Salad chef® is designed to perfectly emulsify ingredients to prepare delicious salad dressings effortlessly. Simply pour the ingredients into the carafe, push down to activate the battery powered salad chef® and watch as the ingredients quickly become a tasty salad dressing. There are four recipes on the carafe and an interactive recipe book with additional recipes. Includes an airtight stopper to retain dressing freshness. This mixer has a unique push-down mechanism for easy ergonomic use, non skid base that holds the carafe in place while in use, and a comfortable soft touch santoprene top.