Having a food processor has been a game changer. I resisted buying one for a long time because I didn't want another large appliance taking up space but I've used it nearly daily. All components wash up beautifuly in the dishwasher and it's diced and minced my vegetables in a flash. I also used it to whip up 8 dozen cookies- the batches of dough were done in minutes and the cookies came out super tender- a sign that the dough was not over mixed.
Can't begin to tell you how happy I am with my food processor!!!!! I have been making Puerto Rican pasteles for 40 years and never has the process been easier than when I used my new food processor for the first time this year. 40 years of grinding down green bananas and root vegetables to make the "masa" with a big box grater. Fingernails and fingers mangled. Countless hours. While it truly is a labor of love, there is no longer a need to suffer. I was done in a fraction of the time with all 10 fingers intact. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
I haven't used it yet. This was bought to replace a smaller one that broke- sadly parts were not available for the older model. this is larger than I need.
I like the large capacity. I used to own an 11 cup Cuisinart and this is so much more space for me. My old Cuisinart lasted close to 20 years and I'm looking forward to as many years with my new one.
This is my second Cuisinart and after using my first one ( an 11 cup) for many years, the clip on the pusher broke so I bought a 14 cup pro. I am already so happy with it and love the improvement to how the cover locks. I also know I will appreciate the larger capacity. I highly recommend it.