Cuisinart 14-cup Food Processor Review
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- Cuisinart 14-cup Food Processor Review
Food processor is a useful tool for pie dough, pasta dough, pesto, romesco, falafel, and pretty much anything you want minced or pureed that is not too liquid. For really liquid things, it’s best to use a blender.
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I cannot remember how many years (over 15) I have had this very same Cuisinart 14 cup processor. This machine is a never-fail, solid kitchen appliance. I have purchased every accessory blade available for it and I keep a spare work bowl and chopping blade in the cupboard for "just-in-case" anything happens. This food processor was one of the best purchases I have ever made for my kitchen.
Do you remember how much did you pay? I paid $150 at Macy's two years ago.
So true, these things are freaking tanks. I was gifted the 11-cup size of this model when I got married 10 years ago (white base), and the only reason I got rid of it a couple years ago is because I wanted something larger. But I also grew up with one of those white base ones as a kid (born in '88), and it always worked flawless. My mother still has it and it runs like new, and I'm pretty sure she has had that same one since she first got married, too!
I also have had mine for over 15 years but I’ve had to replace the bowl twice because the plastic near the lock keeps breaking off. That’s over 50.00 each order. Now I have to hold down the lid with one hand in order to keep it working. So inconvenient!
I love this food processor! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxuxrxet7NpWgQWK7mCww2lBlrKBcUIrtv I was really hesitant when I placed the order, because it is cheap as compared to the higher end ones. I debated on getting a higher end one, but decided not to, because this one had great reviews and honestly, I didn't know how often I was going to use a food processor. Little did I know that I was going to use it pretty often and it is amazing. I don't use it every day, but at least a few times a month, and so far, it works! And grinds up things pretty fine.The one con would be the slicing and shredding blade - I don't really use it, because I don't think the veggies come out that pretty. A higher end food processor would probably do a better job, (but I really don't know). Anyway, I mostly use the S blade to grind and finely chop food and so far, it meets my needs and I'm very satisfied! Especially for the price that I paid for it!UPDATE! I have had this processor for over a year now, and I still use it constantly and it works perfectly. Such a great purchase!
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I don't remember where I got this tip from (I don't think I can claim it as my own genius) but anytime I use the food processor, I take a square of plastic wrap or parchment and put it directly over the bowl before securing the lid. It keeps all of the lid pieces clean and you can still stream in liquid if you poke a hole in it. Only downside is waste, but you can reuse a parchment one multiple times, and I'll often just use the plastic wrap I had to use for covering a mixing bowl. Haven't had to wash my lid pieces in a long time!
Oh my gosh!!! That is genius!
I may have to start doing this. Sometimes it is so damn annoying to have to clean the lid just because of a little bit of splatter that got on it. For larger jobs with constant lid removal and reattachment, I might just suck it up, but for a smaller tasks where I just need to blitz something up really quick, I'm stealing this idea. It'll make me more prone to reach for the right tool for the job, and I'll wince less now when I reach for the food processor, because cleanup will just be that much easier.
OMG thank you...... this maddin me to the enth degree
That's a good idea. To avoid the use of disposables, I bought the accessory flat lid, but for those who would use it only infrequently I think your idea is brilliant.
Cry once. Buy the 14 cup Cuisinart and get it over with. When comparing the cost of the smaller food processors the price difference was about $40 to $50 more and the accessories are easier to find for the most popular size (14 cup). And America's Test Kitchen gave it their seal of approval. In my opinion, you won't regret buy the 14 cup Cuisinart food processor.
A few tips and hacks:
An easy way to clean systems with lots of irregular nooks and crannies is right after use add some water and dish soap to the mixer and turn it on. The soap will seek out whatever areas it can reach and will allow the following rinse to get everything clean. I use this on my Bullet blender and it makes cleanup a snap. Tip #2 if you have hollow cavities that are causing a problem, consider filling them with a clear food safe resin. It will make the handle a bit heavier but no more problem.
What " clear food safe resin" would you recommend?
Bought the same processor in 2002. Have had it ever since and it's rock solid. Reason? It's not all that different from the one my mom bought in the 80's! We don't fuss with the feed tube safety and don't have anything weird growing in it.
Helen's comment is spot on too. There's no one company that's good at EVERYTHING. None. Anyone that has a full line has a star product, some good products and some below average products. Don't be brand loyal, seek out the best in category (at your price point) for that particular item. There's no shame in having mixed brands in your kitchen!
I overthink every purchase, even the smaller ones, so I empathize with you and really appreciate this review, especially since we’ve been looking to buy a new food processor.
You may consider reading my comment about the 14 Cuisinart model I purchased. Its not too far up from this comment
@@WhoIsRevolution Thanks, I’ll take a look.
@@gluten262 I wish 10 minutes were sufficient for my overthinking tendencies! I tend to fall down a rabbit hole when I’m researching anything, and at the store I’m apt to lose track of time until my aching back gets my attention when I’m still standing there staring at my phone 30 minutes later. smh
Then you sre a lot like me..
You should check out the bosch mum6 standmixer...
It's a great powerful motor for cheap
And obviously the food processor attachment is great...
@@donotlike4anonymus594 wanted the mum5 for YEARS abet I came across it shopping for a stand mixer that can take attachments, had a more reasonable footprint ( it would be put in a Cupboard and my cupboards have short shelves and I definitely don't have the counter space to leave it out all the time), could handle pizza dough and small batches of liquids (2 eggs, 1/2 cup whopping cream, etc... but I live in the United States and it was absolutely unavailable here and I gave up... headed down the rabbit hole of the mum 6 right now 😆
I've had the Cuisinart 11 cup food processor (same design) for about 25 years. Quite the workhorse when needed. For small jobs, like making hummus or chopping ingredients for a curry, I use a Cuisinart 4-cup processor. Great tools when you cook small and occasionally large.
I have the same one and have had it for the same amount of time. Made in Japan. Still works like it did when new.
I had the same Kitchenaid as you for 20 years. I rarely used it to chop because the size would be uneven. I also hated that cheese would get clogged in the top when I grated it! Finally the handle cracked, and I ordered the same Cuisinart that you did. It arrives tomorrow, excited to try it out!
I, too, hesitated on buying one of these. But, I am so glad I did. My version actually has three size bowls, which nest inside of the other. And it’s mostly dishwasher safe. It did cost quite a bit more and I saved my money to be able to afford it. That was several years ago and it still works as beautifully as it did when I bought it. Best purchase ever.
I bought the same food processor on eBay this year and I’ve been in love with it ever since it arrived.
I bought a Cuisinart Elite 2.0~14 cup Food processor this year and I really LOVE it!!! I can even make my own Mayo in it. Perfect!!!
All of Helen's videos are fabulous!
For Costco shoppers looking for a happy medium both price and size wise, they have a Cuisinart 12 cup on sale for $150 until the end of November :) You taught me to make pasta and now you’ve convinced me to buy a food processor.
Thanks Helen for a great review. I have a 7-quart KitchenAid which I am happy with. Had an issue with a broken handle which I believe is due to a design flaw. KitchenAid immediately sent a replacement. Love your classes and your recipes.
I'm watching and commenting because I know it helps you. I already owned one of these, but along with all the other big ticket kitchen tools I had, I gave them to my daughter to encourage her to cook back when she was young. It worked wonderfully she is an awesome cook. :-D
I'll get another one eventually.
I doubt you will read this but here goes- Always love your videos Helen. Great info and recipes.
Since I have been in the food biz for over 30 years I have owned many food processors in different sizes. Like you said, some are good, some are not.
The one you chose is also my favorite and after shopping around at a local kitchen store I was able to purchase for $189. But you have to search around. Sometimes they are not the color you want for that price.
Also I must mention that one of the best extra items I have ever bought is the flat lid. Or it used to be called a baking lid. It's only used with the steel chopping blade. It does not have all of the extra pushers and is simple to operate. No clicking of different sections together. Just slap it on, and turn it and it works. It cannot be used with any of the shredding type blades because they are too high. But I end up using it 90% of the time.
I am not sure if Cuisinart still sells them but they are available on line by other companies. Take a look. Thanks Helen xo
This is incredibly useful info. I didn't know they make flat lids. I just googled for them. They look great, but it looks like many people with the new processors couldn't get them to fit. I'll try to call cuisinart to see if they have an update that fits newer models. Thank you :)
@@helenrennie I don't think the flat lids are made in all sizes. I have them for 3 of my different sized machines. Check with Cuisinart , but I don't believe they make them anymore. They are available from other sources. Hope you try it. Thanks again for all of your wonderful videos. Xo
Here's the thing about that. When I was first gifted the 11-cup model and it came with a flat lid, I thought it was amazing and I used it all the time and I was really bummed when my 14-cup model didn't come with one. But now that time has moved on, I actually wouldn't buy the flat one even if I could. For one, it's just one more thing to store, and I have learned that consolidating is more and more valuable these days. But also, now that I have found a way to modify the "feeder" lid so that it can run without the feeder tubes/pushers, it's kind of a moot point (yes, it's a little dangerous, but I have no kids). I would much rather have one part that can do all tasks than have to store slightly different alternative parts that only marginally excel at different tasks. Superfluity is something to be avoided in the kitchen.
Oh my gosh - you just saved me from having to return my new beautiful 14 cup Cuisinart food processor to Amazon! NOWHERE in the Instruction & Recipe booklet does it say the pushers must be attached to the cover with feed tube BEFORE seating the cover on the base! Once I ‘got with the program,’ dicing my onions/shallots/elephant garlic for my tiger shrimp chili relleno sauce was easy peasy! Thank you!
I managed to get this food processor for $150 and I *love* it. I bought it to make large marzipan batches and large hazelnut paste batches. It works wonders. Because I use it for desserts, I can't use it to chop garlic and onions, but any other veggies are fair game.
I just used the link you posted and got it for 149.99. My first food pro ever. Super stoked. Thanks for the review.
I've had my 8 cup Cuisinart since 1980. The main stem disengages when I pull food out but it just slides back on and keeps on working . I don't plan on replacing it until it dies. Great kitchen tool!
We just got the 14 cup after living with a very small 2 cup for years. Wow, what a fabulous change, I love it!
I've been mulling over reviews for a new food processor for 2 weeks and my brain is mush! When I saw your lovely face reviewing one of my potential picks, I immediately clicked on your affiliate link and Amazon has the silver model Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14 Cup Food Processor for $149.97!!! Not only are your recipes and reviews terrific (am a subscriber) but I saved a bunch of money too! You're the best!!!
I have a 14 cup, made-in-Japan Cuisinart from the 80's. Still going strong, except the original bowl base cracked so I replaced it with a BPA-fee Triton one. Volume is roughly proportional to the cube of width so the width of a machine with 2x more capacity will only 1.25x wider.
I have a thirty five year old Braun and I still love it.
When my daughter moved out I found a secondhand one for her. She loaned it to her landlord and the landlord bought one.
It’s so well made.
My 1984 Braun died in 2015 - not a bad life span at all - and I mourned its passing.
@@agcons mine is from 1985 and is still going strong.
I have anxiety thinking of parting with it!🤣
I don't recall the year, but many years ago I bought the top-of-the-line Braun because that was what Julia Child was using on TV! Still works like a charm to this day. Biggest advantage is the sealed bowl. NOT available on the Cuisinart. Never worry about that pesky drain hole in the center of your Cuisinart!
It has a blender attachment which works very well, too. And comes with an ice chopping blade that will make snow. Perfect for the base of a shellfish platter.
I had my Braun for 32 years. I only ever replaced the blade once. I had to finally replace it with the same 14 cup Cuisinart because the Braun's replacement blade finally went dull and they don't make replacement parts anymore. That Braun was great! And I'm loving the new Cuisinart.
@@Jupiter0ne Good to know. I feel less stress knowing you approve after having a Braun.
Thank you for sharing.
I've had the 14 cup for so many years and it washes up sparkling clean and dry on the top shelf of my dishwasher.
I have replaced the bowl/bits once in over 30 years. The bases seem to last forever.
Thanks for the recommendation! I have a KitchenAid pro series food processor that I bought in 2006. The handle is similar to your old processor, but I always tossed everything in the dish washer and let it deal with the crevices and nothing bad ever grew in my handle; however, either it's the nature of the clear plastic or the heat from the dish washer, but parts of the mechanism inside the handle broke and parts of the bowl itself is cracking. The worst part is they discontinued the model/line and no longer make the bowl. A perfectly fine and robust motor will soon have nothing to connect to :( You are right about there is no one brand that's a go to for kitchen tools. Back in 2006, I bought the Kitchenaid pro stand mixer, food processor, and blender. The blender was terrible, but since I didn't use it that much, it was fine. When I started making kale shakes, that's when I decided to see what all of the Vitamix hoopla was all about. Yeah, the Vitamix has been going strong since 2014 (requiring two free shipping label services to replace the brushes within the 7 year warranty period) and I use it daily.
Do you use a Vitamix as a food processor or just as a blender.
I got my Cuisineart in 1985 at a Williams-Sonoma. The store used it for their cooking demos, and I got it heavily discounted. It smelled slightly of onions when I got it home. I still use it today. I have a friend who got his even earlier, and the base is made of stainless steel, and he still uses it.
My Cuisinart food processor is about 15 years old and still works like a charm. I wash the bowl and the lid in the dishwasher without any issues as of yet.
I have 2 kitchenaid food processors. The huge professional one, and the artesian. I’m happy with both of them.
Well done. Great review and to the point as always. Thank you!!!!!
I have a Cuisinart 7cup white one and love it. It performs great
2 years ago, I was able to snag the 14-cup Cuisinart for $99 during a Black Friday sale, after agonizing over the purchase for months! If you're in the market, look out for any deals this holiday shopping season - you might be lucky to save some $$ :)
Wow! I thought I was lucky to get it for $150 at Macy's in December two years ago.
Great informative video!
When my old (1970’s model bought at estate sale for $10 in 90’s) Sears FP finally broke last year, I couldn’t wait to finally get my hands on a cuisinart. The same 14 cup in this video because it was recommended over and over everywhere. I got mine, a gold one, from Bloomingdale’s for $129 I think it was. I ALMOST hate it. While I admit yes, it is heavy duty/well made, It’s way too big unless cooking for a crowd and way too heavy. Also, lining up the bowl and lid correctly and in order with its overdone safety features, its so aggravating I barely use it. Hard to clean as well, I do not put any FP parts in dishwasher.
So I went on eBay found my old processor thankfully and bought it, still in the box! Not only that, I bought a second one for a back up 😁 you just pull it out, attach bowl and lid in quick fashion and it washes up so easily, no crazy handle with parts and springs that possibly get food inside, it doesn’t weigh a ton either. Maybe it’s just what I prefer after using one so long idk.
I still have the cuisinart for huge jobs around the holidays and such. Cause the Sears is only a 7 cup, but I find that size works 95 percent of the time.
Great you could find your machine, and smart to get a back up too 👍🏻
I have had this one for years and I still have the original blades that got recalled stored away. I use it maybe twice a year. I hate cleaning it so much that I'd rather make pesto or chimichurri by hand. I use it during the holidays for pie crusts. That's it.
Ty Helen. I was deciding on buying. I trust your judgment. Tysvm ❤😊
YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS HELEN, THANK YOUUU
Yes, I have the 14 cup Cuisinart, but the downsides of cleaning and scraping and uneven chopping have made relegate it to only BIG production tasks, like once or twice a year, Often, the attachments to my Kitchenaid stand mixer are more appropriate and easier to clean. I have even gone back to a box grater for a lot of shredding/grating tasks because in the end it takes less time and effort than using a food processor.
The 11 cup original can be found on sale most of the time between $110 to $140. Resist the 8 Cup! A basic mini chopper $20-40 handles small tasks. The bottom of the safety interlock will eventually trap gunk that can't be cleaned. However, it doesn't come in contact with food. If you burn out the motor (Overworking heavy dough or processing dried fruit). You can pick up pre loved replacements for less than $30.00 from that E auction site. sometimes new replacement bowls as well. Top tip when making dough or cake add liquids as the machine is running otherwise it can escape the bowl due to the syphon effect. In my next life will consider a Robot coup!
Your videos make me so happy
The model I own is a Cuisinart 14-Cup Elite Collection 2.0 FP-14N. The only retailer that sold it near where I live in NW Indiana was Macy's in both Calumet City, IL & Merrillville, IN. Few reasons why I chose it: 1.) It has the huge 14 cup bowl & a smaller 4.5 cup bowl that inserts inside the 14 cup bowl AND ALL MATERIALS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN THIS MODEL ARE BPA-FREE. The fit for them both is snug so food stays in the mini bowl when in use and it processes just as well as the bigger bowl. 2.) It comes with a dedicated storage box that holds all outer accessories from both big/mini bowl blades, dough blade for kneading, and the additional slicing blades it also comes with for potatoes chips & other required cuts. NO OTHER BRAND OF PROCESSOR I'VE SEEN EVEN TIL TODAY COMES WITH A STORAGE UNIT FOR ACCESSORIES! The pusher has a drip hole to emulsify with no problem for stuff like homemade mayonnaise, which since has kept me from ever buying store bought mayo when homemade is way easy to make at home & tastes 1000 times better...you may find your homemade mayo works as a dip for snacking as we do. 3.) Its nearly 25 lbs at the base which means it won't vibrate, rattle, or move at all while in use. 4.) If you look again at the model FP-14N...I originally was looking to purchase the FP-14 (without the 'N' in the model name) but after reading deeply at reviews on different sites, I found the model without the 'N' had bad remarks considering it had a rubber seal in the lid (unlike the model featured in this video that has no seal in the lid) & food would get caught inside the seal in a way that made getting trapped pieces out nearly impossible given the seal wasn't removable. A user made a more recent comment about Cuisinart being aware of the food seal issue & ACTUALLY REDESIGNED THE ENTIRE LID SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE SEAL THAT IS STRONG AND ROBUST ENOUGH THAT CONSTANTLY REMOVING IT DOES NOTHING TO IT FOR ADDED WEAR & TEAR. I've owned mine for 6 yrs & the seal is good as new after all that usage. No cracks or tears or visible sign of multi year use. So when they included the removable seal, they changed the model name from FP-14 to adding 'N' after 14 or FP-14N. Hope all that information pertaining to '14' or '14N' helps others with making a decision because the only difference between both models was the seal. Besides that, they're both identical. Finally it has a retractable power cord so its never in the way after you're done using it and the retractable mechanism inside still works like day 1. Considering that the 14 cup model featured in this viddy was a $250 price point, for $299 (I paid 6 yrs ago) you get SO MUCH MORE. I would've bought it for $299 for the storage box alone. Considering its 6 yrs later, you may be able to get an even better price depending which retail or auction site you shop for online or which walk-in retailers you shop at physically.
Thank you for taking time to help people with better awareness with not only brands, but your honest take on your own personal experience with previous & new processors. I'm always eager to view your content when it drops or when suggested in the home section of TH-cam (you get alot of suggestions by the way 🙂)
I own this model as well.And, have other blades like a julienne and french fryer. It is amazing. Agree. But heavy.
@@EvyJo2624 It IS HEAVY AS HECK! Good to know somebody else is enjoying their 14 cup model much as I do 🙂
Another informative video Helen. What do you recommend for a family of 1? Just me. I'd like to use it as a multipurpose machine to make doughs too. Counter space for a 14 cup Cuisinart is a little much in my rental unit. Will the 9 cup kichenaid you mentioned do? Thanks in advance.
Still using my 7 cup Cusinart and have all the extra discs, slicing and shredding etc. , bought long time ago.
I would argue strongly that you do not make horrible videos! Now, after some 30+ years I am thinking about upgrading from my Cuisinart 11 cup food processor to this one! Thanks for the review!
Well this one was a fabulous video like many other videos on your channel 💖💖
WOW! I bought the same food processor in 2015 for on $160. It's a great food processor, but prices are crazy these days.
1) does it produce smooth almond butter or is it grainy? 2) How bout slicing potatoes? 3) How thick does it slice when using the course slicer? 4)What do you dislike about it most? 5)Would you still recommend it? 6) have you compared it to any braun processor? Thanks in advance!
Thanks Helen!
I had that very same Cuisinart 14-cup processor for about 2 years. That "over-engineered" locking mechanism broke. And the price of a replacement bowl exceeded the cost of many entire processors.
I may have the oldest Cuisinart in the comments. In 1980 I saw a 9 cup one in the back corner of the refurbished section of a department store (May Co., Southern California). It was expensive, but I had just gotten married and got it for myself as a wedding gift.
It's still going full strength, over 40 years later. I expect it will easily see 50 years, probably more.
I use it for everything from shredding carrots and cabbage, to making pizza dough, to grinding Parmesan cheese - then using that cheese in pesto made in the machine. And hummus, and falafel, and ... it's traveled up and down California, across to several East Coast cities, and now lives in the Upper Midwest.
I've had a Cuisinart DLC-7 for about 25 years. Unless changed, I think I would alter your pros/cons as follows:
1) I've never had a problem with crud collecting in the feed-tube-assembly.
2) Oh Boy -- wait until you have a lot of liquid in the bowl -- unless your new model has corrected this -- liquid will shoot out between the cup and the lid, and go all over! I've put a towel around it sometimes.
3) Cuisinart USED TO HAVE all kinds of slicing blades -- I have two racks of them -- about 14 total.
4) I have one other smaller Cuisinart model which has a Continuous Feed attachment. So your food slices go into the largest bowl you have.
5) Did you know you can put the metal "S" blade into the upturned feed chute, and it stays upright?
6) Cuisinart older manuals used to have excellent recipes, in full-color, with them -- I really like the "Vegetarian Chili" recipe!
7) If you just chop a lot, did you know that Cuisinart has, or used to have, a plain cover without ANY feed chute at all? You have to buy this as an accessory.
My new favorite person to watch, thank ya
There are just some things that are worth the money. A good Knife ... Vitamix, 7qt Kitchen Aid and this one ..
Thanks for this video.
I replaced by smaller Kitchen Aid (which was working fine) with the 14-cup Cuisinart because I wanted the extra capacity. It’s a great machine and I don’t regret it, but I do miss the ability to work with really small batches sometimes.
You may consider reading my comment about the 14 Cuisinart model I purchased. Its not too far up from this comment. The model I have allows small batches with a 4.5 cup bowl that inserts perfect into the big 14 cup bowl. Hope it helps for info sake
Great review, though I would add two things to it. This 14 cup version, while amazing, is one heavy sucker. Just something to keep in mind.
The other, and more important for me, is that this one just FEELS like it's commercial grade. I've tried others and the motors have a loud, high pitch whine, and sound like they're struggling though any type of dough. This one clicks on and there is just a confident, low-pitched hum of a motor that feels built to last. Adding anything difficult and it's just "brrrrt" as things are chopped to bits with no strain and then goes back to a quiet hum. Highly recommended.
Good point on the heaviness. Yes, it's way heavier than my old one and not the easiest thing to get in and out of the cabinet.
@@helenrennie agreed! It's a "bend at the knees" type of beast.
I just bought mine. I used a 20% off coupon for Bed, Bath and Beyond so it was only $200. Free shipping and it came in 2 days!
At least before the supply shortage, the 14 cup cuisinart was on sale for around $100-150 fairly often on Amazon. I got mine for $89.99 in 2019.
they are still using that excuse. bloomingdales actually lists the 14 cup for $460. hilarious! i've held back on buying one until prices come down. i refuse to get ripped off. still using a crappy 7 cup kitchen aid.
I never worry about cleaning the safety tube. I just toss it all in the dishwasher. I prop open the washer and let the dishes air dry, so no counter space, either. I did the exact same thing you did, I was put off by the $250 price tag and bought the smaller one and hated it.
The Cuisinart goes on sale occasionally. I got mine in august 2020 for $187.91 on amazon. It was $199 after taxes.
My main interest at the moment is ricing certain veggies. Is this processor good choice for that? If not, any recommendation?
I got kitchenaid with dicing kit, and I love it! That being said, going to check handle now😂😂
3 weeks ago I bough the 11 cup Cuisinart which is a variation of the 8 cup you bought. It was truly garbage. If felt like a cheap blender that they shoved a food processor bowl on top. It was so bad. I can’t even describe it. Then I went into an Amazon store and noticed the custom 14 cup on display. I fell in love with it right away. It was 130 off on Amazon Canada with option to pay it off over 5 months. Best purchase I made.
I've wanted one for so long. It's been in my cart at QVC & I really want to pull the trigger. This is a huge purchase for me, so really can't afford to end up regretting it. Cheaper FPs I've always put in the dishwasher, & I saw one commenter say they do that with the Cuisinart 14 cup, but it seems you don't recommend that?
Good review. I have this food processor. It's pretty good, but a huge pain to clean.
The instructions say it's specifically designed to be cleaned in the dishwasher. Of course it takes up half the top rack.
We have a Magimix CS 5200 and we are very much satisfied.
I've had my Hamilton beach processor for 3 years now. Works fine at all task, cleans up relatively easy, and since I don't use it daily or even weekly it suits me just fine, the only thing I don't like about it is that it's made in china.
This is why You find them at thrift stores. The older ones do look dated but they are so much more stable and heavy. I find them for $10 to $20 and sell the parts
I shop like that too. So sad that there is no 230v version of this. I thought of making my own circuit board to use it in europe.
I was able to get the $250.00 14-cup food processor at Bed Bath & Beyond with a 25% discount for a cost of $187.00. Then they gave me a $30 gift certificate.
I am so happy with this food processor. My mother in law gave me her old one and I had it for 20 years until it broke. (She probably had it since the 70’s because it was yellow mustard color 😆). Then I felt bad buying a new one because I thought the vitamix I bought 2 years ago could do it all. I’ve had a hard time making things like pesto in the vitamix. Today I made pesto in this food processor (after shredding cheese) and it took a split second. It was perfect. I hope this machine will last me a long time. ☺️
Thank you
I have a cheap Black & Decker food processor but I cannot find the shredding/slicing disks for it and I’m thinking about buying a new one sometime next year.
I’m agonizing between a Cuisinart and the KitchenAid and the reason I’m looking at the KitchenAid, I have 2 stand mixers in Silver. My first Tilt head mixer I bought last year is in a regular Silver.
I recently bought a Pro 600 (I’m kinda an impulsive buyer myself too) in Contour Silver and I see that the KitchenAid food processor has a Contour Silver option Helen.
So I’m torn between the 2. HELP!!!
I bought my 14 cup Cuisinart a while ago, it got a crack in it, I don't know how, so I bought a new one after missing the original for a long time. The first thing I noticed with the newl one is the plastic, it seems, for lack of a better word, more flexible. It's the texture of it. Anyway, I like it very much.
My understanding is they're using BPA-free plastic now. The old ones had BPA which made the plastic more rigid.
@@pilotcritic thanks, I was wondering.
Tbh i just prefer the food processor addons...
Just as good.. with a high quality powerfull mixer
(My recommendation is a bosch mum6
A great design and a lot cheaper then many weaker mixers...)
Is there an easy way to put the lid on? I have trouble assembling the bowl and its lid. Thank you.
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👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!
👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!
I also made the mistake of the 8 cup elemental food processor and just now went up to the 14 cup I don’t even understand why they would come out with the elemental serries when it’s obviously inferior
Yes but is it as good as the larger magimix models?
Helen here is a piece of advice: I have the old 14 cup processor by cuisinart and their newer model, after 2017. The old model is even better, the blade is nearly flush to the bottom bowl and can handle small batches as a result. It is also less engineered, so many of the features are not present making it easier to clean and dry. They look nearly identical, only problem is the old model was such a success they are difficult to find and may be discontinued. If you do find one I would grab it as a gift 🎁. Did I mention you will save $60 atleast:)
I have a mini and medium size cuisinart processor that is 25 years old (wedding gifts). Still runs great and the motor is heavy! Easy to clean and straightforward to use. Its perfect size for me and husband
YOUR 14 C DLC food processor is the winner of all Test Kitchen/Consumer Report and all others. As of this year, there is a new version - lighter weight. Look up the FP110 or FP113
by Cuisinart Custom Core. Light weight, comes in 4 colors: anchor gray, white, champagne and Marine Blue And the base core can accommodate the following accessories: blender, extractor/juicer, 4 cup mini chopper, and dicer. It performs like the 14 C winner fp.
thank you
This food processor is on sale for the moment for $150 from amazon so you may be able to get a pricematch from your credit card company :) (Specifically, the silver is on sale at $150 with a potential additional 10% if you use an amazon credit card.)
If you buy a food processor, there’s only ONE to buy and it’s Cuisinart. Period. End of story. Next. My mom had the very first Cuisinart, purchased sometime in the mid-‘70s and it was the only food processor she ever owned. When I bought mine, of course I went with Cuisinart. With all the safety enhancements it took some period of adjustment, but I quickly adapted. The secret to the Cuisinart is really the massive high torque Hitachi motor. When I bought my first power miter saw, I bought Hitachi. Still working 30 years later. And my DLC-7 Pro Cuisinart is still humming along after 40+ years. You’d have to pry it from my cold dead hands before I’d give it up.
$250 is a very good price. My copper KitchenAid cost me 800€ and 14-cup Sage food processor (in USA it's called Breville) cost me 500€. Yeah, it's a bit more expensive here in Europe which is very annoying
I've had a Cuisinart Pro 9 (9-cup) for years. Workhorse!
what are your thoughts on the highly recommended by most , Magimix ??
Uma pecinha do meu 14-cup food processor quebrou. Onde tem assistência no Brasil?
Please review Vitamix food processor attachment. Thanks
it doesn't fit my vitamix base :( I also can't afford to buy another food processor. I just got one.
I bought the 16 cup cuisinart elite at Williams Sonoma outlet. I HATE IT. I have used for 5 years and I am now done. I am doing something with THAT one and buying the the classic 14 cup Helen recommends. Done, frustration going to be gone.
I’ve watched every one of your videos and they’re all good! Helen is a better brand than Cuisinart.
I was taught in senior high school to write the company to tell them about a fault or success I found with their product. Some students got letters back, some students got replacements back, some got complimentary products back. If you had written the company about how and why to improve the handle, not only would they have thanked you, but they would most-likely have changed the design, might have sent you one, and.... might even have named it after YOU!!
I did! I called KitchenAid many times and for the first few years they gave me a free replacement bowl, but eventually they stopped manufacturing the old bowls.
I’m Sorry but Helen dose not make terrible videos! Watch it lady! You’re talking about my favorite chef on TH-cam !
The problem is that Cuisinart doesn't sell the 14-cup in Europe. We only have the Breville, so what is your take on it?
I had a 9 cup newer gen kitchen aid, and it stopped working when I was making cheese wake
😂 No way, Helen only makes fabulous videos! 😁.
AND, I learned something. :-) Oh but in one thing I have to disagree with you. As far as I can tell, you have NEVER made a terrible video. But I am glad you got rid of the black background a LONG time ago. ;-)
would love to see your take on shchi!
you are in luck! I just filmed a shchi video. It should be coming out in early January.
I have the 14 cup processor and although it works well, I’ve had to replace the cup two times at 50.00 each order. The plastic rim keeps breaking off near the lock, so now I have to hold the lid down in order to use it, so it’s not hands free anymore. Very inconvenient. I just can’t afford to keep replacing it or else I might be up to the original price. I trust the Cuisinart name but this disappoints me.
And don't forget the Mini-me of the 14 cup the PRO CLASSIC™ 7 CUP FOOD PROCESSOR. Same build quality just a bit smaller (and cheaper)
FYI this food processor is currently on sale for Prime Day at $133. The affiliate link in the description still seems to work.