Reddit reviews Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel - Silver

I'd recommend spending the money on the good Cuisinart.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCNY-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01AXM4WV2

It's also great for shredding cheese.

Ask Santa for a food processor:https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCNY-Processor-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B01AXM4WV2/ref=sr_1_1?s=appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1479673457&sr=1-1&keywords=cuisinart+food+processor

Takes about thirty minutes to make a cheesecake (not counting baking time, but including washing the dishes).

This exact model got rave reviews from all over, keep an eye out, it does go on sale. This specific model is the one I got and I love it, reminds me of my 25 year old version that was a workhorse. Worth.Every.Penny: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01AXM4WV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I'm also a huge fangirl of Kitchen Aid stand mixers.

Remember, buy the absolute best that you can afford.

If anyone actually wants one here's a non twitter non referral link

I thought my wife was nuts when she got the one America's Test Kitchen suggested, but it's worth it. It's quiet and just works.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXM4WV2/?tag=fprocessor-20

There are two buttons, on and pulse.

The top-rated one by Serious Eats is on sale today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXM4WV2

For shredding vegetables I use my food processor. It has blades for shredding things and slicing things.

Mostly I only really use the shredder for cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Slicer mostly just gets used for potatoes and cucumbers.

Most other tasks I find to just be easier and faster using the knife, but that comes down to knife skills.

It's embarrassing how many times I've started shredding my fingers when grating cheese. I have one of those mandoline slicers, but shredding with it is kinda scary. We registered for this 14 cup beauty!

Aw man thanks so much for your support!!

Check out my list of kitchen essentials if you're looking to get started - though I will say, it sounds like you want the food processor ;) it's an incredibly valuable tool that can help with a number of different kitchen minutiae! And I'm a big proponent of impulse kitchen buys so I say go for it! Best one on the market is the Cuisinart 14-cup Custom!

Cuisinart 14 cup food processor. I use it so much I keep it on the counter.

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Kitchen Equipment used.

I used a lot of foodsaver bags for the sole reason I was spending a lot of time and money and didn’t want to risk freezer burn because I was prepping so far in advanced. Food storage first – not including things like Ziploc freezer bags, foil, parchment… and then kitchen equipment:

Foodsaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit | Safety Certified | Black & Silver : Mine is like 9 years old… I don’t know if I would recommend this one exactly had I bought again. I works good.. but the auto bag detection can be finicky… YMMV

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V4440-Automatic-Detection-Certified/dp/B00DI342B4/ref=sxin_3_osp64-9923e9b1_cov?ascsubtag=9923e9b1-6183-477e-aa56-8a4dfc4129ac&creativeASIN=B00DI342B4&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.9923e9b1-6183-477e-aa56-8a4dfc4129ac&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=food+saver&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B00DI342B4&pd_rd_r=88594738-3101-4d09-bd53-96278ca4d2e7&pd_rd_w=UhZe4&pd_rd_wg=ac2zF&pf_rd_p=a23a388c-add5-49df-b293-a31ade89c6bf&pf_rd_r=3YDACSK6QW44JXQA1GTP&qid=1573057908&tag=fsmag_os-20

FoodSaver B005SIQKR6 Special Value Vacuum Seal Combo Pack 1-8" 4-11" Rolls 36 Pre-Cut Bags, 1Pack, Clear : 1st : I bought at Costco when there was $10 off savings. I know the meal prep community can recommend off brand ones. The premade bags are a time saver so I in the future I would only by those in bulk and keep the rolls for random sized things. I know I know, one time use… but I do wash the bags if I can get a second use out of them / depends what I stored in there / do not use for sous vide

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-B005SIQKR6-Special-Vacuum-Pre-Cut/dp/B005SIQKR6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=food+saver+bags&qid=1573057990&s=home-garden&sr=1-7

Plastic Deli Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids (12 oz. - 48 Sets) :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CSH8Q7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

55 Pack - 2.25 LB Aluminum Pan/Containers with Lids/To Go Containers/Aluminum Pans with Lids/Take Out Containers/Aluminum Foil Food Containers From Spare - 2.25Lb Capacity 8.5" x 6" x 1.5" :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071CLMVRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel – Silver : I think mine is only the 11 cup size…I have had it mine for.. oh 15 years? Maybe longer? and FYI: NOTE: Cuisinart has announced a recall of the older riveted S-blade of our winning food processor, which was included in models sold from 1996 through December 2015. Cuisinart will replace the blade free of charge, and the new blade will fit old machines. Anyone with this older blade should contact Cuisinart at https://recall.cuisinart.com (or call 1-877-339-2534).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXM4WV2/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

KitchenAid KSM75SL Classic Plus 4.5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Silver : I won’t get into the long story.. but I’m using my OLD (I got for my 16th birthday, so this bad boy has lasted over 16 years!!) Kitchen Aid 4.5 qt tilt head mixer….

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSM75SL-Classic-4-5-Qt-Tilt-Head/dp/B00BU27HYO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=kitchenaid+stand+mixer+4.5&qid=1573058334&sr=8-3

but if you love to bake and have been on Santa’s good girl list like me.. I’m hoping I get this one for Christmas this year!

KitchenAid KSM7586PSR 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer Sugar Pearl Silver :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XF7926/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, Caribbean : If you live near a Le Creuset outlet.. check there… I got this model (in like an eggplant color) for $180 and there were 0 flaws… It made me wonder why I waited 15 years to get one!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076NOHTO/ref=twister_B007BA034A?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Cuisinart WAF-F20 Double Belgian Waffle Maker, Stainless Steel : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA3HJGG/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler, Elite, Stainless Steel : https://www.amazon.com/b?node=14552177011&pd_rd_w=Z09x2&pf_rd_p=d3e725e5-9820-431a-824a-b2cb56851b67&pf_rd_r=MV3GQEMZFAYM1344C9M3&pd_rd_r=03f94bd5-9e41-4d7c-a7b7-0de5e8ee0295&pd_rd_wg=d2h15

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter : Mine is 10 years old—so it doesn’t look exactly like this. I won’t be prepping any rice because this is so easy to make:

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GWEIFTDW8TUQ&keywords=zuroshi+rice+cooker&qid=1573064673&sprefix=zuroshi%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-3

The rest of the equipment is either old, I don’t like it, or I am preparing to replace with much higher quality. I’m also planning to add an instant pot come black Friday/ Cyber Monday.

I agree with everyone here that good knives / cutting boards are essential and truly all you NEED.

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Sometimes it's nice to be able to chop up a TON of onions in a jiffy if you're batch cooking.. or to be able to quickly and evenly slice thin potatoes for chips.. the list goes on and on. So on that vein I have two recommendations for you:

Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor - I've had a similar model for about 15 years and it is virtually indestructible. I use it when I do once a month cooking, big batch cooking, pie doughs, and for sauces or chili when I don't want my kids to realize they're eating a bunch of veggies. :-) I've also heard they make the best whipped cream, but I've never actually tried that (I love my Kitchenaid too much). Definitely comes in handy if you have a whole bag of onions to chop and time is precious.

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Mandolin Slicer - I don't have this particular brand, but the reviews are really good. I typically pull mine out when I need to slice a bunch of things and they all need to be precisely the same width (like if I'm making chips, for example). It's far from a necessity, but it is nice to have when it's needed.

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I have wasted countless dollars on gadgets like food choppers and garlic presses and all they end up doing is taking up space. These two items, though, have stood the test of time. I turn to pretty frequently and think any cook would be happy to have them.

So you actually just nailed the exact debate I've been having with myself for the last month. The stand alone system seemed like the way to go. The issue I ran into is I have THIS Cuisinart Food Processor which is an absolute beast, but for some damn reason they don't make a dicing kit to go with their best selling, most powerful model. So I have to decide, sell this one on ebay and downgrade to the less powerful 13 cup model that has a dicing kit, or keep the better food processor, and get the kitchenaid attachment that probably won't work as well. 😫