Cuisinart Food Processor 14 Cup

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Cuisinart DFP-14BCN Custom 14 Food Processor

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A perfect gift for new homemakers, the food processor has become an integral part of modern cooking, speeding up a multitude of processes, including kneading dough; slicing; chopping; shredding cheese, vegetables, and meat; mincing garlic and parsley; mixing batters; and emulsifying mayonnaise. Cuisinart's Custom food processor comes with a 14-cup work bowl; five basic attachments for slicing, shredding, chopping, mixing, and kneading; and also features two feed-tube options, one big enough to handle a whole potato. This processor comes with a compact cover for use when the feed tube isn't needed and a pulse control that allows the desired degree of fineness when chopping and puréeing. Remove the detachable stem for compact storage of discs. All the parts are dishwasher-safe and the motor base wipes clean. In addition, a custom-contoured spatula, a recipe booklet, and a 30-minute video designed to familiarize the new owner with the care and use of the food processor are included. --Victoria Jenkins

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"Cuisinart DFP-14"
By, "dmmourning" (New Orleans, LA USA)

"I just received my DFP-14 and love it. I used to have a hand-me-down no-name food processor that died last year. I had been wanting a new processor, but didn't want to spend the money for the new model Cuisinart. When I saw the price on this, I ordered it immediately. I've already used it 4 times this week, from hummus to pizza to a huge batch of homemade bread. Unbelievable. And dishwasher safe. This huge workbowl can handle anything. Several family members have different brands of food processors, but I've noticed that the ones with Cuisinarts still use them years later, and they work as well as they did on day one. I'd never use another brand. An incredible bargain on one of the best products on the market."

"I Love this Food Processor!"
By, K. Proctor "rowbum82" (Seattle, WA)

"I have had several smaller cheaper food processors in the past, and wanted something bigger and better, so 10 months ago I took the plunge and spent what is for me a good chunk of money for this Cadillac (or Lexus) of Food Processors. After having owned and it and used it frequently for the last 10 months, I couldn't be happier with my decision. It does everything extremely well, and has held up with no problems of any kind. I use it at least weekly and frequently wash in the dishwasher. The blades are all still very sharp and the large capacity allows me to feed a crowd and simply use it for more frequently. Unlike my other processors, I no longer question whether it is really saving me time vs. doing stuff by hand. It is a real time saver, and I expect it to serve me well for many years."

"Fast, Easy, Very Good Buy! Works Great! Safety Features Not a Problem."
By, Jane Caroll "nyc party girl" (New York, NY)

"I bought this for my mother-in-law to use to make meals for her mother who is 90 years old and can no longer wear dentures. It is amazing! "Grandmother" can now eat regular foods just like us. I've pureed everything from hotdogs, to vegetables, to meats, to french fries for her and she really enjoys the food! I've also used it to make homemade whipped cream, cucumber veggie chips (for my dehydrator), banana nut bread, salads, coleslaw, and cheese dip for the rest of us. It shreds a block of cheese in about 30 seconds. The first time I tried to use the machine, it did not work and only by looking at the instructions again, did I realize it was because I had the bowl on backwards. Once I put it on the correct way, it worked fine. I'm happy about the safety features because I had to get stitches a few years ago after cutting my fingers on a handheld blender because I was tired and not paying attention. I like knowing that the cuisinart will not start if I have assembled it incorrectly. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I haven't experienced a "wait time" to use the Cuisinart if I have assembled it incorrectly and have to reassemble it. There is also no worrying about lining anything up correctly. You just have to make sure you have the bowl on with the handle facing the push buttons because otherwise the push top cannot lock in. This is very easy and within a few uses you will immediately recognize which way to assemble the cuisinart. Like the other reviewers said, Keep it out on your kitchen counter and you will use it more often. Cleanup is pretty easy. I've washed it in the dishwasher with no problems. The 14 cup size is perfect for a family of 4 or more, and really even if you are only cooking for 2, this is still a great machine. I like cooking extra food so I have leftovers for later. Fast and Easy! I'm very happy I decided to spend the money. I highly recommend this product."

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Cuisinart DLC-2014CHB PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless

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Cuisinart's PowerPrep Plus gives new meaning to the term "cutting edge." This premier kitchen workhorse is streamlined, so the base looks less boxy and the processor more sleek and unobtrusive than ever on the counter. In addition, the rounded shape makes cleaning easier--no more sticky crevices and corners. But it's more than just looks that put the PowerPrep Plus in a league of its own. The 14-cup work bowl has a huge capacity, holding up to 3 pounds of bread or cookie dough or more than 2 pounds of meat, which means less parsing out of batches and more consistent mixing overall.

Also, the wide-mouth feed tube gobbles up whole fruits and vegetables, which means less prep work. The powerful direct-drive induction motor base has touchpad controls with indicator lights and a special alternate speed for bread kneading. This model comes with all the basic accessories, including slicing and shredding discs, a chopping/mixing S-shaped blade, and the fabulous PowerPrep metal dough blade (all are stainless steel), plus a plastic spatula, recipe and instruction books, and a 45-minute how-to video--complete with pizza dough secrets from the Culinary Institute's chef-instructor Bill Briwa. The 2-1/2-foot cord can be wrapped underneath, and all detachable parts are dishwasher-safe. The food processor measures 8 by 11 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a full 10-year motor warranty with a limited three-year warranty on the entire unit. --Erin Brown
 
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"Powerful!"
By, A Customer

"I bought the Cuisinart DLC-2024CHB/14 cup processor. Love it. The power is impressive and the holding tank is large enough. I can soups, etc. and this makes it very nice to be able to chop all the vegetables in the same bowl. I change the blade for shredding or larger slicing and don't have to empty the bowl as the bowl size is great. I made a bunch of marinara sauce and ground the fennel seeds in it; however, that discolored the plastic holding bowl---haven't tried other ways to clean it yet--just hand washing. I use it enough to leave it out on the kitchen counter, I love the chrome finish."

"Simply Amazing!"
By, A Customer

"I must say that I've owned several food processors in the last year, most of which were purchased at Target or Walmart. There is absolutely nothing that compares to this machine. I've owned this product for over a month and I absolutely love it. It is so much quieter than the cheapo ones I've owned before. It does an excellent job at slicing and dicing at a great speed. I was originally hesitant about purchasing this because of the price tag, but let me tell you that it is so worth it! I love the stainless steel finish and I leave it on the counter because I use it often. Besides the fact that it has a much longer warranty than the others I bought, which had their own share of issues. If you are considering purchasing this product, just do it...you'll be glad you did."

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Cuisinart DLC-2014N PowerPrep Plus 14-Cup Capacity Food Processor, White

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With its powerful motor and large capacity, Cuisinart's 14-cup food processor is our choice for the best food processor over $300. This food processor, suitable for catering and restaurant use and for the home chef of a large family, features a direct-drive induction motor, 14-cup plastic bowl, and comes with slicing and shredding discs, a chopping/mixing S-shaped blade, and a metal dough blade (all blades are stainless steel). This is a fairly heavy and sturdy machine--the base measures 9 inches wide by 11 inches deep--but its streamlined design is classy enough that it looks nice on the counter. Its wide-mouth feed tube allows for quick loading, and the touchpad controls are not only easy to use, but also easy to clean. The controls also include a special alternate speed for bread kneading.

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"I love this processor!"
By, "gbphipps" (Chebeague Island, Maine United States)

"The Cuisinart PowerPrep Plus is a beautiful workhorse! It is large enough to handle large jobs in one batch, rather than having to make things in repeated batches as has been my experience with other machines. I love this processor and am finding more and more uses for it. I use it practically daily. The accompanying video demistifies the machine and also gives some good cooking tips. All pieces fit comfortably in the dishwasher so clean-up is a snap. I have not encountered any negatives as yet!"

"A Cook's Dream Machine!"
By, K. G. Schneider "Librarian, Writer, and Booka... (Tallahassee, FL)

"I bought this machine using a gift certificate from my last place of employment plus a little of my own dinero, and have been absolutely thrilled with it. It has flawlessly and effortlessly kneaded pasta dough, mixed a double batch of heavy gingerbread cookie dough, grated parmesan cheese to a fine powder, rescued slightly lumpy gravy, whisked together cornbread in seconds, and most recently sliced a variety of vegetables for tossed salad for 25 people (which I was requested to bring to a party--I am not a "salad person," so I was tickled when everyone praised my contribution!). I had never used a food processor for slicing, but it did a beautiful job with bell peppers and cucumbers--artfully thin, but not too fine a cut. As promised, it even did a fine job mincing just a couple of garlic cloves and also a handful of parsley, meaning that I could do a dinner's worth of food-processing in just one machine.

The accompanying video can only be watched by people who take food equipment seriously; other family members had to be asked to leave the room during the viewing, as there was much giggling about the over-earnest instructions. Nevertheless, I picked up some fabulous tips about using the Cuisinart, and recommend you sit (alone, or with a true believer) and watch it beginning to end.

The surface of the machine is very easy to clean, and Cuisinart recommends the dishwasher for the bowl and blades. Do be careful with the latter--Cuisinart should really include the disk holder, as it is dangerous to leave these accessories lying around in a kitchen drawer.

This is the third food processor I have owned, and though I mourned the demise of my trusty Panasonic (rated highly by Consumer Reports ten years ago), with this high-end Cuisinart I have "been to Paree" and have no intention of going back to the farm. If you do any industrial-strength cooking, or if you (like me) are sold on using a food processor as a high-powered, self-contained unit for basic mixing duties, this is a wonderful accomplice in your prandial ventures. Bravo Cuisinart!"

"For The Serious Cook"
By, L. A. Ritter "The Cake Queen" (Raleigh, NC)

"I am a working mom who loves to cook but my time is limited. This 14 cup processor is great for me because I can do large or double batches of most anything and save time (I have the professional 6 quart KitchenAid mixer if that tells you anything). The first day I got it I had just been given a large bag of sweet potatoes and I made filling for 2 sweet potato pies in one batch. I had purchased and returned a KitchenAid processor because I had a problem with liquids leaking out the bottom (the center post was too short) but this processor worked great. It has handled everything I've thrown at it, from pesto to shrimp dip to scones and cookie dough. I haven't tried bread yet (one of the reasons I got it) but will try that next. Most cooks could probably go with the 11 cup model but I'm really glad I didn't!"

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