opinion- yes, it can definitely replace a standmixer. I don’t have one and never miss it. If anyone in the comments disagrees, please do share your opinion of course! But I can’t really think of anything a standmixer does that the CE couldn’t do.
Thank you for the demonstration, it was very informative. It seems like there are many functions and very practical machine. Is it possible to use the Cook expert as a sous vide?
Yes, you can sous vide cook in the metal bowl. The temp control is in 1C increments and there is room for maybe three steaks. I’ve cooked two at a time with great success
@@Spender37 Thank you for sharing!! I can't wait to try that!
Thank you for your comment Miriana, so glad you enjoyed the demo! Love that Spender37 has replied below that sous vide can work - such a good question from you and now I can't wait to try it myself :)
I’d love to know how this compares to the Kenwood Cooking Chef please!!
Hi Delphine, so would I!!! If anyone has tried both, do let us know! And Delphine, if Kenwood send me a Cooking Chef I will be sure to test that as comprehensively 😂
I wish they made a non glass top for this. So much easier to wash up. All I want from the thing is: work as a food processor, proof dough or accelerate fermentation and keep emulsions sauces stable, maybe reducing. How long could you reduce a sauce at like 90C in there before it shuts down? Can this be used for sous-vide, is it acurate enough?
Hi, thanks for great questions! It won’t really shut down as you can set any time and temperature you want (and change it as you go). A few people have asked about sous vide and I still haven’t tried it! I will do and let you know!
Hello, thank you for your review. Is there a difference between magimix CE and CE XL? I also heard that magimix is bringing out a bigger stainless steel bowl. Do you know anything about this please? thanks :)
Hi, thanks for your comment! I have not heard about the bigger bowl, but will look into whether there is any info on that! I am not actually aware of a CE XL? I think there’s only the one CE atm (someone correct me if I’ve got that wrong!)… Will try to answer these questions more thoroughly in my follow-up video! Liv x
@@TheFromScratchBody Thank you very much Liv. I am considering buying a CE for Christmas so just doing a bit of research x
@@Shushu3113 I'm really curious to hear what you decide! Will be sharing more CE videos so keep an eye out! xx
Hi
Can I cook the chicken curry totally in the expert, I don’t want to be doing part cooking on the stove and the rest in the expert
Martin
Thank you for your question! Have replied on the other comment ♥️
Hi, could you make any simple Indian dish with cook expert. Thank you.
Definitely great for Indian dishes, curries etc! Maybe I’ll try one soon and do a separate video on it!
Does it able to do thing like a hand mixer? If i need it for a baking need? I want to buy this machine. I just do not know if can do like say a kitchenaid mixer.
It can replace a lot of the work you'd do with a hand mixer - granted I do have a hand mixer as well, but I don't use it very often... What kind of things are you thinking of using it for especially?
I’ve just bought the 4200xl … wish I’d known about this!
Oh no! Wish I'd released it sooner for you, haha! The 4200XL is so awesome though, I had tons of use out of mine until I swapped to this! (Also pretty different prices so that's a consideration too)
@@TheFromScratchBody yes true!! Very happy with it anyway:)
@@polyannamoonbeam Glad to hear it!! Let me know what you make in it :)
Please look at cooking preserves. Jams etc
Deb - I love the way you think! I have just made a batch of blackberry jam in it and it was a huge success so will do a video on that when I get a chance! Thanks for the comment 💕
@@TheFromScratchBodydid you end up making a jam cook expert video at all? I can’t seem to find it on your channel sorry 🙈
@@kasiecadby6429 Nooo I'm so sorry, I haven't done one! I promise I will try to get to it when I can!
Hi
Looking on the app, chicken curry, it says most of the cooking on the stove in a cocotte ? Could you advice
Martin
Hi Martin! Great question. You can definitely do it all in the CE as you can get high temps and fry off the chicken first and then do sauce and add the chicken. People may prefer using the stove but obviously it’s great to be able to do it all in one! I’d say just experiment with it and find a way that works for you. I can have a go too and maybe do a video when I get a chance! 💕
Hi Liv, do you have the ingredients for the bread recipe. I tried to go onto your website but it wouldn't load🤔
Hi, that's weird that you couldn't load the website - seems okay from my side so let me know if you have that problem again! If you check out my video on how to make perfect bread, you will get 3 different recipes at the end of it, this link should send you straight to the end: czcams.com/video/uwwgM-0UlOs/video.html
@@TheFromScratchBody have you heard of a Thermomix? Even though I own the Cook Expert, I decided to get a Thermomix Tm6 as well (definitely a bit crazy of me to have both). Think I prefer this over the Magimix, but there are some things I like better about the CE and some things I like better about the Thermomix. You should check it out , if you haven't already. There seem to be a lot more youtube videos on the Thermomix, so it's a good thing that your showing what the CE can do.
@@philboulton1681 Looking at it now - it looks really interesting! I've never seen one in person or tried it, would certainly be curious to. Similar prices too, so I'm sure people might have a dilemma when deciding which of these two to get! Love that you got both, that is certainly home cooking dedication :) Glad that my run through of the Magimix was helpful!
Dank je wel voor de uitleg. Is dit apparaat geschikt voor vegan only?
Hi, my pleasure! It totally depends what you want to use it for, I eat meat and dairy products myself and have used this for those dishes many times! For example you can see me make chicken dumplings in it in this video: czcams.com/video/Uhzj6ZiniNY/video.html - and in this one I make moules frites: czcams.com/video/TZ5kyvQwIm4/video.html
And there are tons of other things you can do! But for vegans/vegetarians or any other dietary requirements, there is so many possibilities too! ♥️
How energy efficient is the CE? How do you get to go on a course / tutorial ?
Hi Anne! I can't give any exact numbers on energy efficiency, but I do know that it really speeds up a lot of processes for me (when it comes to boiling, steaming, blending etc) compared to doing it in other combined ways in the kitchen (hob/hand mixer for example). So my guess would be it's pretty efficient, but that's just kind of based on my personal estimate!
I don't know much about the courses/tutorials, I know Abinger Cookery School in Surrey and Lincolnshire Cookery School offer Cook Expert courses (if you're in the UK!) and that also gives you a discount on Magimix products after attending. Maybe many others too! Definitely check out this group if you're on Facebook, great community and lots of info on the CE: facebook.com/groups/CookExpertUK
@@TheFromScratchBody Thank you so much. ❤️
what about a cooked mayo
Definitely trying this when I get a chance!
Hi, where did you buy it?
Hi, thanks for watching! I got mine from Magimix directly, if you’re in the UK the best is to buy it online. You can check out the link (and discount code) in the description of my video! ♥️
@@TheFromScratchBody ,
Thank you very much,I like your videos
Did I see it dancing on the bench while blending the soup?
Yes it does blend very vigorously at the end of the creamed soup program!! 😄
My apron is in the wash, so I'll just have to use this Magimix apron....yeah, right If this video isn't a plug for Magimix, I don't know what is.
😂😂😂 I realise that sounds so fake, but it was honestly true (it’s clean and back now, as you’ll see in other videos)! I was pretty excited about changing up my look for the day to be honest 😁 Thank you for watching, Hannah! Magimix doesn’t pay me for any videos and I can say what I want about the products, but as I say, they did gift me the Cook Expert to review.
The temperature goes to 160 stir fry
Yes, this has been addressed in the follow up video! Thanks though ♥️ thank you for watching!
Big question if you haven’t been given this, would you have put your hand in your pocket and paid the £1000 for it. I love them just think it’s overpriced compared other things on the market.
That is definitely a worthy question! You reaaaally need to know you’ll be using something a lot and it being very helpful to you for that price!
Very cruel, eating the gyozas in front of us.
Yes that was unnecessarily evil, I'm so sorry 😅