CFP-9

We got a Cuisinart 9-cup food processor as an engagement present from my wife's aunt almost 20 years ago. It *just now* broke due to dropping it - a plastic piece broke, and I could not find a replacement part (I did not look too hard, as I wanted the 14-cup). Otherwise, it could probably go another 20. It was a beast. Every time I used it, I was reminded of the giver for a second, and was grateful for such a great gift (she passed not long after our wedding). I have given a couple as gifts for that reason, so that is my recommendation.

I've got the 9-cup Cuisinart and my secret for smaller amounts is to have a smaller beater food processor that I end up using more often than the Cuisinart lol

A robo coup lol. Best investment I've made but i work in hospitality so it pays for itself. Also easy to clean and can take an absolute thrashing. FYI, This is the company that made the original Cuisinart food processors back in the day.

Don't really use blenders much. I do have a 1200 watt Ninja that I got @ Costco that works pretty well, when I need a blender I bought an All-Clad cordless immersion blender a couple of years ago because it was pretty cheap (\~$50). I got it because I have no power outlets near my stove, so a cordless one was in order As far as food processors go, get a classic style Cuisinart. Accept no substitutes. I bought one about 30 years ago, and I still have it. I've purchased others, and actually got my holy grail, which was a DLC-X, which is the 20-cup one that was actually rated for residential as well as commercial use. It is an absolute beast. They still make a 14-cup one w/ a stainless skin, in the style from the 80's. It's \~$200, which is what I paid for my 11-cup one 30 years ago!