Robot Coupe R2U. It is fantastically durable but also kind of silly expensive. The slicer attachment is okay, not exactly amazing. Definitely recommend the coarse serrated blade. Our stainless bowl had some sharp edges here and there and I softened those with a stone to make washing it easier.
Depends on if they get used -- and how often. For me, the "worth it" appliances are:
* Robot Coupe R2 Dice with all the attachments (there are two kinds of food processors -- Robot Coupe and "less than.")
* BlendTec blender
* Robot Coupe or Vitamix stick blender (big price difference here -- the Robot Coupe is superior, but at a hefty price increase)
* Kitchenaid (or better yet Hobart) stand mixer with at least the grinder attachment if not others
* PolyScience Sous-Vide pro
* MoccaMaster and LaPavoni coffee makers
* Zojirushi or Cuckoo rice cookers
My coffee grinder is no longer made. So I bought a couple burr replacements. It is unlikely to ever die.
Robot Coupe R2 Dice.
Be sure to get the Dice model. It has a longer shaft. A regular R2 can't dice and can't be made to dice.
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There are two kinds of food processor: Robot Coupe. And everything else. Absolutely peerless. Also, easily the most used appliance in my kitchen, followed by a stand mixer.
Keep an eye out for a used Robot Coupe R2. It will chew up anything. Parts are east to get as well. Using it at home you will most likely never wear it out.
I have had at least half dozen food processors over 50 years. The best, by far, is the Robot Coupe. I have had two. I got my first as major present from my grandmother when I was in college. I had to get another after my divorce (the ex-wife got it).
Yes, very expensive. Lots of power, everything goes in a dishwasher, just works, indestructible. Your kids will be fighting on who gets to inherit it.
I have had disappointments with a variety of Cuisinarts and Kitchenaids over the decades. I really tried to like them but I alway lusted after my Robot Coupe. Finally a decade ago I splurged and got one again for me. No regrets.
If it makes you feel any better, I busted a few parts on my Breville Sous Chef using it to make pizza dough. And that's one of the higher end non commerical food processors. It was my fault for letting it run to long, but it wasn't like I ran it an extra 2 minutes, it might have been 25 seconds longer than I meant. I was able to order replacement parts, but if that food processor struggled, you're gonna have to get a Robo Coup or something high end for one that won't bog down too much.
You don't do longer kneeds with a food processor, I think even with something like the Sous Chef the recommendations I came across said don't run it longer than 60 seconds. When I used it properly, the dough came out really great with very little kneed time.
If you're set on using one, you should check FB Marketplace & Offerup for used Sous Chef, they're built like tanks. And can be found used for pretty good deals. Also, Breville includes a 20 year warranty on the motor.
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