Cuisinart - Elemental 8 Cup Food Processor - Gunmetal

I bought this Cuisinart to replace a 30 year old model that was frankly built like a tank but showing signs of age. At first glance, it scared me a little. Not nearly as heavy duty. The blades especially seemed kinda flimsy. But I have to admit they still can do the job. I used it with veggies and even big chunks of meat and the chopper went through everything like hot butter. No strain at all, on low or high. Very powerful motor and much quieter than the one it replaced. This is a good simple design with high and low an pulse buttons to handle pretty much every job. And the hopper is big enough to accommodate most recipes. Yeah, it is kinda pricey but I don't mind that as long is the product is well built and does the job. This Cuisinart seems to qualify on all fronts.

This unit comes with two reversible discs (fine and medium) to slice/shred, depending on which side is up and one set of blades for chopping/pureeing/kneading. This powerful Cuisinart helps in shortening food prep time. The unit is lighter than expected, which helps if you have to move it. Keep in mind that because it is light, it should be watched on heavier duty chopping/pureeing/kneading, as the vibration can cause the unit to dance around the counter some.

I was replacing my original Cuisinart after the assembly decided it would no longer lock correctly and work. This unit is smaller but I am no longer cooking for a larger group so this unit is the right size and therefore stores away more easily. The downside is that the accessories I had for the old unit no longer fit (Someone got a deal at the Thrift Store). The blade is sharp, the buttons are well spaced out and it has now handled a variety of materials without a hitch. I did have to prepare some diced vegetables in batches for a soup but I can not complain. Here is hoping that this unit has the longevity of my original unit (Oh, the lid engages with greater ease much to my delight).

If you are a creative or frequent cook, this product is essential! For years I used a mini version of this food processor but the options and capacity on the larger one are much better.

We used for shredding and dough making for Indian bread . Very helpful

It's roomy enough for bulky ingredients. Multiple settings and not extremely loud. Does the job and doesn't take up a lot of the kitchen counter.

I was impressed with the weight of the unit and the power of the motor. This is a good size, not too small but not so large that it doesn't fit on a shelf. The accessory blades are useful for slicing and shredding. I think this will last a long time.

My mom is a retired chef, so I didn’t know what to get her, because she has everything!!! Grateful she likes it and will Reccomend to others!!!