Cuisinart - Custom 14-Cup Food Processor DFP-14BCNY

You are not going to be saving much space by going with a Vitamix food processor attachment. It takes about the same space as the Cuisinart custom food processor. (The Vitamix fpa takes a little less space, but not by much, especially if you buy additional slicing blades). The good thing about the Vitamix fpa is it does a high amount of liquid mixing(I believe about 12 cups, but read the manual), while the Cuisinart one does only 3 cups of liquid mixing. And the Cuisinart custom 14 cup comes with only 2 slicing blades, they are not reversible or adjustable, so if you need more blades, it'll take up more space. You can buy more blades from the Cuisinart website, but if you buy all of them at regular price, the price does get close to the Breville option. Also, the safety mechanism on the Vitamix can trap water from the cleaning process, so if that's a concern, be mindful about it. (If you shake the water out, and let it air dry, it does disappear, but takes over a day in a normal room for those small water droplets to fully evaporate out. The Cuisinart will also trap some water in its safety mechanism, but it has a bigger air vent/gap for the water to evaporate, so they evaporate out a bit faster. It probably doesn't matter to you on a train, but the Vitamix fpa is a bit louder than the Cuisinart custom 14cup food processor. If you are frequently using the Vitamix blender and mixing a thick solution close to the full 2.0L, I would say get another food processor instead of the Vitamix food processor attachment. In my home cooking, I've had the motor base (A3500) overheat if I am mixing thick solution at the full 2.0L mark and then it could take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour for the motor to cool down enough for you to safely finish mixing again. So, if that were to happen in a commercial kitchen, you'd be out of a blender and out of a food processor for that duration with the Vitamix fpa option. If you're in a country with a good return policy, and are okay spending money, Breville makes one of the best food processor (never personally used it). However, with their additional attachments, it can get expensive. And the attachments do end up taking physical space. With a commercial kitchen setting, know that you might not be entitled to a full 10 year or 3 year warranty (at least in North America) if you tell them you use it in a commercial kitchen. As for the other comment, about a food processor that does multiple speed, I don't know any high end consumer grade food processor that offers multiple speed. (And I have 0 knowledge about commercial kitchen products). Cuisinart does make a few versions of the food processor, but I am Specifically talking about their custom 14 cup food processor that they have been selling for multiple decades now. Newer models come with more attachments, but you'll have to check their reviews to see how they hold up.

Robot Coupe. Real professional grade machine. Second place, a Cuisinart Custom 14.

2nd is newer and smaller. The first one is now known as a Custom 14. But it's older than that and likely better built. Plus it's less money.

To tell the truth, I rarely use the upright jar blender. Mostly i use an immersion blender. But I'm not a smoothie person. Get the 14 cup Cuisinart food processor. That's going to take most of the budget.

I have the Cuisinart Brushed Stainless and Black Series Custom 14 Cup. It's great. It only has two buttons: on and pulse. The safety features on the lid are a little bit fiddly, and that can be annoying, but it does a great job of chopping, grating, pureeing, etc.

Magimix or Breville make the best 14-16 cup models money can buy imo. You hear the Cuisinart Custom 14 recommended a ton as well and, while its still good, it’s a marked step down in just about every way, but it does tend to be a lot cheaper, so that’s a good option for bang for your buck.

You shouldn’t try to use one machine for both. They’re different. The Magimix is great and seems much more suited to your needs though if you’re going large batches of prep. A 7 cup food processor really does not go far and KA is not known for their food processors. If you want something cheaper than the Magimix, I’d recommend the Cuisinart Custom 14. It’s a step down, but a good value I guess I’m confused how you’re making your daily smoothies rn if you don’t have a blender.

A large, high power food processor (like a Cuisinart Custom 14, Magimix, etc) does a very good job kneading doughs under many conditions, but it’s not a complete replacement for a mixer because it’s not great at things like batter, whipping eggs, etc. Of course, a food processor is your best bet for stuff like hummus. If you don’t have the space or budget for both a food processor and a stand mixer, you can do a food processor plus a *hand* mixer instead for a lot less money and minimal tradeoffs in terms of capabilities.

Magimixes are great (my mom’s Cuisinart Custom 14 feels like a poorly designed toy compared to it) and come with a smaller bowl insert. Certainly doesn’t take up less space than the Cuisinart though. imo big food processors are the only ones worth having though.

This is really the only answer. Those paddle buttons are amazing. There is a reason this machine hasn't changed much over the decades.

YES! Get the Cuisinart 14 cup. This one -- DFP-14BCNY I know it's a favorite from ATK. I love mine and use it all the time. Also, not all cuisinarts are the same. My friends have different model which I think is garbage in comparison to this classic. Helen Rennie has a great video on this. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE)

Oh my... most inexpensive FPs are garbage. I would seriously save up for the Cuisinart DFP-14BCN which unfortunately will run over $200. I just saw a used one on Ebay for $130 with shipping which is a great deal. This has always been America's Test Kitchen's favorite. It's a true workhorse and worth every penny. If that's out of the question, and you're primarily using it for nut butters, perhaps try a nutribullet. My parent's had one and it was impressively powerful. Super small though.

The cuisinart 14 cup (DFP-14BCNY) is consistently on the top of ATK's rating. I love it and use it all the time.

I don't know about the anniversary model, but the custom 14 cup / DFP-14BCNY is awesome. I know it's America's Test Kitchen's favorite. I use it all the time for everything from grinding meat, chopping for mirepoix, and making pizza dough. My friend has a different model of cuisinart and I hated it - same complaint you had. Not sure if it's an elemental or not. You might find this video useful. I love Helen Rennie's channel and it's her take on this. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuvIS1xCYE)

I also have this model. Something like 4 years ago I damaged the motor a little trying to knead a bagel dough without halving the recipe. Despite that, it's still my go-to tool for pizza dough. My point is that they are strong enough that even mildly hurt they still work well. You MAY need to replace the carafe someday, which can be pricey. But it's not hard to find

Breville makes one, and Vitamix makes an attachment for their blender. However, the 12/14 cup Cuisinart utilitarian model is the gold standard. [https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCNY-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01AXM4WV2?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCNY-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01AXM4WV2?th=1) I think it looks fine, but looks are subjective. It honestly doesn't sit on the counter that much, as it isn't use frequently enough.

I have this one from my mom when decided she didn’t want this version she got for her wedding in the 80s and the extra cutting discs https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html And then she decided she wanted the machine again and bought the same one.

I think [this one](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?gQT=1) (or something very similar to it) has lasted me over a decade. It's dead simple, just two buttons (spin and pulse), and a powerful motor. No "programs" or anything.

The 14 cup Cuisinart is a workhorse. It will do all those jobs you listed. For small amounts of slicing and dicing, I find it easier to just use my knife. I don't put the container/blade in the dishwasher and it's a bit of a pain to wash so I only use it when it's worth the bother.

I recommend the Custom 14 cup Cuisinart (DFP-14BCNY). That thing is built like a tank.

Yes, this. There is no better consumer grade machine.

You know, it's honestly just as fast to use a kni- Kidding, lol. I love my [Cuisinart 14-cup food processor](https://a.co/d/5XxQxW5). I use it to make salsa, toum (garlic sauce), marinades, dressings, etc. It also comes with 2 shredding attachments, one that I don't really use, and one that I use for cheese aaaaall the time. Makes prepping 3 pounds of cheese for Thanksgiving Mac n cheese a total breeze. The little chute at the top also has a pinhole for drizzling oils at a slow and steady rate to make emulsion. Idk if it'll meet all your needs, but I am very happy with mine and have had it for just over a year. EDIT: just saw you said minimal plastic, and the one I recommended is pretty much mostly plastic, my bad on that. Still a great food processor though!

Cuisinart is the standard. I have a 14 cup model from a decade ago and it's still going strong. I've picked up the 2mm slicing blade to supplement the 4mm and shredder that comes with it. My only real complaint is that it's either on or off, there's no speeds in between. So I don't use it to shred cheeses or harder vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower, I damaged the disc mounting spot when I did), and I don't use it to slice firmer things either. It does a great job with veg about as hard as zucchini or cucumbers. The three items you listed are sliced easily with a food processor. It also does a great job making sauces and dips. I've been making peanut butter with my food processor and it turns out better than any other PB. I use a 16 ounce jar of Planter's Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts and a few teaspoons of Planter's Peanut oil to get it to my desired consistency. I don't need to add any salt since the dry roasted peanuts are salty enough already.

I've got a mini food processor. I think it can only hand about 1 cup. It's a Black and Decker Handy Chopper Plus. I also have a mini food processor attachment for my ancient Oster blender. Either one is great for light duty mixing like pesto or small amounts of looser hummus. For tougher jobs like making peanut butter, I reach for my 14 cup Cuisinart. A mini food processor is the kind of thing to look for at thrift stores. You can likely find one for under $5, but even a new one is under $50. The only one that Consumer Reports gave a CR Recommended rating to is the Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1004 but it only gets a 64/100. The Cuisinart one you are considering gets a 50/100 rating.

Cuisinart is one of the best, when you buy their best. You want this one. Very powerful. [https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html)

That’s what I got when we married in 94. Still going strong.

Cuisinart custom-14 is the classic and you definitely can’t go wrong. You might still be able to snag the anniversary colour which while unnecessary and more expensive, is delightful. It doesn’t come with too many parts, which to me is a plus. It’s a great size and super easy to use. Also I’m not sure how standard this is but it’s very safe. Can’t run it without all the lid parts secured. Great if the kid wants to start helping in the future. (This might be all processors though, I don’t know) the blade container you can buy is gratuitous but I find it really handy and a safe way to store the blades.

Cuisinart Custom 14, or if you have money to spare, Breville Sous Chef. Both come highly recommended by Serious Eats, ATK, as well as Wirecutter. Not very often that all 3 publication are in complete agreement, I find. I have the Cuisinart and it does everything I need, but doesn't come with as many bells and whistles (though you can buy extra parts if you want). I prefer this over getting a big expensive package with all the bells and whistles and inevitably having to store some parts I never use.

The Cuisinart Custom 14 is highly rated and I bought a new one last Christmas for a family member for under $150 on sale and using multiple online coupons from Kohls. I have the Cuisinart Core Custom 13 cup that I bought for under $150 at Costco last fall. It came with a small accessory bowl that would be a good size for small amounts of baby food. I think either processor would be a good choice based on many reviews and my limited experience. Maybe sales will pick back up around Mother’s Day? As for BIFL, my grandmother had one of the previous versions of a Custom 14 and it lasted decades and has been passed on to another family member. It won’t process meat in a way that I think would be wanted, but if you wanted a great puree for your baby and to make soups with garden produce, the Vitamix 5200 is excellent. Expensive, but you can save money on a purchase from Vitamix by signing up for their newsletter and can receive sale notifications. There are probably many ways/places to buy and save money, but I’ve only seen a few major sales listed. I’ve had mine for over a decade and am very happy with it.

My grandmother’s 14-cup has just now been passed down to one of the grandkids. The machine might be older than the grandkid.

The most recommended food processor is this one: [https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html) The controls are the simple paddle/levers in the front. Like you noted, the motor is 720 watts, which is less than the die cast, but I haven’t done a use comparison. Watts are just how much energy is pulled, not how efficient a machine is in using them. Push button controls have a tendency to become less sensitive over time, shortening the usefulness of the machine. I think Cuisinart prints the letters on the underside of the top button coating though, so at least that shouldn’t wear down like less expensive brands’ models.

Cuisinart 14C food processor. I have used it for years now, and i usually use it several times a week. Still going strong. It’s amazing for all kinds of stuff. I love it for making doughs too. Makes it so fast to whip up pizza dough or pie crust which is normally kind of a pain I know 14c seems huge but trust me it’s not that big in terms of counter space and you won’t be able to use smaller sizes for heavy duty stuff like making dough. Recipes for dough that involve a food processor are pretty much always made with this larger size processor in mind. I do have a teeny tiny mini cuisinart processor that i mostly just use for mincing garlic if I’m not already using my big one. Get a few different blades for slicing sizes. So worth it. Prepping veggies for a soup or whatever used to take forever now it takes a few minutes

Yeah it’s actually got a fairly small foot print. It’s easily my most used small kitchen appliance

It’s most definitely the 200 pound one, I’m on mobile but in the US it costs $250 https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html

Have been using this one for over 6 years: [https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?srsltid=AfmBOopSWc8IFhBBeMpKMPGft785vnvi56Em6JfEXvcKN15FprPzK31B](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?srsltid=AfmBOopSWc8IFhBBeMpKMPGft785vnvi56Em6JfEXvcKN15FprPzK31B)

I've been selling household kitchen equipment for about 10 years. Long-term, Cuisinart food processor motors tend to last and they usually keep replacement parts available. If you can find something similar to the Cuisinart Custom (14-Cup) I'd recommend that. Second choice would be a Breville/Sage. Kenwood is fantastic, but depending on which country you're from, they've reduced their options/parts availability a lot in the last few years.

I love my Cuisinart 14-Cup DFP-14BCNY food processor.

You should probably specify a budget. I have a vitamix, at least 15 years old now, and love it. It can blend anything and if the blending gets too hot, it kicks in a safety switch that turns it off. Probably what gives it its longevity. But it’s a $500 blender. I like my Cuisinart 14 cup. Also quite expensive at $250. But I cook every meal at home. I use the blender every day and I use the food processor every time I meal prep, at least once a week. Edit: I looked up the wattage. The food processor I use is 750 watts. The vitamix is about 1500.

Agreed. My 14 cup is going on 23 years old. It's not even that hard to clean compared to some others. And it's never once jumped around on the counter while being used, I'd wait for the 14 cup sale also.

I've been using the 14-cup Cuisinart for a few years now and I do have issues with smaller batches of things. Sometimes it will just fling everything onto the sides and it never makes its way back to the blades, which is really annoying. No matter how much I scrape, it just flings it all onto the sides. I think being able to start at the lowest speed and work my way up would be helpful in this case. I have learned to use my food processor attachment that came with my immersion blender instead for these smaller batches. It's great for normal/larger batches though, and I don't see any need for a speed adjustment in this case.

Cuisinart 14 cup. Nice capacity and the short pulse allows for good texture without completely liquifying everything.

I have a Cuisinart 3 cup mini-prep processor and the Cuisinart 14 cup model. I use the small one about 10 times more than the big one, though I'm glad I have both. It's just my wife and me in our household, so the small one works for 90% of our needs. The big one is indispensable for pie crusts and larger parties, like Thanksgiving. The fact that neither one has variable speeds is not an issue at all. The Breville processors are quite a bit more expensive than the Cuisinart, and I've never found a job the Cuisinart wasn't up to. I'd say it's the industry standard, certainly the one that most cooking shows, like America's Test Kitchen, use.

Cuisinart is the benchmark for a reason. I’ve had my 14-cup model for about 10 years at this point, never regretted it.

I have both. I think you’d be happy with either machine.

The Breville one I got, I was able to add additional blades. The dicing blades are very cool. The Breville one feels more powerful and smoother. I think you’d be happy with either one. If I had to pick one it would probably be the Breville. When I was considering purchasing the Breville I watched a lot of YouTube video reviews to help me decide in case that is of any help to you. Happy to answer any specific questions you have.

Either machine can do any food processing task you throw at them. The motor power is noticeably better with the Breville. The Breville has a blade specifically for dough; it does just fine with dough. The Breville has optional blades for making diced cubes of vegetables that are not an option with the Cuisinart.

I bought the same one in 1995 for $50 on clearance at Mervyn's Department Store. 30 years later you have to fiddle with the lid to get it to lock on. Picked up a NIB 7-cup pro classic for $20 at Goodwill last Thursday. Now I have one set up to chop and the other to grate. I'm living the life here lemme tell you.

I have a Blendtec . . . just get a Vitamix. It'll last forever, do all it claims, and you'll never be like, "should I upgrade?" 10-15 years from now. As for a food processor, Cuisinart 14 cup, same logic, buy once, cry once, it will last the rest of your life and you'll be able to find replacement parts if anything breaks or 3rd-party accessories. Since you're waiting on the Vitamix till next year anyways, just get a dedicated food processor and maybe some bells n whistles. (Different blades, dough blade, etc)

I have the 14 cup cuisinart - no complaints, it works great.

I’ve had that Cuisinart 14 cup food processor for about 30 years, still going strong.

Funny you should comment, my plastic bowl just broke. Fortunately replacements are available and we are back in business

It was the tab that held the lid and took the pressure to press the safety. Appreciate the advice bu over 30 years that area in that channel was getting gross, so we bought a new 4 tab bowl.

I have had the 14c for several years now and love it. It’s great for whipping up a quick salsa! Can you share your dough recipe? I’d never even thought of that! Thank you!!!

It’s okay, but not as good as the one you’re talking about. I got it as a gift a couple years ago. I found that attaching the cover to the bowl was a pain, and the attachments took a lot of space in my small kitchen (something to note if cabinet space is an issue). I returned it and bought the paddle one. I’m much happier with it. It comes with fewer bells and whistles in the form of attachments and blades, but feels and performs like a workhorse. I believe that’s the trade-off sometimes with certain products from the same company: The best one comes pretty basic, but the “lesser” ones get lots of extras to compensate for not being the best lol.

I have a 30 year old 14 cup cuisinart that still works like brand new. I had to replace the tube pusher once when i cracked it.

The 14 cup one can be had for 170 when on sale and is amazing. Wait for the sale.

Cuisinart 14-cup hands down. I’ve own Kitchenaide and Ninja. I didn’t like either of them. This one chops very uniformly. The knife is razor sharp and the clearance is very small to the edge of the bowl. It has a very large food chute for large potatoes. Also the pulse stops instantly when you let go of the button. This is a nice feature. Finally it sits firmly on the counter so no moving while it is running, and is easy to clean! My one and only complaint, and it is minor, is the instructions are poor. I went on YouTube and found everything I needed. It is very easy to use once you know how it works. Because the food chute is so large, there is a safety feature that keeps the blade from turning until the pusher is completely in the chute. I could not get it to slice my potatoes at first because they were sticking above the shoot. Now I know to cut the bottom of the potato and they sit down evenly on the blade. As long as there is a small gap to insert the pusher completely, then it runs. That was not explained in the instructions. But it makes sense safety wise. Also of all the food processors, American Test Kitchen recommends this one. It is not cheap, but so worth it. I am a serious canner and cook a lot. I use ATK and usually go by their recommendation. When I was ready to replace my bulky Kitchenaide food processor, I tried to save money by getting the Ninja. I didn’t like it and gave it away and purchased the Cuisinart. So pleased with it. I don’t hesitate to pull it out. It’s a joy to use.

I have 2 food processors. 1 that's dedicated to aromatics usually. Mainly for garlic or garlic ginger paste. It's a cheap 3 cup Hamilton one. This is easy to wash to clean. And then the cuisine art 14 cup for meal preps and larger meals

The way the top attaches on this model is more prone to breaking than the paddle model.

I have the cusinart 14. It’s great for making falafel. I couldn’t imagine chopping chickpeas, and all those herbs by hand. I also use it for making biscuit dough. Turns a labor intensive process into a very easy one.

I got the 14 cup Cuisinart for Christmas to replace my ancient 11 cup one. Mine still worked but the bowl needed to replaced and the replacement we found didn’t fit right because it was so old. I was so impressed with the heft of the box. I legitimately thought my husband had bought a KitchenAid mixer. He said he followed the recommendation of ATK. I am excited about the larger bowl - I’ve overflowed mine a few times making sauce.

For home use, the Cuisinart models are typically rated among the best, if not the best. I almost always see the classic 14 cup in the number 1 spot. It works very well and has a brake to stop the blade quickly to prevent over chopping. [https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=paid\_search&utm\_campaign=MB\~CUR\_PT\~GOOG\_CC\~DTC\_IMP\~N\_KC\~GEN\_KMT\~GEN\_CN\~CSNRT\_Core\_Categories\_PMAX\_PR\~ALL\_PK\~TROAS&utm\_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb\_adtype=pla&nb\_kwd=&nb\_ti=&nb\_mi=8527973&nb\_pc=online&nb\_pi=DFP-14BCNY&nb\_ppi=&nb\_placement=&nb\_li\_ms=&nb\_lp\_ms=&nb\_fii=&nb\_ap=&nb\_mt=&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrd9bISjTKLaqrzjtigJvlyYbFhkGJXRY7Ce88wauu6EpZz6JtmK7oaAkuCEALw\_wcB](https://www.cuisinart.com/custom-14-cup-food-processor/DFP-14BCNY.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=MB~CUR_PT~GOOG_CC~DTC_IMP~N_KC~GEN_KMT~GEN_CN~CSNRT_Core_Categories_PMAX_PR~ALL_PK~TROAS&utm_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=8527973&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=DFP-14BCNY&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrd9bISjTKLaqrzjtigJvlyYbFhkGJXRY7Ce88wauu6EpZz6JtmK7oaAkuCEALw_wcB) If this model is too big for you, (this is my favorite model but it's often too big for us) then try the classic 7 cup. It doesn't have a brake the bigger one, but it does a great job. [https://www.cuisinart.com/pro-classic-7-cup-food-processor/DLC-10SYP1.html?utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=paid\_search&utm\_campaign=MB\~CUR\_PT\~GOOG\_CC\~DTC\_IMP\~N\_KC\~GEN\_KMT\~GEN\_CN\~CSNRT\_Core\_Categories\_PMAX\_PR\~ALL\_PK\~TROAS&utm\_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb\_adtype=pla&nb\_kwd=&nb\_ti=&nb\_mi=8527973&nb\_pc=online&nb\_pi=DLC-10SYP1&nb\_ppi=&nb\_placement=&nb\_li\_ms=&nb\_lp\_ms=&nb\_fii=&nb\_ap=&nb\_mt=&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrOJhQ5ML0aCcX1Yp60KqOqkEJsipmFSkx3omIqiaukfICRsiN1vqAaAhqWEALw\_wcB](https://www.cuisinart.com/pro-classic-7-cup-food-processor/DLC-10SYP1.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=MB~CUR_PT~GOOG_CC~DTC_IMP~N_KC~GEN_KMT~GEN_CN~CSNRT_Core_Categories_PMAX_PR~ALL_PK~TROAS&utm_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21480676459%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=8527973&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=DLC-10SYP1&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21476737634&gbraid=0AAAAADFjouLiUAsfsKu5Q93bMdKIP4N9T&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tHABhCiARIsANZzDWrOJhQ5ML0aCcX1Yp60KqOqkEJsipmFSkx3omIqiaukfICRsiN1vqAaAhqWEALw_wcB)

I love my Cuisinart 14 C food processor. I just checked Amazon and you can get one for $190. I say it’s worth every penny. Significantly, I noticed that a replacement bowl for that model is $112. They wouldn’t charge that much if they couldn’t get it. Years ago, I had one melted on the stove top. Ouch!

My Cuisinart 14 cup is a beast and has every attachment on earth (including a dicer and spiralizer, which both get heavy use). I don't know if there's a smaller model but if you use it often and want real flexibility, it's worth considering.

I bought mine about five years ago--not sure what's "old" in this context, but it's a real powerhouse. Admittedly it's a pain to clean if you're using the attachments, but the regular bowls and blades are a cinch (and I've washed them plenty of times on the top rack of the dishwasher without issue). Overall I really like Cuisinart's stuff; we also have a coffeemaker and a set of knives that have held up really well for 5+ years as well.

The bowl is slightly foggy, but in no way opaque or "dirty" looking. It gets at minimum weekly use (weekend meal prep) and sometimes more, so I consider a slightly foggy bowl normal wear and tear this far into the game. Fwiw I donhighly recommend it, especially if you're looking for something that can do anything you ask of it for a long time.

It comes with a smaller bowl (at least mine did) that's like... 4 cups? Perfect for a batch of hummus. It nests inside the larger bowl in use and in storage, so it's really functional and unobtrusive! It's me, my husband and out adult daughter, and I haven't found it cumbersome or oversized except that it does take quite a bit of cabinet space.

Some models do come with a spiralizer, some come with a dicer. I got my apiralizer separately!

Got it as a wedding gift and I use it infrequently but when I do it's amazing every time. I will say that a small food processor, to me, makes no sense. If I'm doing a small quantity I will just chop things. Yes if you have a disability like mentioned in the video that could make sense but for most people it's the big dog or bust.

I have the Cuisinart 14 cup and expect that it will never die, but after using a robocoup for the first time I started wishing it would.

Got mine in 95. A plastic bit that locks feeder broke-that’s it. I at least shred cheese every month.

I have both these (Vitamix owned 10 years, Cuisinart 14c owned at least 5) and while the 14c food processor felt like overkill when I got it (it's BIG), I don't have to turn to a million tools for the job. The Vitamix and Food Processor tackle anything I need them to.

I had either an 11- or 14-cup Cuisinart and I'd agree to go with the larger size. 11 and 14 cups is not the actual capacity. You can't pack a food processor to the brim. You're really only using maybe 1/3rd of the space in there. There's a big hole in the middle that comes up around 1/3rd to 1/2-way up. If you overfill, the liquids will fall into the hole. A mini prep is like one onion or 3/4 cup of hummus.

After 30 years in the kitchen, I would say that I'm much better off with a Kitchen Aid mixer and a Cuisinart. I started with the 4.5qt KA and a 10 cup Cuisinart, but now I have a 6qt and a 14-cup because I needed the capacity. I also have a cheap KA hand mixer for things like 7-minute frosting and smaller jobs. EDIT: And a Cuisinart Mini-prep, for spices and small emulsions. As always, depending on what you cook, your mileage may vary. But you can't really do bread or cookie dough in a food processor, and you can't do soup or pesto or chopping/dicing in a stand mixer.

I have had the Cuisinart 14 cup for over 20 years. It is a beast. I can even make a small loaf of bread in it? (I don’t because it’s much easier to make it in the KitchenAid mixer) But I can also chop and onion in it. It’s not so big that it’s ridiculous.

The 14 cup version with a paddle will always be a more BIFL purchase. If you can’t wait this version will still be nice, but mechanical appliances will last much longer than electronic, as circuit boards are usually one of the first parts to experience issues.

Sorry for the late reply. And I’m sorry for maybe using inexact language. I’m not aware of any food processor that will julienne on it’s own. But I can cut a lot of things length wise very quickly, pull it out, stack it, then do the final cut with a chef knife to make fries or julienne cuts. And I actually just purchased the 14 cup Cuisinart! So, they may have some crazy disk or add on that can, but I’m not aware of one right now. (I suppose you could do the first cut, then drop them in on their sides if you loaded up to tube enough so they wouldn’t shift? But that seems like more work than it’s worth…)

I got one of those several years ago for that reason, but the motor burned up.

Forget buying attachments to turn another appliance into a food processor. The Cuisinart 14 as suggested by u/Fine-Sherbert-140 is the benchmark for serious home kitchen use. If you want to go nuts you can buy a commercial grade Robot Coupe that will last forever in home use. The original Cuisinart processors of 45 years ago were made by Robot Coupe. I owned one and it had enough torque to pull a train. After many decades I had to replace it because the plastic bowl eventually cracked and leaked with no replacements still available. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/robot-coupe-r101bclr-food-processor-with-2-5-qt-clear-polycarbonate-bowl-3-4-hp/649R101BCLR.html

Actually look at the other mixers out there besides KitchenAid. Ooni and Ankarsrum are great. Kitchen aid is American traditional, but has its issues. Buy knives one by one. Sure you can get. A set for 50$, but having a knife for each job that fits you is hard to beat. You want a blade that keeps its edge well, but takes an edge too (can be resharpened as needed). Sharpeners... If you learn how to use a wet stone, are not expensive. However, they do take time to learn. Chefs choice sharpeners have been leading the pack for a while. They are easy but not very cheap. You need to know what angle your knife is sharpened to. Make sure your sharpener can accommodate it. Basically, you need a chef, paring, boning, and serrated knife. Oh and a set of steak knives. Cuisinart food processor 14 cup. Cuisinart's mini is a good starter. Vitamix 5200 is the classic. Breville's fresh & furious is no slouch and a bit cheaper. All clad stainless pots, will last forever and are induction ready Kenji just came out with a titanium clad set of pans. They are nonstick, no coatings. Made by Our Place I love my Breville air fryer.

Cuisinart 14 cup food processor is the best alternative to a robot coupe. 

Have been doing food prep for Canadian Thanksgiving over two days and I will say. Cuisinart Food Processor 14-Cup Vegetable Chopper - looks like it's on sale right now for $210.00 CDN on Amazon which I think is a great price. Used it to make coffee date paste for sticky toffee pudding, shredded multiple blocks of cheese in an instant. Everything can go into the dishwasher. Also my Vitamix 5200 Blender is on sale on Amazon for $479.00 right now. This thing is a beast, highly recommended. Made butternut squash soup and cleans up easily. I would say I use the Cuisinart slightly more and would buy that first then the Vitamix. Benriner Super Mandolin is a very affordable way to slice vegetables, just need to mind your fingers. Bonus favorite appliance is a Nesco Vacuum Sealer.

If you want a processor, get the 14 cup Cuisinart. Its a brute and BIFL. If you want a BIFL chopper, look to https://www.katom.com/128-N565001.html?utm_source=surfaces-across-google&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=128-N565001&gQT=1 as these have different inserts you can buy and are BIFL. Remember....this is BIFL and not /r/usecase and often what you think should be a thing is not a thing and don't get sore when you learn this. And your assessment that extra features break appliances faster is unfounded in data, so stop this false logic repetition as its Boomer Logic.

I have the 14 and 12. Get the 14. It doesn’t sound like a big difference but it really is.

The Cuisinart is a design that’s tried and true for over 40 years. I’ve never done anything in it that it couldn’t handle. I only use it for bigger jobs because it’s a lot to clean to chop an onion or grate some cheese. 

I get that. A lot of stuff that used to be quality beyond reproach is not as good now (looking at you, KitchenAid). I have to say, though, I am pretty happy with the standard 14-cup one with two total buttons (not sure about the fancy ones with different buttons and attachments).

Mine had a lid clip fail so I need to hold the lid on for it to work.  Really irritated with it for the price, honestly.

Cuisinart 14 cup and you can stop the search there

Dicing is a problem , cuisinart has a dicing kit but I am not sure how good it is. I feel Manual madolines with dicing blade is good bet if you are specifically looking for dicing which is needed for most Indian cooking. I use cuisinart for dough making and grating , fine slicing etc , it works great for that.

I have 7 cup but check out 14 cup for dicing attachment if it meets your needs

Get the Cuisinart 14 cup processor although it might be out of your budget it's a good investment to make

The only answer imo is a 14 cup Cuisinart. It’s the gold standard—works great, will last forever, relatively simple to operate, and dishwasher safe. It comes with a slicer and grater attachment. Anything more than this is probably just overkill for a home cook. I’m obsessed with mine and I’m pretty sure it will last my entire life

I am on my second Cuisinart 14 that I bought after my kid went to college and stole my old one in 2007. He still has it running and mine is still perfect. Great machine. I also have a Breville still in the box - it was a present my wife bought me and I don’t want to return it.

Cuisinart 14 cup is often on the list of best food processors. Motor that lasts years or decades. Dishwasher safe. You pay for it but you can depend on it. It’s also relatively quiet. 

Came here to say this. I have the cuisinart 14 cup and regret not getting one slightly smaller. Not upset with the 14 cup at all, quality is amazing, smaller bowl would just make small volumes of dressings easier.

Cuisinart’s 14QT tops ATK’s list, which is about the only reviewer i would blindly trust for a rec. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/equipment_reviews/2194-food-processors i’ve got a 40yr old DLC-10 that is still trucking. the only person i know who doesn’t own a Cuisinart food processor was when my mom bought a KitchenAid. it died on Christmas Eve, less than 6 months old. it was also absurdly intricate and difficult to clear. stick with Cuisinart.

Cuisinart 14cup It’s a classic and a beast Get the vitamix immersion blender to replace your big blender no food processor will work well as s blender too

I've had mine for about eight years, does what it's supposed to do.

The 14-cup Cuisinart Good Processor is always a good choice!

I have the big momma cuisinart too. Works great when i lug it out.