Robot Cook Expert Magimix: Test & Reviews

Until today, I had never had the opportunity to use a multi-function cooking robot like the Cook Expert. So I jumped at the chance when Magimix offered me to test it: having a robot that does everything in the kitchen is a bit of a dream, right? Like many of you, I like to enjoy delicious meals throughout the week, but I have to admit, I don't like spending hours preparing them. That's a bit of a problem...

The promises of Robot Cook Expert are particularly tempting: it mixes, grates, minces, beats, cooks while adapting to each recipe... Magimix announces it as the essential partner in the kitchen. It's up to me to make up my own mind! To do this, I made two recipes contained in the book accompanying the robot: a savory dish and a sweet treat. I invite you to discover my test in pictures.

The brand

You probably already know it, I told you about my crush on their Gelato Expert this summer. Magimix is ​​a brand of small household appliances "made in France" that is a hit with cooking enthusiasts. Their products are appreciated for their robustness and reliability (the robot's motor is guaranteed for 30 years).

Le Robot Cook Expert was launched in 2015, it is positioned on the high-end multifunction robot market. It comes in 3 colors - red, black, matt chrome (an important detail to integrate it into the kitchen!). The heart of the robot is its digital screen from which everything is programmed.

Details

I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the main stainless steel bowl, because it is a bit of a force to be reckoned with in the robot market! Its capacity of 3.6 liters is well suited to family quantities.

The accessories supplied with the robot are numerous:

• 3.6 liter thermo tank
• steam basket
• 3 transparent bowls
• mini bowl and mini knife
• white beater
• slicers / shredders
• universal blade
• metal knife
• spatula
• kitchen scale
• book of 300 recipes dedicated to the expert cook
• application for tablet / smartphone (interactive shopping list)

Clearly, there must be space for the robot itself on your work plan (programming base + tank). You also have to think about the storage of the various accessories. Keeping them in a closet nearby is a good compromise.

Test

To carry out my test, I looked through the book provided with the Cook Expert robot. Starters, main courses, desserts, brioches, there is plenty to choose from. For each recipe, the accessory to use and the program (no., temperature, speed) are specified. Very simple and intuitive.

Prepare in advance

I opted for two recipes: one sweet, raisin scones (for teatime!) and the other savory, a plate of polenta with pesto rosso. For both recipes, I used the main bowl (as well as the mini mixer bowl, very practical for the pesto).

The advantage of a robot, and that's where I realized it, is that you pour the ingredients, and then it does the rest! Whether it's for the scone dough (perfectly homogeneous) or for the polenta (cooked in a few minutes) it's very simple. For the pesto rosso, it was the same, everything in the blender and in a few moments you get a creamy pesto as desired.

Result

Verdict? The scones were delicious, their particular texture was very present. Easy to cut also to add whipped cream and homemade jam.

The polenta was also successful, the creamy and very fragrant pesto rosso also had its little success.

Reviews

This type of robot is very useful for those who want a time-saver, in the kitchen while eating healthy. Here, just follow the directions in the book to make delicious recipes. And of the recipes in the book there are 300! You quickly tame the symbols of the book referring to the accessories to use (color pictograms).

Second positive point, the ease of use of the robot and its accessories: we clip, we program, we unclip, and there you have it! Special mention to the finish of the tools in brushed stainless steel (even the spatula) high-end which integrates well in the kitchen.

Concretely, opting for a multifunction robot of this type means choosing a high-end all-in-one product (you no longer need a separate mixer or a whisk since it also beats egg whites).

His price ? around € 1 on Darty / sure Baker / sure Amazon

Indeed, it is an investment to buy, but it deserves to be considered as a central asset of the kitchen. With it you can do almost everything, from breakfast to dinner. For this, it is better to bet on a French brand that has proven itself.

And you, do you already have it?

(article written in collaboration with Magimix)